Most women dread that time of the month. Monthly periods give most women a lot of discomfort – which is linked mainly to a nutrient deficiency. Once the necessary vitamins are taken, then getting through your period is so much easier.
Moodiness
Sometimes before your period, you will notice that you tend to get more emotional than usual. You might get angry or cry more easily, or feel like your moods are uncontrollable or even feel depressed. Most of these mood swings cannot even be linked to any particular reason. This means that you are lacking in vitamin B6. This nutrient improves moods, and releases dopamine and other such neurotransmitters. Anxiety experienced prior to menstruation can be avoided if vitamin B6 is taken along with a magnesium preparation.
Painful breasts
Not having enough vitamin E will cause your breasts to become swollen and hard prior to menstruation. Sometimes your breast hurt even when touched. Taking the necessary vitamin E will reduce this discomfort and pain by around 11%. Taking vitamin E will also help towards any pain you experience in the abdominal area.
Insomnia
Close to 60% of women, a week before their period, find it difficult to fall asleep. Even if they do fall asleep, they wake up far too easily. Insomnia of this nature is caused by a deficiency of tryptophan due to hormonal changes.
Acne
Acne is also quite commonly experienced prior to menstruation and is caused by a lack of zinc. Deficiency of zinc leads to the infection and inflammation of a particular enzyme.