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 Gurgaon

I'm currently taking sodium valproate for migraine and it improved my condition I tried magnesium as supplement to reduce my headaches frequency n it worked i'm thinking of taking coenzyme 10 to decrease the headques as several studies support that my question is does coenzyme has reaction with sodium valproate?

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

If you are experiencing a sore throat it is most commonly due to viral infection, and can be one of the major reason for your headache, it could be due to chronic migraine, if so then it may need x-rays and other scalp tests.

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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.

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: 4 years ago• Featured Tip

Top Sources Of Magnesium!

Dt. Neha Suryawanshi91%(20749 ratings)

M.Sc. in Dietetics and Food Service Mana...read more

Dietitian/Nutritionist•Mumbai

Top Sources Of Magnesium!

Asked for male, 57 years old from Dibrugarh

My son is suffering from epilepsy. He is taking magprol cr 400. But it's not available in the market. Can he take macorate cr 400 instead of magprol.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

Some children develop epilepsy as a result of their brain being injured in some way. This could be due to a severe head injury, difficulties at birth, or an infection which affects the brain such as meningitis.But we have to look into the details of the problem.

Let's have a detailed discussion to Ensure proper treatment.

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Asked for male, 44 years old from Delhi

Hi! Doctor has prescribed me Valproate ER tab. But as it is not available in market can I take Valproate CR instead? And suppose if i'm taking Valproate CR is there any side effects? What to do? Please advice.

Dr. Jatin Soni

MBBS

General Physician•Mumbai

It’s better to take valproate ER as per prescription but for a day if necessary there is no harm in taking valproate CR

Asked for male, 26 years old from Mumbai

Which are the best source of magnesium and fiber? benefits of fiber and magnesium.

Diet Clinic91%(2549 ratings)

B.Sc.(Hons), P.G.Dietetics

Dietitian/Nutritionist•

Hi,
Nuts... Legumes. ...Tofu. ...Seeds. ...Whole Grains. ...Some Fatty Fish. Fish, especially fatty fish, is incredibly nutritious. ...Bananas. Bananas are among the most popular fruits in the world. ...Leafy Greens. Leafy greens are extremely healthy, and are loaded with magnesium and fiber

Asked for male, 59 years old from Erode

How to overcome the magnesium deficiency? what are the foods/medicines to be taken for enough magnesium? please.

Dr. Vishram Rajhans91%(1298 ratings)

LCPS, BAM&S

Integrated Medicine Specialist•Pune

Magnesium deficiency is not very common to find. People who have severe nutrition deficiency i.e. beggars, people in jails or on ship, or starved for long time generally present it as multiple mineral deficiency syndrome. If you suspect you have Magnesium deficiency, see a physician who will advise to do some tests to check your magnesium level. Magnesium is found well in fruits and nuts like almonds, cashew etc. Magnesium prescriptions will be given by physician.

Asked for male, 21 years old from Narsinghpur

Sir, please tell me uses of VALISTAB CR 300 tablet .It contains Sodium Valproate and Valproic acid.

Dr. Pulak Mukherjee91%(13393 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopath•Hooghly

It is usually been given to control epilepsy,bipolar disorder,to prevent pain of migraine,,in seizures absence seizures,partial seizures, generalized seizures also

Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip

Magnesium Deficiency - Know Signs Of It!

Diet Clinic91%(2549 ratings)

B.Sc.(Hons), P.G.Dietetics

Dietitian/Nutritionist•Gurgaon

We all know about magnesium as a mineral, but what most individuals do not know is the fact that it is a very important mineral for our bodily health. Magnesium is involved with more or less 300 complex metabolic processes in our body, thus earning the title of master mineral .

Here is a list of reasons why magnesium holds an important place in our body.

It is responsible for transportation of calcium across cell membranes. As such, it helps calcium get into the bone matter. L...more

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