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Magnesium can be key in reducing symptoms of PMS and PCOS.

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If you haven’t heard me say it before, Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in the body.

Magnesium is one of the primary electrolytes in the body, involved in 3,500+ enzymatic reactions (the things that make hormones and our metabolism run).

It’s also known as “The Relaxation Mineral.” Magnesium relaxes muscles, while Calcium contracts them. If there’s an imbalance, we can walk around pretty tense in places you might not even think

Magnesium supplementation has been shown to decrease PMS symptoms, including cravings, depression, water retention and anxiety. (Fathizadeh et al, Ebrahimi et al) Headaches too. (Brighten)

Supplementation has also been shown to help with certain PCOS symptoms by decreasing BMI, decreasing testosterone levels and increasing DHEA levels. (Farsinejad-Marj)

Magnesium is incredibly important during pregnancy. It’s the most abundant mineral in amniotic fluid, which baby is constantly swallowing. (Suliburska et al) Many pregnancy complications can develop from a deficiency too - see my other post about this called The Importance of Magnesium in Pregnancy.

I’ll be talking about important nutrients for fertility and pregnancy, and where to get them in my upcoming course called Conscious Conception. Sign up via the link in my bio for updates on its launch next month!

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Not medical advice.

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This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before pursuing any changes to your personal healthcare regime.

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References

Brighten, J. (2019). Beyond the Pill. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers.

Ebrahimi, E. Motlagh, S.K. Nemati, S. Tavakoli, Z. (2012). Effects of Magnesium and Vitamin B6 on the Severity of Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4161081/.

Farsinejad-Marj, M. Azadbakht, L. Mardanian, F. Saneei, P. Esmaillzadeh, A. (2020). Clinical and Metabolic Responses to Magnesium Supplementation in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31960275/.

Fathizadeh, N. Ebrahimi, E. Valiani, M. Tavakoli, N. Hojat, M. (2010). Evaluating the effect of magnesium and magnesium plus vitamin B6 supplement on the severity of premenstrual syndrome. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3208934/.


Suliburska, J. Kocylowski, R. Komorowicz, I. Grzesiak, M. Bogdariski, P. Baralkiewicz, D. (2016). Concentrations of Mineral in Amniotic Fluid and Their Relations to Selected Maternal and Fetal Parameters. Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26547910/.

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