MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PMS |
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Four Keys to Kick PMS |
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Breaks down PMS into types, causes and ways to get relief. |
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The Potential for Dietary Supplements to Reduce Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Symptoms |
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Premenstrual syndrome refers to a cluster of mood, physical and cognitive symptoms that occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and subside with the onset of menstruation. Symptoms include fatigue, irritability, abdominal bloating, breast tenderness, and mood swings. This review summarizes the scientific evidence of the efficacy and safety of a variety of mineral, vitamin, herbal and other supplements that have been examined in women with PMS.
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Impact of Zinc and Copper Levels |
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Copper is well recognised for its association with oestrogen while zinc, on the other hand, is associated with progesterone.
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PMS and Agnus Castus |
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Research from Germany shows that Agnus castus (also known as Chasteberry, Monk’s pepper and Vitex) can reduce prolactin levels and increase the production of progesterone. These effects help to correct the hormonal imbalances common in PMS, thereby helping to ease its symptoms. |
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Two Therapeutic Nutrients for PMS |
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Discusses magnesium and vitamin b6. |
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Diet to Manage PMS |
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Improvement in diet and lifestyle can raise the threshold above which PMS symptoms might appear. Infact some new research has shown that erratic periods and PMS are a sign that that woman has a poor nutritional status. |
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Key words for internet research: pre-menstral syndrome, post-menstral syndrome, pms and copper, pms and zinc, pms and magnesium, pms and agnus castus, pms and vitamin b6, pms diet |
