Tuesday, August 30, 2011

PMS nutrients

Best supplements to combat premenstrual syndrome

Amplify’d from www.altmeds.com

Premenstrual Syndrome


 
Premenstrual syndrome refers to the physical discomforts many women experience in the days prior to the beginning of their monthly menstruation. Symptoms may include headaches, tender breasts, bloating, irritability, depression, and lack of energy. Premenstrual syndrome symptoms are caused by an imbalance of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. Changes in diet can help alleviate the symptoms: eat small, frequent meals in the days prior to your period to stabilize blood sugar levels. Moderate exercise, during the week before a period is due, improves circulation and reduces stress levels.

Recommended vitamins:


  • Multivitamin

  • Soy isoflavonoids: 40 to 60 mg daily

  • Vitamin A: 5,000 to 10,000 IU daily

  • Vitamin B-2 -- converts Vitamin B6 in
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