--- title: Does eating foods that cause inflammation link to worse food cravings and mood problems in women with PMS? description: The study found that eating more fat and saturated fat linked to more food cravings. The abstract cuts off before showing complete results about mood and infl url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/relationships-between-the-dietary-inflammatory-index-food-cravings-and-mood-2026/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does eating foods that cause inflammation link to worse food cravings and mood problems in women with PMS? Survey study, 2026 # Does eating foods that cause inflammation link to worse food cravings and mood problems in women with PMS? The study found that eating more fat and saturated fat linked to more food cravings. The abstract cuts off before showing complete results about mood and inflammation. Early or limited evidence 214 women aged 18-55 years with PMS in Turkey ## What they did 432 women aged 18-55 were screened. 214 with PMS completed surveys about food cravings, mood (depression, anxiety, stress), and a 3-day food diary. The researchers calculated an inflammatory diet score (DII) from the food records. ## What they found 49.5% of screened women had PMS. Among women with PMS, more food cravings linked to higher body weight, BMI, and eating more energy, fat, carbohydrates, and saturated fat. The results for links between diet inflammation and mood are not shown in this abstract. ## What it means for you What women eat might affect food cravings during PMS. The study was cross-sectional so cannot prove diet causes cravings. We do not know from this abstract whether changing diet would help PMS. The abstract is incomplete. 49.5% PMS prevalence among screened women 214 Women with PMS included in analysis 432 Initial screening sample ## About the study Original title Relationships Between the Dietary Inflammatory Index, Food Cravings, and Mood States in Women with Premenstrual Syndrome Authors Şule Bulut, Yağmur Demirel Özbek Journal İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi Year 2026 Study design Survey study Participants 432 What was tested Dietary patterns measured from 3-day food records Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.61399/ikcusbfd.1700390](https://doi.org/10.61399/ikcusbfd.1700390) Original abstract Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the inflammatory potential of diet using the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) and to examine the effects of diet-induced inflammation on food craving and mood status (depression, anxiety, and stress) in individuals with premenstrual syndrome (PMS).Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 432 women aged between 18 and 55 years. The Premenstrual Syndrome Scale was administered to all participants, and on the basis of this evaluation, the data of 214 women diagnosed with PMS were included in the study. Data were collected face-to-face via a questionnaire consisting of a sociodemographic form, the Food Craving Questionnaire-Trait Reduced, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 and a 3-day dietary intake record. The DII was calculated from the data obtained from the 3-day food records. Results: The prevalence of PMS was 49.5%. Increased food craving was positively associated with increased body weight, body mass index and increased intake of energy, fat, carbohydrates, and saturated fat (p Reproduced under CC-BY. ## 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/)[Appetite and food cravings](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-food-cravings/)[Stress](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-stress/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/) 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, 2024 How do hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle affect gut health and mood? Cohort study, 2021 Are low antioxidant vitamins or high oxidative stress linked to premenstrual syndrome? Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Survey study, 2025 Is PMS connected to mental health problems and lifestyle choices? Survey study, 2023 Is PMS related to depression, anxiety, and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗