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title: What nutrients help with anxiety and mood changes before your period?
description: Yes, certain nutrients are linked to relief from premenstrual anxiety and mood changes. However, the review doesn't identify which specific nutrients are most
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-effects-of-nutrients-on-premenstrual-mood-changes-1989/
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Survey study, 1989

# What nutrients help with anxiety and mood changes before your period?

Yes, certain nutrients are linked to relief from premenstrual anxiety and mood changes. However, the review doesn't identify which specific nutrients are most beneficial.

 Early or limited evidence

Women with premenstrual anxiety, nervous tension, irritability, and mood changes

## What they did

Reviewed research on nutrients and a type of PMS characterized by premenstrual anxiety, nervous tension, irritability, and mood changes.

## What they found

The review of research found support for a link between certain nutrients and this type of PMS. It proposes that nutrition could help manage these symptoms.

## What it means for you

Nutrients may help with premenstrual anxiety and mood changes, possibly through effects on hormones and brain chemicals. The main limitation is that this is a review of existing research, not new research findings, and specific nutrients are not identified.

## About the study

Original title The effects of nutrients on premenstrual mood changes Authors Abraham GE Journal Nutrients and brain function / editor, W.B. Essman Year 1989 Study design Survey study

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Anxiety and tension](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-anxiety/)

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