Menstrual cycle and appetite control: implications for weight regulation |
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Authors: | Dye L; Blundell JE |
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Institution: | Department of Psychology, University of Leeds, UK. |
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Abstract: | Hormonal fluctuations associated with the menstrual cycle influence
appetite control and eating behaviour. Energy intake varies during the
reproductive cycle in humans and animals, with a periovulatory nadir and a
luteal phase peak. Patterns of macronutrient selection show less
consistency but a number of studies report carbohydrate cravings in the
premenstrual phase, particularly in women with premenstrual syndrome. The
cyclical nature of food cravings are frequently, but not invariably,
associated with depression. Fluctuations in appetite, cravings and energy
intake during the menstrual cycle may occur in parallel with cyclical
rhythms in serotonin, which can be accompanied by affective symptoms. The
premenstrual phase can be considered as a time when women are especially
vulnerable to overconsumption, food craving and depression; this is often
associated with low serotonin activity.
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