Your period may change how much you eat, study finds

NCT ID NCT06327087

First seen May 04, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looked at how appetite and food intake change across the menstrual cycle in healthy women aged 18-35. Researchers measured eating habits, metabolism, and body composition at two different points in the cycle. The goal was to better understand how hormones might influence what and how much women eat.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of British Columbia - Okanagan

    Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V1V7, Canada

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