--- title: Are dietary and lifestyle habits like alcohol consumption linked to PMS in college students? description: The study examined alcohol consumption in college students and found females drink much less than males. The connection to PMS specifically is not clearly des url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-is-associated-with-dietary-and-lifestyle-habits-among-2017/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Are dietary and lifestyle habits like alcohol consumption linked to PMS in college students? Survey study, 2017 # Are dietary and lifestyle habits like alcohol consumption linked to PMS in college students? The study examined alcohol consumption in college students and found females drink much less than males. The connection to PMS specifically is not clearly described. Early or limited evidence 377 college students, mostly overweight or obese (278 female, 99 male). ## What they did Researchers analyzed dietary and mental health data from 377 college students (278 female, 99 male). They measured alcohol consumption patterns and assessed mental health including stress, anxiety, and depression. ## What they found Females consumed a median of 2.53 grams of alcohol per day compared to 8.17 grams for males. About 50% of females exceeded recommended alcohol limits compared to 70% of males. In males, higher alcohol consumption showed a clear link with lower anxiety. ## What it means for you College-aged females consume much less alcohol than males overall. The study examined alcohol as a lifestyle factor related to mental health. However, the connection to PMS is not clearly stated, and this was a secondary analysis not originally designed to study PMS. 2.53 Median grams alcohol per day, females 8.17 Median grams alcohol per day, males 50.4% Females exceeding recommended alcohol ## About the study Original title Premenstrual syndrome is associated with dietary and lifestyle habits among college students: A cross-sectional study Authors MoezAlIslam E. Faris, Mona S. Hashim, Alaa A. Owais et al. Journal Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism Year 2017 Study design Survey study Participants 278 What was tested No intervention. Secondary data analysis. Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/j.jnim.2017.04.230](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnim.2017.04.230) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Anxiety and tension](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-anxiety/)[Stress](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-stress/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)[Alcohol, smoking and substance use](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-substance-use/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/) 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 Survey study, 2026 What dietary, lifestyle, and psychological factors are associated with PMS in young women? Survey study, 2025 Is PMS connected to mental health problems and lifestyle choices? Survey study, 2024 What types of premenstrual syndrome exist and how common are they? Survey study, 2026 Does exercise help college women with period problems and mental health? Randomised trial, 2025 Can hypnosis ease anxiety, stress and low mood in women with PMS? Cohort study, 2025 What causes migraine in female college students who have PMS? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗