Review finds that cutting omega-6 fatty acids that promote inflammation may be one promising strategy<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
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FRIDAY, Oct. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An alteration in diet may help lessen menstrual pain, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the North American Menopause Society, held from Oct. 12 to 15 in Atlanta.<\/p>\n
Serah Sannoh, from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, conducted a literature review to identify studies evaluating the relationship between menstrual pain and specific diets. <\/p>\n
Sannoh found that diets high in animal meats, oil, sugars, salts, and coffee contributed to an increased risk of dysmenorrhea. Foods high in omega-6 fatty acids promoted inflammation, while foods high in omega-3 fatty acids reduced inflammation. Since the American diet is typically high in omega-6 fatty acids, and since menstrual pain results from inflammation, Sannoh suggested that a diet that balances omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids may promote the reduction of menstrual pain.<\/p>\n
“Diet is one of the many contributors to health outcomes that is often overlooked,” Sannoh said in a statement. “I am hopeful that this research can help those who menstruate reduce the pain they experience and shed light on the importance of holistic treatment options.”<\/p>\n
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