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, 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.

22 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 34 years old from Kolkata

I am 33 year old .i have depression. I take medicine macorate cr500 twice and frisium 5 once night. My problem .my body seem always light and low confidence. Please help me.

Dr. Jagadeesan M.S.94%(13332 ratings)

MD - Psychiatry

Psychiatrist•Chennai

None of the two are antidepressants. Macorate is mood stabiliser and frisium is antiepileptic and anxiolytic. Get the diagnosis right from your psychiatrist and then proceed.

172 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 42 years old from Agra

Hi Sir, Dr. My 8 years daughter have nausea and headache from 6 months. All testings and mri done. Every report is normal. Only vitamin d was 15. Dr. prescribed macorate cr300. I think for migraine. Is it safe for such a young kid?

Dr. Tanmay Palsule91%(7076 ratings)

MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Pune

Opt for homoeopathy instead.
1. Drink plenty of fluids.
2. Cover up before going out in the sun.
3. Sleep for at least 7 hours.
4. Meditation.
5. Avoid loud music.
6. Don't drink extremely cold drinks.
Homoeopathy is wonderful in treating such chronic, repetitive complaints
More details like your family history, past history, thermals, thirst, desires aversions, attitudes is required to make a prescription especially in a chronic case such as yours. Consult in p...more

18 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 33 years old from Mumbai

I have ocd and mood disorder, I am on [22/03, 11: 38 pm] niraj: voxinix 100 1.0.0 clonil 10 1.0.1 becocnx lite 1.0.0 macorate cr 200 0.0.1 sulpidon 50 0.0.1 but still feeling depressed from 2-3 days, pls help.

Dr. Neelam Mishra91%(53 ratings)

Post Graduate in Rehabilitation Psycholo...read more

Psychologist•Delhi

Dear lybrate-user, since even on medicine you feel that you are persistently sad and anxious then you must take counseling sessions to discuss about your emotions in details and they'll be helping you to come out of current depressive feelings. Diary writing is also very much recommended in order to relax your thoughts. Let me know if I can be any other help, best

200 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 26 years old from Hyderabad

I am 23 years age, I had back headache (lik an electric shock) always before 2 years and I was suggested to use ket 10, acuvert, sibellium, maxgalin. And after using them for 8 months I stopped tablets but now the pain become severe and spread over my entire blackhead. Th same doctor suggested clotan, acuvert, magprol CR, topomac but still pain dint subsidised. What should I do?

Dr. Rushali Angchekar93%(85851 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopath•Sindhudurg

Homeopathy is probably the mildest and safest form of treatment available. Message complaints in details for treatment.

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.

29 people found this helpful

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