Why do women crave sweets during their period?

Women often crave sweets during their menstrual cycle due to changes in insulin levels.

A study published in the journal Nature Metabolism found differences in insulin sensitivity at different stages of the menstrual cycle. According to experts, increased insulin sensitivity during menstruation leads to increased appetite.

Martin Heni, a professor of endocrinology at Ulm University Hospital and senior author of the study, explains that the brain plays a crucial role in metabolism. It can influence eating behavior, particularly during menstruation.

"There's nothing wrong with this. It's a normal physiological issue in women. Many people have told me about this," he said.

To conduct the study, experts at the University of Tuebingen in Germany divided volunteers into two groups to analyze brain activity. The first group received an insulin spray in their noses to replicate the process of the hormone traveling to the brain. The other group received a placebo. All volunteers participated in the study while experiencing the two phases of the menstrual cycle: follicular and luteal.

Some women crave sweets during their menstrual cycle. (Photo: Times of India)

The follicular phase occurs when the egg is preparing to be released, usually starting on the first day of the menstrual period. The corpus luteum phase begins after the egg has been released and has traveled to the uterus.

Researchers found that the brain is more sensitive to insulin during the follicular phase and less responsive to the hormone during the luteal phase.

Previous studies have also indicated that, upon reaching the brain, insulin can make women feel less hungry and snack more. Meanwhile, insulin resistance increases appetite.

New findings help explain cravings for unhealthy foods in the latter half of the menstrual cycle. They also shed light on why many people experience mood swings before their period, as insulin activity in the brain can influence emotions.

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