Improve Menstrual Symptoms
Eating a vegan diet also has the potential to offer dramatic improvements in women’s menstrual health. One significant benefit is that it can improve the severity of menstrual cramping and reduce heavy flow, which are common experiences for many menstruators. A big reason for this is that many plant-based foods help increase the body’s levels of beneficial hormones, such as progesterone, which can help relieve period pain and cramping. Studies have also shown that increasing fiber intake from whole-grain carbohydrates, legumes, and vegetables can improve menstrual irregularities.
In addition, eating a vegan diet might also help to reduce uncomfortable PMS symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, acne, and bloating. And by reducing your consumption of processed foods and opting for nutrient-rich plant-based sources, you can help your body better manage the monthly fluctuations in hormones that lead to these symptoms.
