Vitamins for Premenstrual Support

There are a number of vitamin supplements available on the market that are said to support the symptoms of PMS:

• Calcium Carbonate
• Vitex Agnus-Castus
• Evening Primrose Oil
• Vitamin E
• Magnesium

Calcium Carbonate

Supplementation with 1,200mg per day of calcium carbonate is said to reduce the symptoms of PMS by half. You may need to take these supplements for at least three cycles before you notice any improvement.

Vitex Agnus-Castus

Vitex Agnus is said to reduce levels of Prolactin which influences levels of Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and Oestrogen. It results in a shift in the ratio of Oestrogen and Progesterone, which are said to support the symptoms of PMS.

The recommended daily dosage of Vitex Agnus-Castus for Premenstrual women is 2000mg.

Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil is used as a natural treatment for a variety of premenstrual symptoms. It's a valuable source of the Omega-6 fatty acid Gamma Linolenic acid that is required for the synthesis of a hormone called Prostaglandin and is particularly beneficial for the treatment of sore breasts associated with PMS.

The recommended daily dosage of Evening Primrose Oil for women experiencing premenstrual symptoms is 1000mg.

Vitamin E

Some women find that vitamin E supplements are helpful, particularly for premenstrual anxiety and depression.

The recommended daily dosage of Vitamin E is 10mg.

Magnesium

Supplementation of Magnesium is said to reduce PMS-related bloating, fluid retention and breast tenderness by 40%.

Recommended daily dosage is 200mg.

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