CalciumVitaminDPMS

PMS Symptoms: Calcium And Vitamin D Reduce Several Symptoms And Symptom Factors. By Michael Mooney

1283 MG Of Calcium Or 706 IU Per Day Of Vitamin D Intake Reduce Pre-Menstrual Syndrome
Better Than Lower Amounts
In The Nurse's Health Study of 3025 Women

Bertone-Johnson ER, et al. Calcium and vitamin D intake and risk of incident premenstrual syndrome. Arch Intern Med 2005 Jun 13;165(11):1246-52.

Comment: This study of 3025 women showed that intake of 706 IU of average Vitamin D had 41 percent less risk of PMS than women who consumed 112 IU of Vitamin D. Women who had 1283 mg of calcium intake had 30 percent less risk of PMS than women who consumed 529 mg of calcium. The authors also noted, "Given that calcium and vitamin D may also reduce the risk of osteoporosis and some cancers, clinicians may consider recommending these nutrients even for younger women."

1200 MG Of Calcium Carbonate Reduces Pre-Menstrual Syndrome In A

Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Multi-Center Study of 466 Women

Thys-Jacobs S, et al. Calcium carbonate and the premenstrual syndrome: effects on premenstrual and menstrual symptoms. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 179(2):444-52 1998.

Comment: 466 healthy pre-menopausal women between ages 18 and 45 who had 17 moderate-to-severe premenstrual symptoms and 4 symptom factors (water retention, food cravings, negative effect, and pain) were given 1,200 mg of daily calcium carbonate or placebo for 3 menstrual cycles. During the luteal cycle phase, symptoms were significantly reduced in the calcium carbonate group for both the 2nd and 3rd menstrual cycles. By the 3rd menstrual cycle calcium effectively resulted in a statistically significant 18% better reduction in total symptom scores compared with placebo. All 4 symptom factors were also significantly reduced. The authors said, “Calcium supplementation is a simple, effective treatment in premenstrual syndrome, resulting in a major reduction in overall luteal phase [PMS] symptoms.”

1000 MG Of Calcium Carbonate Reduces Pre-Menstrual Syndrome In A

Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of 78 Women

Thys-Jacobs S, et al. Calcium supplementation in premenstrual syndrome: a randomized crossover trial. J Gen Intern Med 1989 May-Jun;4(3):183-9.

Comment: This double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 78 women showed a 58 percent better effect with 1000 mg of calcium carbonate than with placebo during the luteal and menstrual phases of the reproductive cycle.Water retention and pain scores were signficantly reduced by calcium carbonate supplementation. The authors said, "Calcium supplementation is a simple and effective treatment for premenstrual syndrome, but further studies will be needed to determine its precise role in PMS."

Calcium Carbonate And Vitamin D Reduce Menstrually-Induced Migraine Headaches

Thys-Jacob S. Vitamin D and calcium in menstrual migraine. Headache 1994 Oct;34(9):544-6.

Comment: Two women with a history of menstrually-related migraines and premenstrual syndrome were treated with a combination of vitamin D and elemental calcium for late luteal phase symptoms. Both cited a major reduction in their headache attacks as well as premenstrual symptomatology within 2 months of therapy. The authors said, "These observations suggest that vitamin D and calcium therapy should be considered in the treatment of migraine headaches." osing From 1200 to MG Should Be Considered For Treatment Of PMS Symptoms

Calcium Dosing From 1200 to 1600 MG Should Be Considered For Treatment Of PMS Symptoms

Ward MW, Holiman TD. Calcium treatment for premenstrual syndrome. Ann Pharmacother 1999 Dec;33(12):1356-8.

Comment: This study analyzed data from studies from January 1967 to September 1999. The data showed that up to 50 percent of women experience some form of PMS. Higher dose calcium supplementation was shown to reduce PMS symptoms. The authors concluded that, "Calcium supplementation of 1200 to 1600 mg per day, should be considered "a sound treatment option in women who experience premenstrual syndrome."

Numerous published studies have confirmed that effective doses for Calcium for a variety of health concerns is 1000 mg and above for general purposes like bone health. This study confirmed that calcium supplementation in this optimal range reduces problems that are collectively known as premenstrual syndrome. In one study adding a more optimal 607 IU amount of Vitamin D also helped reduced migraine headaches.