Review, 2026
Can diet and nutrition help reduce PMS symptoms?
Yes. High intake of calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, and vitamin B6 reduce PMS symptoms. A high-fiber, low-sugar diet with omega-3 fatty acids also appears helpful.
What they did
Researchers reviewed articles from the past five years about nutrition and PMS. They searched PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect for studies on calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, and vitamin B6.
What they found
Calcium stabilizes mood and reduces anxiety. Magnesium alleviates pain and bloating. Vitamin D reduces inflammation and regulates immune function. Vitamin B6 supports neurotransmitter production, reducing depression and fatigue. High-fiber, low-sugar diets and omega-3 fatty acids from fatty fish also reduce PMS symptoms.
What it means for you
If you have PMS, paying attention to calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, and vitamin B6 may help, along with a high-fiber, low-sugar diet with omega-3s. A balanced, nutrient-rich diet appears important for managing PMS. Limitation: this is a narrative review of recent studies only, not a systematic review, and is not new research.
About the study
- Original title
- EXPLORING THE ROLE OF DIET IN ALLEVIATING SYMPTOMS OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME [PMS]: A NARRATIVE REVIEW
- Authors
- Romadhinniar Febriana, Dian Sartika, Alcinda Pinto Fernandes et al.
- Journal
- Journal of Psychiatry Psychology and Behavioral Research
- Year
- 2026
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- Dietary interventions: calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin B6, fiber, reduced sugar, omega-3 fatty acids.
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.21776/ub.jppbr.2026.007.01.4
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