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title: Can nutrients help with PMS symptoms? | Niyora
description: A review suggests nutrient supplements may help PMS by supporting hormone and brain chemistry balance, and women may tolerate them better than medication. How
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-nutrient-support-options-2023/
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# Can nutrients help with PMS symptoms?

A review suggests nutrient supplements may help PMS by supporting hormone and brain chemistry balance, and women may tolerate them better than medication. However, this is a review of literature, not a study of actual women.

 Early or limited evidence

Review of literature, not a study of actual women

## What they did

Literature review examining how nutrients support treatment of PMS and the connections between PMS and brain chemistry imbalances.

## What they found

PMS involves imbalances in brain chemicals called neurotransmitters and their sensitivity. Nutrients are building blocks for making hormones and neurotransmitters. Long-term medication can cause significant side effects that make women stop treatment. Nutritional supplements might work better because women may tolerate them longer and have better compliance.

## What it means for you

Nutrients might help support PMS treatment, especially for women who don't tolerate medication or prefer to avoid it. They could work by supporting the body's hormone and brain chemistry systems. This is a review article, not a study of actual women, so solid evidence is limited. The specific nutrients or doses are not detailed.

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual syndrome. Nutrient support options Authors Орехова Екатерина Константиновна, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation Journal Women s Health and Reproduction Year 2023 Study design Survey study What was tested Nutrient supplements Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.31550/2712-8598-zhzir-2023-2-4](https://doi.org/10.31550/2712-8598-zhzir-2023-2-4)

## 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/)

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