The Science BehindHerRhythm
Every recommendation in HerRhythm is carefully sourced from peer-reviewed research. Here's what good science looks like in women's health and the studies that guide our approach.
What Makes a Quality Study?
✅ We Look For
- •Peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals
- •Studies specifically conducted on menstruating women
- •Adequate sample sizes (typically 50+ participants)
- •Control groups and randomized designs where possible
- •Clear methodology and reproducible results
❌ We Avoid
- •Studies using only male participants
- •Overly small sample sizes (<20 participants)
- •Industry-sponsored studies with clear bias
- •Anecdotal evidence without proper controls
- •Studies that don't account for cycle phase
⚠️The Gap in Women's Health Research
Historically, medical research has been heavily skewed toward male participants, leaving significant gaps in our understanding of how health interventions affect women throughout their menstrual cycles.
We're continuously reviewing new research and updating our recommendations as more quality studies emerge. Our approach is to challenge existing assumptions and prioritize evidence specifically relevant to cycling women.
Key Studies Informing Our Recommendations
These are some of the peer-reviewed studies that form the foundation of our evidence-based approach. Click any study to view the full research (links will be embedded).
Menstrual Cycle Nutrition
Exercise & Performance
Sleep & Hormones
Continuous Improvement
This list is continuously updated as new research emerges. We're committed to evolving our recommendations based on the latest science.
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