Supplements (Non- Pharmacological)

Dietary supplements are intended to supplement your diet and are different from conventional food. They come in many forms like tablets, capsules, soft gels, powders, gummies, and bars. Common supplements include vitamins, minerals, botanical herbs, etc.

They help in maintaining overall health and meeting the daily requirements of essential nutrients.

Apart from treating PMS symptoms through traditional methods like medicines, certain supplements have also been mentioned to relieve PMS symptoms.

Before you start taking any supplement, advice from a healthcare professional is always advised about the benefits and the risks.

Vitamin B6

Also known as pyridoxine, vitamin B6 is a water soluble vitamin. The body does not store vitamin B6 and releases any excess in urine, so people need to get vitamin B6 everyday.

The following are good sources of vitamin B6:

• chickpeas

• beef liver

• yellowfin tuna

• roasted chicken breast

• potatoes

• banana

• tofu

• nuts

Vitamin B6

Calcium

Calcium: Minerals are defined as chemical elements required as essential nutrients to maintain body functions.

Calcium can be found in a variety of foods, including:

• Dairy products, such as cheese, milk and yogurt

• Dark green leafy vegetables, such as broccoli and kale

• Fish with edible soft bones, such as sardines and canned salmon

• Calcium-fortified foods and beverages, such as soy products, cereal and fruit juices, and milk substitutes.

Calcium

Magnesium

Magnesium is naturally present in a variety of foods, available as a supplement, and an ingredient in antacids and laxatives.

Magnesium is found in plant foods like legumes, dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and fortified cereals. It is also found in fish, poultry, and beef.

Magnesium