Vitamins Needed during Menstruation
Vitamin C
Food cravings during menstruation can be due to a deficiency of vitamin C. This vitamin plays an important role in the absorption of iron and other nutrients lost during menstruation. Therefore, if you use iron supplements during menstruation, it is better to take this type of supplement with a glass of orange juice. Other foods rich in vitamin C include vegetables and fruits.
Vitamin E
The symptoms that women experience a week before their period starts are known as premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. Some of these symptoms, such as moodiness, irritability, water retention, fatigue, and menstrual cramps, may be relieved by vitamin E. Therefore, taking a dose of 400 international units (IU) may be effective in helping to reduce symptoms.
B vitamins
Vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 can be helpful in treating some of the symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Vitamin B12 deficiency is particularly associated with fatigue.
This vitamin is found in meat, poultry, dairy products, and eggs.
Eating more food a week before your period starts can help prevent fatigue.
Vitamin B6 is also helpful in helping prevent depression and bloating.
Taking more than 100 mg of vitamin B6 per day can be associated with side effects, including nerve damage, digestive problems, and dry or itchy skin.
It may also interact with some medications,
so talk to your doctor before taking vitamin B6.
Natural sources of this vitamin include nuts, seeds, legumes, eggs, and meat.
Vitamin A
To ensure reproductive health, it is best to include vitamin A in your diet.
Vitamin A promotes the normal development of teeth, soft and skeletal tissue, and is effective in helping to develop skin membranes.
Vitamin A also helps protect the uterus and its lining.
This vitamin is found in animal sources and green leafy vegetables.
