Premenstrual Syndrome: Plagued with Premenstrual Syndrome? Try
Calcium!
At last, there's hope for millions of women suffering from
Premenstrual Syndrome. Researchers have found that a regular
intake of calcium may reduce premenstrual syndrome be as much as
60 per cent.
It's a problem that has baffled doctors and worried women.
Symptoms that occur a week or two before a woman's monthly
periods. While these symptoms usually disappear after your
period starts, PMS or Premenstrual Syndrome often interferes
with the women's normal activities at home or work.
Despite ongoing studies, the cause of Premenstrual Syndrome are
not yet clear. Of course, some women may be more sensitive than
others to changing hormone levels during the menstrual cycle.
While some believe that stress does not seem to cause
Premenstrual Syndrome, it could make it worse. Studies have
revealed that Premenstrual Syndrome can affect menstruating
women of any age and that Premenstrual Syndrome can affect
menstruating women of any age and that Premenstrual Syndrome
often includes both physical and emotional symptoms.
Now, the latest on the Premenstrual Syndrome front is that a
diet rich in calcium appears to reduce the risk of developing
Premenstrual Syndrome by as much as 40 per cent.
Most women experience mild Premenstrual Syndrome, but for about
20 percent, the symptoms can be severe. These symptoms define
Premenstrual Syndrome and can interfere with daily activities
and relationships, according to a report published in the
Archives of Internal Medicine .
Calcium supplements and Vitamin D, which aid the absorption
of calcium are believed to reduce the occurrence and severity of
Premenstrual Syndrome. To find out the effect of dietary
Calcium on Premenstrual Syndrome, data on women with and without
Premenstrual Syndrome was collected. The comparison showed that
calcium intake had a profound effect on whether women developed
Premenstrual Syndrome. " We found that women with highest intake
of Vitamin D and calcium from food sources did have a
significantly reduced risk of being diagnosed with Premenstrual
Syndrome," Elizabeth Bertone-Johnson of the University Of
Massachusetts, said.
The largest result was seen in women who consumed about 1,200
mgs of Calcium and 500 IU of vitamin D per day. "We found the
women who consumed four servings per day of skin or low-fat
milk, fortified orange juice and low fat dairy foods, had
approximately a 40 per cent lower risk of being diagnosed with
Premenstrual Syndrome, than women who only consumed these foods
about once per week," she said.
Levels of calcium and vitamin D fluctuate across the menstrual
cycle, and this might define women with and without Premenstrual
Syndrome, she added. The findings should encourage them to eat
more foods rich in calcium and vitamin D, she said. What's more,
these nutrients have also been associated with other health
benefits, such as the reduced of osteoporosis and some cancers.
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Calcium Tips and Benefits:
. When purchasing calcium supplements, look for the elemental
Calcium content.
. Studies have shown that it is the intake of dairy products
with the natural combination of calcium, magnesium and potassium
that helps to prevent and control hypertension
. Calcium can help you maintain proper pH levels, and to reverse
acidic conditions.
. Calcium is fat burner. Studies have shown that the people with
the highest calcium intake overall weighed the least
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