--- title: Can diet and vitamins help reduce PMS symptoms? | Niyora description: Calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, B vitamins, and herbal supplements appeared helpful for PMS in studies. However, researchers say the evidence is not strong eno url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/impact-of-nutritional-diet-therapy-on-premenstrual-syndrome-2023/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Can diet and vitamins help reduce PMS symptoms? Review, 2023 # Can diet and vitamins help reduce PMS symptoms? Calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, B vitamins, and herbal supplements appeared helpful for PMS in studies. However, researchers say the evidence is not strong enough yet for doctors to officially recommend them as treatment. Moderate study design Women with PMS (this is a review of published studies) ## What they did Researchers reviewed published studies from three medical databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus) about diet, nutrients, and PMS. ## What they found More than 200 different PMS symptoms have been identified. Studies showed no link between macronutrients (protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber) and PMS. Micronutrients including calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, B vitamins, and herbal supplements appeared effective. However, researchers noted the research on this topic is sparse and not rigorous enough. ## What it means for you Certain vitamins and minerals might help manage PMS, but the current research is limited and inconsistent. This is a review of other studies rather than new original research, so quality depends on the studies reviewed. >200 different PMS symptoms identified ## About the study Original title Impact of nutritional diet therapy on premenstrual syndrome Authors Siminiuc R, Ţurcanu D Journal Frontiers in nutrition Year 2023 Study design Review What was tested Dietary and nutritional therapy Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1079417](https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1079417) Original abstract Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is one of the most common disorders faced by women of reproductive age. More than 200 symptoms of varying severity associated with PMS have been identified. Because of the broad spectrum of action of PMS and its impact on quality of life, symptom relief is the main challenge of treating PMS and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The review aims to analyze and identify the potential impact of dietary and nutritional therapies on PMS and, respectively, for its better management. The study was conducted by accessing Internet databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus and using relevant keywords such as PMS, symptoms, dietary patterns (DPs), macro and micronutrients, and supplements. The results showed that diet is an essential modulating factor in reducing and managing PMS symptoms. But research on the actual effect of foods and nutrients on PMS is sparse, sporadic, and studied with insufficient scientific rigor. No correlations were identified between the consumption of macronutrients and PMS: protein, fat, carbohydrates, and fiber, but the effectiveness of micronutrients, especially calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, B vitamins, and herbal supplements, was demonstrated. Researchers remain unanimous that the evidence is insufficient and limited to support their use as an effective treatment. Nevertheless, the results could contribute to providing quality information to help women and girls make evidence-based decisions regarding premenstrual health and the adoption of dietary and nutritional therapies. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)[Calcium](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-calcium/)[Magnesium](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-magnesium/)[Vitamin D](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-vitamin-d/)[Other herbal medicine](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-herbal-other/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. 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