A balanced diet rich in whole grains, leafy greens, lean proteins, and healthy fats can help stabilise blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation - both of which may play a role in period cramps and mood changes
Ishibashi Y, Matsui T, Takeuchi M, Yamagishi S: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) inhibits advanced glycation end product (AGE)-induced up-regulation of VCAM-1 mRNA levels in endothelial cells by suppressing AGE receptor (RAGE) expression
These tradeoffs are not merely theoretical: in the pilot phase of the PRECIDENTD pragmatic trial, participants assigned to dual therapy had substantially lower medication fill rates and higher discontinuation than those on monotherapy, driven largely by side effects, cost, and access [36]
Drinking water slowly throughout the day, rather than large amounts with meals, also helps protect the stomach lining