Review, 2000
Does food affect mood and PMS symptoms?
Certain nutrients and active substances in food are thought to affect mood and may influence PMS symptoms, though the evidence is still being explored.
What they did
This is a literature review article exploring evidence about links between food and mood, including effects on PMS.
What they found
Specific nutrients and food components are thought to have direct impact on mood. The article covers PMS, chocolate craving, mood swings, and how eating relates to moods like fear, happiness, and anxiety.
What it means for you
Food may affect mood and PMS, but this review does not provide specific numbers or evidence from studies. It identifies areas where food and mood may be linked but does not give clear recommendations about which foods help.
About the study
- Original title
- Food and mood
- Authors
- Ottley C
- Journal
- Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
- Year
- 2000
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- Food and nutrients
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.7748/mhp2000.12.4.4.32.c1684
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