The Nutritional Mental Health Podcast Functional Nutrition for PMDD
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Sep 20, 2024 In this conversation with Melissa Groves-Azzaro, a registered dietitian and women’s health expert, the focus is on understanding Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). She breaks down the differences between PMDD and PMS while exploring the role of nutrition in symptom management. Discussing key nutrients like magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids, she emphasizes cyclical eating aligned with the menstrual cycle. Melissa also touches on the importance of holistic approaches and community support for managing hormonal health effectively.
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Melissa's Personal Hormone Journey
- Melissa shares her long history with heavy periods and hormonal issues, including a polyp removal and adenomyosis diagnosis.
- She only got a PMDD diagnosis at 35 when her therapist identified cyclical mood and physical symptoms.
Understanding PMDD vs PMS
- PMDD is not caused by hormonal imbalances but by differing brain responses to normal hormone fluctuations.
- PMDD symptoms are a severe form of PMS, lasting longer and significantly impacting daily life.
Serotonin Dysfunction in PMDD
- In PMDD, serotonin receptor activation thresholds increase, needing more serotonin to activate.
- This explains mood disturbances and insomnia during the luteal phase in PMDD individuals.