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Several nutrients have been found associated with PMS and found useful for its relief. Several clinical trials found calcium supplementation effectively alleviated the majority of symptoms associated with PMS. Both magnesium and vitamin B6 also appear to be associated with the symptoms of PMS. The success of therapy with these nutrients may be related to the prevalence of their reduced availability in modern diets and consequent deficiencies.

REFERENCES

1. Micronutrients and the premenstrual syndrome: the case for calcium. Thys-Jacobs S. J Am Coll Nutr. 2000;19:220-227.
2. A synergistic effect of a daily supplement for 1 month of 200 mg magnesium plus 50 mg vitamin B6 for the relief of anxiety-related premenstrual symptoms: a randomized double-blind, crossover study. De Souza MC et al. J Womens Health Gend Based Med. 2000;9:131-139.
3. Efficacy of vitamin B-6 in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome: systematic review. Wyatt KM et al. Brit Med J. 1999;318:1375-1381.
4. Environmental magnesium deficiency as a cardiovascular risk factor. Rylander R. J Cardiovasc Risk. 1996;3:4-10.
5. The thiamin, riboflavin and pyridoxine status of patients on emergency admission to hospital. Jamieson CP et al. Clin Nutr. 1999;18:87-91.

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