In a Maillard reaction, the reactive carbonyl group of a reducing sugar molecule reacts with the nucleophilic group of an amino acid, causing a change in color (usually darkening of color) and flavor of a food product. Heat (energy) is usually required for a Maillard reaction to proceed.
3 doctors agreed: 1  Bleeding, anemia: Fibroids, also called leiomyomas are benign uterine tumors (not cysts) that can cause pain and heavy bleeding with your periods. If they are causing very heavy periods, this can lead to anemia and the dizziness, lightheadedness, etc you described. They are easily diagnosed with an ultrasound.
Two sausages of the grill. Photo Credit anna1311/iStock/Getty Images. The days leading up to your period can be filled with uncomfortable symptoms such as fatigue, mood swings, breast tenderness, bloating, food cravings and constipation or diarrhea. You may also experience pain caused by the physical act of menstruation, including cramping, bloating and headache.