Hyperphagia in premenstrual tension syndrome.
The relationship between premenstrual tension syndrome and dietary intake was studied in a population of 20 young adult women. Caloric intake was measured during the 10 days preceding and following the menstrual cycle. Those women with more severe symptoms recorded a greater increase in caloric intake. Caloric intake during the premenstrual period also increased with age. It is hypothesized that this caloric intake may be due to increased beta-endorphin levels.
Giannini
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AJ
Price
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Loiselle
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Giannini
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D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D004723:Endorphins / Q000502:physiology; D002149:Energy Intake; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006963:Hyperphagia / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001615:beta-Endorphin
D004723:Endorphins; D001615:beta-Endorphin