November 20, 2008
PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome) is NOT a real disease, although many women would disagree with me. PMS is actually a product of our modern diet, combined with our daily stress, etc.
There are several chemical changes in the blood of a woman that occur a few days prior to the actual menstrual period, or bleeding cycle.The zinc level goes lower and the copper level goes higher is a major change. Very high copper/zinc ratios can (and do) actually cause schizophrenia and/or depression, it could be said that women slide at least a little towards "crazy" every month.
These imbalances can be very serious in some women.All these changes are individual and depend on current rations of copper and zinc, genetic and other factors.As the female body gets ready for anothr cycle of fertility, there are several other changes.Many women become irritable at least, but there are different symptoms for individuals. PMS is something that husbands use to explain when the wife gets angry or upset.It's an "excuse" used at times by some wives as well.
A very simple and inexpensive vitamin/mineral "cure" is available that seems to work for all women. It's a simple secret. Take B6 and magnesium regularly. Unfortunately, this "word" got out, and some MD's heard about it, and started their patients on large doses of B6. MD's, knowing little about vitamin interaction, called this "B6 toxicity when different women developed other problems, and B6 got a bad reputation. B6 was then written up by some "learned experts" as toxic in large quantities.
The truth, known to all scientists who have studied vitamin and mineral interaction, is much simpler.Taking large doses of any one B vitamin may cause a "deficiency" in some others. Thus, if you are going to take large doses of ʚ, you MUST be taking at least a 50 Mg B complex at the same time.All B complex vitamins are needed working together in synergism.)
THIS IS CRITICAL TO AVOID PROBLEMS, AND YOU'LL BE IN BETTER HEALTH AS A RESULT AS WELL.
As for magnesium, there is a built-in body response to too much - Diarrhea. Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom Salts), is an old laxative, tastes bitter, and a little goes a long way. Magnesium Citrate from your local health food store is easier than the terrible tasting Epsom Salts.
On my website, there is a page devoted to a basic vitamin mineral regimen. Solgar VM-75 is the multi I've used for over 25 years. Since it contains 75 mg of all the B vitamins, it solves the above problem, and probably many other health problems as well. No woman who has followed my advice on this has ever had a problem with excess ʚ.
I make no money (and don't even get a discount) from Solgar. I recommend it because it works. My recommendations for magnesium and calcium balance are also on that webpage.
To avoid PMS completely, how much ʚ should you take? That's a tough question to answer, as everyone is different. The usual recommendation is to try taking about 200 mg per day at least 10 days prior to the menstrual period and see if you have PMS.Cut down, or go up gradually to find your optimum dosage. Keep experimenting until you find your correct dosage. Remember that you are the best judge of your health. Take either a multi that provides at least 50 mg of the B complex (or Solgar VM-75) daily with this ʚ dosage.
If 200 mg doesn't clear up the PMS completely, try 250 mg, or try taking the 200 for the whole month. Individual response varies. My wife, when I first met her over 20 years ago had very bad PMS. Starting at 200 mg per day, she had no PMS. A month or so later, she got quite twitchy, and remarked "You know if I didn't know better, I'd think I was having PMS. I'm feeling bad, and I'm craving salty foods."
When I told her that I had cut her down to 100 mg she got very angry at me. She went back up each month, and we found t. A year or so later, she no longer needed the ʚ, as the VM-75 did it for her. She hasn't had PMS since. This experience is typical for most women. I hope it helps you.
Phil Bate PhD - Retired Orthomolecular Psychologist
Inventor of Neuroliminal Training solving brain problems of:
ADD/ADHD/Autism, Depression, Insomnia, Epilepsy, etc
http://DrBate.com