The Effect of the Menstrual Cycle on Energy Intake: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Energy intake may differ across the menstrual cycle, with some studies identifying greater energy intake in the luteal phase (LP) compared with the follicular phase (FP) and others finding no clear differences. To date, no study has systematically synthesized the available data to draw more definite conclusions while considering any methodological inconsistencies between studies.

Objective

The aim was to conduct a systematic review/meta-analysis in an effort to determine if there are differences in energy intake between the FP and LP.

Data sources

A systematic search strategy was developed and the search was conducted in 5 databases for studies that investigated any changes in energy intake across menstrual phases.

Data extraction

Using Covidence, studi

SUBMITTER: Tucker JAL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11819481 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature