The Condition"This subgroup of PMS is characterized by weight gain (greater than three pounds), abdominal bloating and discomfort, breast congestion and mastalgia, and the occasional swelling of the face, hands and ankles..."
Recommendation Magnesium"...In addition, since pyridoxine requires magnesium for phosphorylation to its active form, a magnesium deficiency can lead to decreased B6 activity..."
The Condition"...Aldosterone excess during the luteal phase of PMS-H patients may arise due to any of the following factors ... Dopamine Deficiency - a relative dopamine deficiency has been demonstrated in PMS-H patients..."
Recommendation Magnesium"...In laboratory animals, a pyridoxine deficiency at the renal level decreases the kidneys' ability to secrete sodium..."
The Condition"...Dopamine suppresses aldosterone formation in the adrenal glands and, in the kidneys, is naturetic and diuretic..."
The Condition"...the luteal phase of PMS-H patients may arise due to any of the following factors ... Stress - aldosterone is secreted by the adrenal cortex under the control of ACTH, which is secreted by the pituitary in response to stress, high serotonin levels and angiotensin II..."
Recommendation Magnesium"A deficiency in magnesium causes hyperplasia of the adrenal cortex, elevated aldosterone levels, and increased extracellular fluid volume..."