Vitamins and Minerals role in reducing PMS symptoms

I found the followoing paragraph at http://www.healthofchildren.com./ I teach a women's health issues class and our first unit is on the menstrual cycle and PMS symptoms are a part of our disucssions. As I read the paragraph below for the first time, I recognized that the main vitamins and minerals mentioned are those that we have been discussing as important to bone health. Vitamin B6 aids in the energy synthesis of the cell so I am not surprised that it would aid women who feel fatigued during their menses.

The following is the segment:

Some women find relief with the use of vitamin and mineral supplements. Magnesium can reduce the fluid retention that causes bloating, while calcium may decrease both irritability and bloating. Magnesium and calcium also help relax smooth muscles, and this may reduce cramping. Vitamin E may reduce breast tenderness, nervous tension, fatigue, and insomnia. Vitamin B6 may decrease fluid retention, fatigue, irritability, and mood swings. Vitamin B5 supports the adrenal glands and may help reduce fatigue.

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