Did you know?
Did you know magnesium isn’t just for muscle relaxation or better sleep? It’s also great for easing PMS! Magnesium can help ease mood swings, headaches, bloating, even cravings and brain fog. It helps ease premenstrual anxiety and fatigue, difficulty concentrating and of course, it eases period cramps too.1 Magnesium might just be the support you didn’t know you needed for a happier, healthier cycle!
What's the catch
But here’s the catch: our magnesium levels take a hit from things like caffeine, sugar, stress, and even lack of sleep. And it’s not just lifestyle – certain meds, including the birth control pill, can drain magnesium too, as can sweating.
Where can you find good sources of magnesium?
Magnesium rich foods to look for are leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and even dark chocolate are all fantastic sources. Think Mediterranean diet (which research consistently shows is great for women’s hormones2) and go for organic options where possible – not only for more nutrients but also for fewer hormone-disrupting chemicals.3
That being said the soil is even depleted of magnesium these days, so the food can be too so often a supplement is needed.
I usually suggest following the product’s label, but if you’re dealing with intense symptoms, aim for the upper end, around 500 mg a day.
Which magnesium supplement should I choose?
When it comes to choosing a magnesium supplement, magnesium citrate is ideal for PMS symptoms like constipation, while magnesium glycinate is great if you need a gentle option that’s easy on digestion. Avoid magnesium oxide, as it’s less absorbable and can cause discomfort. Finding the right form for your needs makes a huge difference!
References
1 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12748452/
