Magnesium
Magnesium plays a crucial role in various physiological processes that can impact women's health, particularly concerning hormonal balance, menstrual health, and conditions like PMS and menopause.
Magnesium and Premenstrual Symptoms of Fluid Retention:
Magnesium supplementation has been studied for its potential to alleviate PMS symptoms, such as mood swings, irritability, and fluid retention.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9861593/
Magnesium Supplementation and Menstrual Migraine:
Magnesium deficiency has been linked to menstrual migraines. Supplementation may help reduce the frequency and severity of migraines associated with menstruation.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8486510/
Magnesium in the Gynecological Practice:
Magnesium may help alleviate menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes and sleep disturbances.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28392498/
“The picture that emerges indicates that magnesium supplementation is effective in the prevention of dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, and menstrual migraine and in the prevention of climacteric symptoms.”
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE