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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Asked for male, 22 years old from Lakhimpur Kheri

Hello sir I have headache and insomnia problem all says you have low magnesium level so consult doctor this insomnia cause poor smell in body. I fill very tired please tell any magnesium tablet name.

Dr. Pahun94%(30726 ratings)

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Sexologist•Jaipur

Take brahmi granules 1 tsf twice a day empty stomach with milk.
Suvarna brahmi 1 tb twice a day empty stomach.
Do meditation. For boosting your mental powers. Consult an ayurveda panchkarma specialist doctor near by for panchkarma procedures like shirodhara and nasya.
I am treating such patients with panchkarma on daily basis with excellent results. It will definitely help you.
Don't worry you will be completely alright.
U can also consult us online with complete history. Med...more

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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.

Asked for Male, 29 years old from Chennai

Hi My children has some problem in passing motion for last two days i. E yesterday and today She tries to push out but it does not happens, she cries a lot while passing motion We have given her milk of magnesia one table spoon today morning but it did not worked out Also given hot water in the morning and dried grapes also given but no use. Any suggestions?

Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh91%(299 ratings)

MD Paediatrics, MBBS

Pediatrician•Hyderabad

This is problem of constipation. Your child's diet should have plenty of fibrous diet like chapati, fruits, vegetables, reduce the milk intake and avoid maida products. Presently you can give a trial of syrup duphalac twice daily fr 4-5 days. Diet modification is more important than medications.

Health Query

I have a 4 months aged son. His weight is 6.5 kgs. There is no fever. Problem is he is not passing the stool everyday. Once in 5 days is passing stool. Doctor prescribed vitazyme and milk of magnesia syrup but there is no use. Kindly help me.

Dr. Jinendra Kumar Jain93%(2628 ratings)

Diploma in Child Health (DCH), F.I.A.M.S...read more

Pediatrician•Muzaffarnagar

I suppose baby is not on breast feed. However, if stool is normal n passing once in 4 to 5 days, there is no cause of worry.

187 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 24 years old from Alappuzha

I have been having hard stool problem for 1 month. Some tablets and syrups were recommended by doctor, my condition was good while having those syrups (milk of magnesia and lactulose solution. But after those bottles have completely consumed, the problem of hard stool is again started. I do not know why this happens. I have been suffering very pain at the time of bowel movement though I am taking enough fluid and fiber. Please give me solution.

Dr. Darshan Hegde85%(25 ratings)

MBBS

General Physician•Bangalore

Hard stool is caused because of lack of water intake. Best thing to do is change your diet and try different foods.

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Asked for female, 29 years old from Mumbai

I'm 29 old female and I'm having loose motion since last three days because I took laxative (day's Milk of magnesia) and now after every meal I'm rushing to toilet I didn't take any medicine for it. Can you suggest any tablet that won't cause constipation, gas or stomach bloating.

Dr. Deepak93%(13815 ratings)

NCCH & MCH

Homeopath•Raebareli

Kindly take a Homeopathic medicine Pulsatilla 200 a dose and give me a follup therafter with complete medical history for proper medication

Asked for female, 22 years old from South Goa

I am 22 years old female, I have non bleeding piles for last 2 yrs, I have used plants capsules, nifedipine &lidocaine cream (escot cream, and liquid paraffin and milk of magnesia oral emulsion (cremaffin) but haven't got batter result ,what should I do?

Dr. Suvendu Maji90%(853 ratings)

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, Diplomate of...read more

General Surgeon•Kolkata

Kindly do not self-experiment. Take proper treatment. Get examined by the surgeon.
Avoid, herbs, salves, and cream. They are going to harm you.

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Asked for female, 53 years old from Kolkata

Hi, I'm 55 years old Pancreatic (Takes Panlipase 25000 trice daily) & Diabetic (take basalog 14 units at bedtime & mixtard hm 14 units before lunch) patient. Some times I feel pain in my hand finger joints & in shoulders. So doctor did all the tests and did not find anything. So he suggested for some calcium tablets (Veba Plus - Calcium citrate malate, Vit D3, Magnesium hydroxide, Zinc, Copper and Boron.) once daily Shall I take the medicines or taking this medicines can deposit calcium in inappropriate places of my body?

Dr. Kanika Singh Kharpuse87%(31 ratings)

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurveda•Bangalore

Yes you can take some ayurvedic medicines along with your allopathic medicines you r taking for diabetes in place of calcium tablets you can take tab asthiposhak 1bd tab rhumalaya forte and mahamanjisthadi kashay twice daily if you will go for panchakarma therapy you will get quick results.

243 people found this helpful

Health Query

Hi, my wife is pregnant (8 weeks running) she is 21 years. I want to know about at this time can she use "garner light complete serum cream" daily? Her skin is dry and fair. She wants a cream that will not darken her skin. Though garner mentioned it is dermatological tested, but is there any ingredients that can be harmful? If it is not suitable, can you please suggest a pregnancy-safe cream? This cream has the following ingredients: water, octocrylene, ethylhexyl salicylate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, stearic acid, niacinamide, simethicone, ethylhexyl triazone, dicaprylyl carbonate, titanium dioxide, palmitic acid, ci 77891 / titanium dioxide, potassium cetyl phosphate, glycerin, silica, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, peg-100 start, c13-14 isoparaffin, potassium hydroxide, linalool, geraniol, carbomer, glyceryl start, talc, triethanolamine, fragrance, myristica acid, aluminum hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, ascorbyl glucoside, limonene, disodium stearoyl glutamate, tocopheryl acetate, tocopherol, dipropylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, capryloyl salicylic acid, laureth-7, tetrasodium edta, lemon fruit extract, citronella, hydroxycitronellal, citrus junos fruit extract, maltodextrin, cetyl alcohol, polyacrylamide, hexyl cinnamon, benzyl salicylate, benzyl alcohol. (c245523/1).

Dr. Girish Dani94%(16521 ratings)

MD - Obstetrtics & Gynaecology, FCPS, DG...read more

Gynaecologist•Mumbai

1) during pregnancy darkening happens because of hormonal changes and one can not prevent and should not hormonal changes.
2) with so many ingredients no one can give scientific answer as no such scientific studies exist still confirm with skin specialist.

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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

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