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Popular high-fat diet can ‘restart a stalled period’, says study
According to a new study, a popular diet can fix irregular menstrual cycles even in women who believe their period “stalled for good.”
The menstrual cycle is often influenced by changes in hormones, lifestyle, diet, and other underlying health conditions. While you should never ignore certain period symptoms, consuming foods rich in healthy fats is proven effective in “restarting” it.
Keto diet can solve your period problems
The researchers from Ohio State University found that the presence of ketones, through the keto diet or supplements, influences the menstrual cycle.
They made this observation while comparing weight loss results to low-fat and ketogenic diets with and without the addition of ketone supplements.
The Keto diet includes high-fat and low-carb foods, which convert fat into ketones used by cells in the body and brain as an alternative to glucose.
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The female participants were an average age of 34 and were “healthy but overweight.” Some women included in the study reported that they hadn’t had a period in over a year, while one of them had never had a period in her life.
However, they noticed changes in their menstrual cycle while following the keto diet or taking supplements with ketone.
“There were six women who hadn’t had a period in over a year- who felt like their typical cycles were over. And their periods actually restarted on the diet,” said Madison Kackley, lead author of the study.
The researchers concluded that the presence of ketones may “help regulate women’s health in regard to endocrine, cognitive, and metabolic influences.”
Ketones had an overall effect on women’s menstrual cycle as even those who got their period regularly noticed changes in its frequency while following the said diet.
Tips for a pain-free period
Women experience a range of symptoms during the period, including cramps, bloating, change of appetite, and mood swings.
Navigating the days leading to your period, especially if you suffer from premenstrual syndrome, can be difficult if you aren’t mindful of your lifestyle, habits, and diet.
Founder of iCORE Method and Pelvic Floor Expert,�Courtney Virden�told The Focus that the most common occurrence of cramps in women during menstruation can be naturally reduced by simply eliminating certain habits and adding new ones.
She recommends avoiding foods filled with sugars and saturated fats, getting adequate sleep, avoiding alcohol, quitting cigarettes, and getting plenty of exercise.
