Zinc and Vitamin B6 soothe

premenstrual syndrome
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Before going into the discussion to manage the PMS (premenstrual syndrome), lets receive the basis of
premenstrual syndrome.
Premenstrual syndrome is a group of symptoms that starts one week before the menstrual periods.
The symptoms of Premenstrual syndrome are more common in the teen girls.

For some of the women , the severity of symptoms is one of the major cause of absenteeism from
schools and jobs.
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Now, let's look at the symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome, It includes
Bloating
Headache and joint pain
Food cravings
Irritability, Depression, anxiety and mood swings.
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Now, when you are clear about the basics, lets have a look at the food that can promote you for its
managing through food.
You first, look at the nutritional ingredients that can cope the Premenstrual syndrome, they are
mentioned below.
Vitamin B6: it has the potential impact to overcome the symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome as it
helps us to cover the PMS symptoms like mood,irritability,bloating and anxiety .
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Now, you will entertain the its other benefits . You read the other benefits from the view that bodily
functions are very closely integrated. Supporting one healthy aspect of the body have positive impacts
upon the other, as well. So lets have a look at it,
Impacts upon Brain: it is commonly called a mood Vitamin as it improves nerve functions by producing
neurotransmitters,through which Brain and Nerves communicate with each other.Vitamin B6 is also
believed to improve the cognitive function especially in the elderly. Same rule if it is used to help with
premenstrual syndrome symptoms.
Immune system: It is being associated with the production of certain types of antibodies, which enables
the body to fight against diseases. As the immune system enhancer, it is used to prevent the infection
of the urinary tract infections.
Synthesis of hemoglobin: It Produce vehicles for the Transport of Oxygen: it is involved in the
production of hemoglobin, which is the main carrier of Oxygen to the body. Its deficiency can cause less
energy levels and certain types of Anemia than those with less value. As in the menstrual cycle there is
a loss of blood, so Vitamin b6 synergies us for the coming occurrence of Premenstrual syndrome.
Metabolism of Proteins, fats and carbohydrates: Vitamin B6 facilitates the Metabolism of Proteins, Fats
and Carbohydrates. Increase energy levels put positive impacts to overcome unwanted symptoms, same
is for premenstrual syndrome.
Reduce the risks of Heart Disease & Cancer: it is believed to reduce the risks of Heart attack by reducing
the concentration of homocysteine, an amino acid in the blood serum. Though Research findings are not
showing such impacts.
Nausea and Vomiting : About half of the women confronts with Nausea and Vomiting during the first
Months of their pregnancy.Vitamin B 6 has proven to be effective to overcome such symptoms during
Pregnancy. Same benefits of vitamin b6 are used in he premenstrual syndrome, as well.
Now have a look at the food sources: For a complete list of foods containing this vitamin and its
quantity, please click on
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Zinc in managing Premenstrual syndrome: Zinc and copper both should be in balance for coupling the
Premenstrual syndrome. The elevated level of one affect the bioavailability of the other, so an adequate
balance should be maintained for the well managed premenstrual syndrome. Zinc aids in the enhancing
the estrogen copper effects, which is a valuable utility to lessen the symptoms associated with the
condition.
Zinc also plays a role in the reduced bile flow, which have the targeted efforts on the copper
elimination and to reduce constipation. Zinc also reduces the liver enzyme synthesis, which facilitate
digestion and set positive impacts upon the protein synthesis and other required metabolic activities.
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Also, important to share with you that zinc has the positive impact to elevate mood, reduce fatigue,
maintain appetite levels, help in reducing the occurrences of allergies, having soothing effects on the
inflammation due to acne. These contributions of zinc potentially ease the symptoms associated with
Premenstrual syndrome.
References:

i
http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/01674828709016772

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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/premenstrualsyndrome.html

iii
http://www.bmj.com/content/318/7195/1375

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http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB6-HealthProfessional/

v
http://www.arltma.com/Articles/PMSDoc.htm

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