Did you know the relation between magnesium and PCOS? Read to know here. Why Most Women with PCOS are Lacking Magnesium The majority of Western diets don t provide sufficient magnesium and as a result, most people are deficient. The World Health Organization estimates that 75% of Americans don t meet the recommended daily intake (RDI) of magnesium. This is could be due to many factors including poor soil concentrations, abundance of processed and refined foods that are stripped of magnesium, lack of fruits and vegetables, stress, alcohol, certain medications (birth control pills), taking too high amounts of other nutrients (calcium, sodium, and iron), and medical conditions such as insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome, which may interfere with the utilization of magnesium. Eating a high protein diet or too many foods that contain oxalic acid (found in spinach and chard), or phytic acid (found in seeds and grains) can affect the absorption of magnesium too. 6 Important Benefits of Magnesium for - 1. Prevents Migraines - Magnesium is a well-known treatment for headache and migraine pain. It works to relax blood vessels so they don t narrow. In doing so, it prevents small clots that contribute to migraine tension. 2. Magnesium PCOS pain relief - Acts as a Pain Reliever A surprise to many people is that magnesium works as a pain reliever by reducing inflammation. Magnesium is a safe and effective treatment for relieving the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It supplementation of 250 mg daily has been shown to be helpful for lessening bloating, cravings, cramping and reducing anxiety and sleep disturbances associated with PMS. Chocolate is one of the most common foods women crave right before they start their periods. Chocolate is one of the highest food sources of magnesium. Coincidence? It has also been shown to be effective for preventing or ameliorating headaches or migraines and preventing dysmenorrhea (heavy blood flow) 3. Improves Mood - Anxiety is common in women with PCOS. Having low levels of magnesium can actually be an underlying cause of anxiety. A review of 18 studies published in Nutrients, showed that magnesium does have a beneficial effect for people with anxiety. Many symptoms of anxiety such as apathy, anxious behavior, anger, nervousness, insomnia, rapid pulse, or heart palpitations may be reduced by supplementing with it. It works to calm the excitability of the nervous system to help reduce anxiety. Added bonus: Higher levels of magnesium can also help with sleep, which women with PCOS have difficulty with. It can also help those suffering from depression. In a randomized trial published in PLOS One, adults who were given magnesium chloride (four 500 mg tablets of magnesium chloride daily for a total of 248 mg of elemental magnesium per day) for 6 weeks saw significant reductions in depressive symptoms, with noticeable changes in just 2 weeks. 4. Reduces Insulin Resistance - Individuals with insulin resistance and those with metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes tend to be lacking it. One theory is that chronic insulin reduces magnesium levels. It is important to help glucose enter cells where it is used for energy. Part of its job in doing this is regulating the function and transport of insulin, which acts as a key to open the cell doors to glucose. Without enough magnesium, glucose doesn t enter the cells in sufficient amounts. This can cause fatigue and difficulties regulating blood sugar. Sufficient levels of it can, therefore, improve insulin resistance and reduce your risk for developing type 2 diabetes. 5. Lowers Blood Pressure - High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a risk factor for heart disease. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables has been shown to be an effective treatment to reduce high blood pressure as well as other metabolic aspects in women with PCOS. Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of magnesium. The more magnesium in your cells, the more likely you are to have lower blood pressure.

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When I take carbon dioxide some bloody smell sometime feel on center stomach upper part and when I have black stool should I eat chapati roti and can I use turmeric when black stool?

Dr. S.K. Tandon93%(53294 ratings)

M.D. Consultant Pathologist, CCEBDM Diab...read more

Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar

Black stool means hyperacidity. Take xap. Levkool r one daily empty stomach
avoid chillies and turmeric which might increase acidity
take small frequent bland meals.

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Health Query

Do psychiatric medicines like lithium carbonate tab and risperidone & trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride tablet causes high SGPT and SGOT of liver and belly fat stomach and weight gain?

Dr. Sajeev Kumar91%(40820 ratings)

C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

Cardiologist•Alappuzha

Yes The psychiatric medicines like lithium carbonate tab and risperidone & trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride tablet can cause high SGPT and SGOT of liver and belly fat stomach and weight gain as well

Asked for female, 34 years old from Bangalore

Now a days dermatologist suggest for laser treatment for skin pores on the face, acne scars to get that treated, I just want to know the this radiation affects the skin. Recently I have taken this carbon laser treatment.

Dr. S.K. Tandon93%(53294 ratings)

MD Consultant Pathologist, CCEBDM Diabet...read more

Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar

Apart from a slight reddening of the skin and a tingling sensation, there should be no side effects after a carbon laser treatment.

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Asked for male, 21 years old from North Goa

I have calcium and vitamin d deficiency but whenever I have calcium tablets I get constipated therefore I never completed my calcium dosage I have tried all types of calcium such as carbonate, citrate, oratate, plant calcium. My bones are getting weak I can hear crackling sound in them what should I do I am just 21.

Dr. Sushma Shah93%(9037 ratings)

MBBS

General Physician•Vadodara

you can use chuna ka pani. two tsf with one fourth cup of milk for long time. we used to give our kids since three months of age. u can take medicine for constipation other wise u develop fogging of brain, fatigue etc.
paan mey Jo chuna use kartey hai usko mitti key vessel mey pani key saath bhigo key rakhna hota hai.

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Asked for male, 23 years old from Indore

I want to take magnesium capsule or tablet which contain magnesium in rich amount. please tell m some good capsules name.

Dr. R.S. Saini91%(9568 ratings)

MBBS, MD - Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine Specialist•Faridabad

Hi. You can take keva's k. A. M. D. Drop for minerals. It contains all 84 minerals in concentrate form. Take of its 4 drops in 1 glass of water daily. It 100% natural and has not any side effects.

Health Query

I would like to ask your opinion on carbon monoxide. Years ago my autistic son with obsessive compulsive disorder and autism spectrum disorder was wandering away from home naked at night not acting right. He was institutionalized after he was found at night naked miles away from home. A forensic psychiatrist diagnosed my son with psychosis a month later "not due to a substance or known physiological condition" months later after my son was institutionalized, I had a chimney guy show up and found metal tin on top of a chimney covering all flues for our hose which my son also resided in prior to being taken away. That chimney guy said that carbon monoxide was coming into the home. So my son was wandering away from home naked and prior to that the walls around the fireplace were starting to break down or weaken and the ceiling was falling down. Do you think that the carbon monoxide had caused my autistic son to wander away from home naked and not talking right? After the source of carbon monoxide was removed, 6 months after that he started talking right again and his grandparents could tell he was talking better and acting better. Do you think carbon monoxide can cause such weird behavior?

Dr. Akarshini Am93%(236 ratings)

BAMS, MD-General Medicine, Phd - Kayachi...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Bangalore

Walking out in air due to deprived oxygen is entirely different from being naked, needs both to be manged at a strech

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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip

Magnesium For PCOS!

Dt. Surabhi Jain92%(3338 ratings)

MSc

Dietitian/Nutritionist•Lucknow

Did you know the relation between magnesium and PCOS? Read to know here.

Why Most Women with PCOS are Lacking Magnesium

The majority of Western diets don t provide sufficient magnesium and as a result, most people are deficient. The World Health Organization estimates that 75% of Americans don t meet the recommended daily intake (RDI) of magnesium. This is could be due to many factors including poor soil concentrations, abundance of processed and refined foods that are stripped...more

Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip