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PMDD Diet

Meaning

The PMDD Diet is a targeted nutritional strategy designed to mitigate the severe mood, behavioral, and somatic symptoms of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) by modulating key neuroendocrine pathways through specific dietary adjustments. This approach typically emphasizes the consumption of complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, and healthy fats, while limiting intake of refined sugars, excessive sodium, caffeine, and alcohol, particularly during the luteal phase. The objective is to stabilize blood glucose, reduce systemic inflammation, and optimize the synthesis and metabolism of mood-regulating neurotransmitters.