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1. SELECT YOUR SUPPS
Calcium imbalances may mirror the symptoms of PMS, and supplementing with the mineral can help alleviate these symptoms. A study involving 466 women experiencing moderate-to-severe PMS showed that a daily intake of 1,200mg of calcium over three menstrual cycles led to a significant 48 percent reduction in overall symptom scores, compared to a 33 percent reduction observed with a placebo.
Additionally, the combination of vitamin D and calcium has been shown to diminish the occurrence of headaches, negative mood swings, fluid retention and pain. Typically, these supplements benefit approximately two-thirds of women who use them. Try Healthspan Calcium and Vitamin D (£9.86 for 240 tablets, healthspan.co.uk).
2. KEEP A LOW PROFILE
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