how vitamin d helps

like. share. subscribe. [music] pms—likely the reason our monthly visitorwas nicknamed “the curse” – may be easier to cure than previously thought. though it will require a certain amount ofdiscipline on your part, the most effective cure for pms appears to be dietary. to give you a head-start, i have compileda short list of the foods highest in more

than one the vitamins and minerals most effectiveagainst pms. i call these foods “twofers,” though somecontain three of the pms fighting nutrients. cooked spinach cooked black beans peanuts whole wheat bread raw broccoli salmon sardines

halibut, fillet there are many more foods that naturally contain the minerals magnesium and calcium, and the vitamins b6 and d, but these eight will give you the most bangfor your calorie buck. if such foods are eaten regularly, while avoidingthe substances that cause or exacerbate pms, you can decrease and even eliminate pms symptoms. magnesium is essential to optimal functioning of the human nervous system, which is why it’s also known as the “anti-stress mineral.” it regulates calcium in the body, and actsas a natural muscle relaxant.

in the early 20th century, before the pharmaceutical industry funded medical schools, magnesium was used by doctors to induce sleep, treat epileptic seizures, control convulsions, and “the shakes”in alcoholics. so, it’s no surprise that various studieshave verified magnesium’s ability to help relieve the most troubling pms symptoms. these symptoms include menstrual cramps, muscle cramps mood swings, irritability depression, anxiety

bloating, fluid retention breast tenderness sugar cravings headaches, migraines sleeplessness / insomnia and constipation a number of studies have demonstrated thatusing magnesium with vitamin b6 significantly decreases pmssymptoms. several studies have also shown that magnesium could positively influence anxiety and depression symptoms,

as well as nausea and constipation. according to the national institutes of health, adult women need between 320 and 400mg of magnesium each day. a number of studies have shown that 1,000to 1,200mg of calcium per day could significantly reduce levels of fatigue, appetite changes and depression, in women suffering from pms. of all the supplements studied for effectivenessin treating pms, calcium is second only to magnesium, as far as scientific evidence backing up anecdotal accounts. vitamin b6 is essential to many bodily functions, because metabolism,

immune response and nervous system functioning all depend on it. vitamin b6 is necessary for the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system, the removal of homocysteine from the blood, the synthesis of hemoglobin in red blood cells, and optimal immune system functioning. for all of these reasons and more, vitamin b6, in concert with magnesium, cansignificantly decrease pms symptoms. vitamin d eases pms symptoms, in part, because it helps the body absorb and utilizecalcium.

in addition, “vitamin d regulates expression of tyrosine hydroxylase (a rate-limiting enzyme), which in turn controls dopamine, epinephrine (also known as adrenaline), and norepinephrine. these are brain chemicals that control mood and motivation, as well survival responses.” according to a study published in archives of internal medicine, blood levels of calcium and vitamin d arelower in women with pms, but supplementing can reduce the severity of pms symptoms. however, it as yet unknown whether or not nutrition can prevent the initial development of pms.

fast foods and processed foods contain a lot of sodium, even the ones that don’t taste salty. and too much sodium (salt) can make pms symptoms worse, particularly bloating. the same goes for fats from meats. meat fat contains arachidonic acid, whichproduces prostaglandins that can cause uterine contractions and cramping. trans fats (hydrogenated oils) should also be avoided. they cause inflammation in the body and can intensify your pain. both of these fats should be avoided during the last few days before the onset of your period. caffeine is also a no no.

it has been linked to breast tenderness andanxiety in premenstrual women. if you’re considering solving your pms issues with supplements and retaining bad eating habits, keep in mind, it’s not just the individualnutrients that are effective for fighting pms. whole foods that are loaded with fiber, are low on the glycemic index, and contain complex carbohydrates, are a must for fighting pms symptoms as well. this is especially true for mood swings and depression. such foods have demonstrated their ability to boost serotonin levels in the brain. and serotonin is the neurotransmitter responsible for controlling mood balance. oatmeal, brown rice, lentils, quinoa, butternut squash, apples and pears (with skin), strawberries,

almonds and walnuts are all excellent examples. remember, selecting foods with both taste and nutrition in mind will prevent you from returning to old, unproductive eating habits. do your research; it will be well worth it. you may even discover some twofers that i've missed, and you'll not only be combating “the curse” but living a much healthier, contented life. this video is based on the updated and expanded article “pms fighting foods”, the link is in the description box below. if you'd like to see more videos on women’s health issues, like and share this video

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