The effect of hydrogen-rich water consumption on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life: a randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) consists of psychiatric or somatic symptoms negatively affecting the daily life. PMS treatment can involve the use of complementary-alternative approaches. Hydrogen-rich water (HRW) has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may treat PMS. T...
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| author | Menekşe Nazlı Aker İlknur M. Gönenç Dilan Çalişici Menekşe Bulut Duried Alwazeer Tyler W. LeBaron |
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| description | Abstract Background Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) consists of psychiatric or somatic symptoms negatively affecting the daily life. PMS treatment can involve the use of complementary-alternative approaches. Hydrogen-rich water (HRW) has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may treat PMS. This study aimed to investigate the effect of drinking HRW on the severity of premenstrual symptoms and the quality of life of women who suffer from PMS. Methods This study is a randomized controlled trial. Participants were randomized into two groups (intervention group=33, control group=32) using the block randomization method. Participants were requested to consume 1500-2000 mL of HRW daily in the intervention group and drink water in the placebo group. Participants began drinking either HRW or placebo water from day 16 of their menstrual cycle until day 2 of the following cycle for three menstrual cycles. The research data were collected using a Demographic Information Form, Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS), and Short form of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL- BREF). Results The intervention group had significantly lower mean scores than the control group in both the first and second follow-ups on the PMSS (P<0.05). In the first follow-up, the intervention group had significantly higher mean scores in the Physical Health and Psychological domains of the WHOQOL-BREF compared to the control group (P<0.05). Group × time interaction was significant for PMSS (F = 10.54, P<0.001). Group × time interaction was insignificant for WHOQOL- BREF (P>0.05). Conclusions The consumption of HRW reduces the severity of premenstrual symptoms and improves individuals' quality of life in physical and psychological domains. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-38454de78f8b46199698c069e48f2c742024-03-31T11:33:55ZengBMCBMC Women's Health1472-68742024-03-0124111010.1186/s12905-024-03029-8The effect of hydrogen-rich water consumption on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life: a randomized controlled trialMenekşe Nazlı Aker0İlknur M. Gönenç1Dilan Çalişici2Menekşe Bulut3Duried Alwazeer4Tyler W. LeBaron5Nursing Faculty, Ankara UniversityNursing Faculty, Ankara UniversityNursing Faculty, Ankara UniversityDepartment of Food Engineering, Iğdır UniversityDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Iğdır UniversityDepartment of Kinesiology and Outdoor Recreation, Southern Utah UniversityAbstract Background Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) consists of psychiatric or somatic symptoms negatively affecting the daily life. PMS treatment can involve the use of complementary-alternative approaches. Hydrogen-rich water (HRW) has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may treat PMS. This study aimed to investigate the effect of drinking HRW on the severity of premenstrual symptoms and the quality of life of women who suffer from PMS. Methods This study is a randomized controlled trial. Participants were randomized into two groups (intervention group=33, control group=32) using the block randomization method. Participants were requested to consume 1500-2000 mL of HRW daily in the intervention group and drink water in the placebo group. Participants began drinking either HRW or placebo water from day 16 of their menstrual cycle until day 2 of the following cycle for three menstrual cycles. The research data were collected using a Demographic Information Form, Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS), and Short form of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL- BREF). Results The intervention group had significantly lower mean scores than the control group in both the first and second follow-ups on the PMSS (P<0.05). In the first follow-up, the intervention group had significantly higher mean scores in the Physical Health and Psychological domains of the WHOQOL-BREF compared to the control group (P<0.05). Group × time interaction was significant for PMSS (F = 10.54, P<0.001). Group × time interaction was insignificant for WHOQOL- BREF (P>0.05). Conclusions The consumption of HRW reduces the severity of premenstrual symptoms and improves individuals' quality of life in physical and psychological domains.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-024-03029-8Premenstrual syndromeQuality of lifeMolecular hydrogenHydrogen-rich waterQuestionnaires |
| spellingShingle | Menekşe Nazlı Aker İlknur M. Gönenç Dilan Çalişici Menekşe Bulut Duried Alwazeer Tyler W. LeBaron The effect of hydrogen-rich water consumption on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life: a randomized controlled trial BMC Women's Health Premenstrual syndrome Quality of life Molecular hydrogen Hydrogen-rich water Questionnaires |
| title | The effect of hydrogen-rich water consumption on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life: a randomized controlled trial |
| title_full | The effect of hydrogen-rich water consumption on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life: a randomized controlled trial |
| title_fullStr | The effect of hydrogen-rich water consumption on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life: a randomized controlled trial |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effect of hydrogen-rich water consumption on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life: a randomized controlled trial |
| title_short | The effect of hydrogen-rich water consumption on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life: a randomized controlled trial |
| title_sort | effect of hydrogen rich water consumption on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life a randomized controlled trial |
| topic | Premenstrual syndrome Quality of life Molecular hydrogen Hydrogen-rich water Questionnaires |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-024-03029-8 |
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