Premenstrual syndrome is a complex set of phisiological changes that affect women. Simple nutritional changes may help
to comfort common PMS complaints such as bloating, breast tenderness and mood changes. Specific nutrients like vitamin B6
may be helpful for PMS.
The American College of Obstrtrics and Gynecologists estiamtes that as many as 85% of menstruating
women report one or more symptoms of PMS.
Given the changes
within the body that a woman experiences at this time, a number of ingredients can provide dietary suport:
• Vitamin B6 -may provide dietary support for women with
PMS.
• Magnesium -A mineral that is neccesary for normal muscle contraction.
• GLA (Gamma-linolenic-Acid) -an Omega-6 fatty acid that acts as a precursor
to prostaglandins, hormone-like substances that help to regulate the body processes including hormonal balance.
•
St. John's Wort -Provides dietary support for a positive mood balance.
If
you suffer from PMS, consider these dietary changes:
- Consume the recommended 1000 mg of calcium each day.
- Decrease your intake of simple sugars and salt.
- Limit caffeine
- Decrease alcohol and soda consumption
- Increase your water intake
- Eliminate nicotine
Common symptoms
of PMS include, but are not limited to:
- Abdominal bloating
- Irritability
- Tension
- Breast
tenderness
- Food cravings
- Weight gain
- Headache
- Fatigue
