--- title: Does vitamin D intake reduce the risk of PMS? | Niyora description: Higher vitamin D intake from food may be linked to lower PMS risk, though the evidence is weak and larger studies are needed to confirm. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/dietary-vitamin-d-intake-25-hydroxyvitamin-d3-levels-and-premenstrual-syndrome-2010/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does vitamin D intake reduce the risk of PMS? Case-control study, 2010 # Does vitamin D intake reduce the risk of PMS? Higher vitamin D intake from food may be linked to lower PMS risk, though the evidence is weak and larger studies are needed to confirm. Early or limited evidence 186 college-aged women aged 18-30, including 44 with PMS and 46 without PMS ## What they did Cross-sectional study (2006-2008) of 186 college-aged women (mean age 21.6 years). Participants completed a food frequency questionnaire and symptom questionnaire, and provided a blood sample during the late luteal phase. Researchers compared 44 with PMS to 46 without PMS. ## What they found In all participants, possible link between higher vitamin D intake and lower symptom severity (mean intakes 253, 214, and 194 IU/day for none/minimal, mild, and moderate/severe symptoms, P=0.18, not significant). In case-control analysis, women with vitamin D intake ≥100 IU/day had an odds ratio of 0.31 compared to <100 IU/day (95% CI 0.10-0.98). Blood vitamin D levels measured during late luteal phase were not associated with PMS. ## What it means for you Small pilot study with limited power. Blood vitamin D level at one time point was not useful for predicting PMS. Larger studies are needed to confirm the possible protective effect of dietary vitamin D. 253-194 mean vitamin D in none/minimal vs moderate/severe symptoms 0.31 odds ratio for PMS with ≥100 vs <100 IU/day vitamin D 186 total women studied ## About the study Original title Dietary vitamin D intake, 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 levels and premenstrual syndrome in a college-aged population Authors Bertone-Johnson ER, Chocano-Bedoya PO, Zagarins SE et al. Journal The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology Year 2010 Study design Case-control study Participants 186 What was tested Vitamin D intake Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2010.03.076](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2010.03.076) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)[Calcium](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-calcium/)[Vitamin D](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-vitamin-d/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Non-randomised trial, 2026 Do dietary changes or sun exposure reduce PMS symptoms in adolescent girls? Survey study, 2026 What dietary, lifestyle, and psychological factors are associated with PMS in young women? Case-control study, 2020 Is diet quality lower in teenagers with PMS? Survey study, 2019 What lifestyle and sleep habits are linked to PMS in teenage girls? Survey study, 2019 Do girls with PMS have lower vitamin D and calcium levels? Survey study, 2018 Does vitamin D or calcium level affect PMS symptoms and menstrual bleeding? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗