Research paper
Dye L, Blundell JE. Menstrual cycle and appetite control: implications for weight regulation. Hum Reprod. 1997 Jun;12(6):1142-51. doi:10.1093/humrep/12.6.1142. PMID: 9221991.
Why we cite it
A review synthesising evidence on how the menstrual cycle influences appetite, energy intake, macronutrient preferences, and food cravings. It proposes a serotonin-appetite link connecting hormonal eating patterns to affective symptoms, as an explanation for premenstrual cravings co-occurring with mood changes.
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