Calcium
Milk and yogurt, Calcium-fortified beverages, Tofu made with calcium sulfate, Canned fish with bones.
Back to TagsSevere pain, heavy bleeding, irregular bleeding, fainting, anemia symptoms, pregnancy possibility, new symptoms, or mood symptoms that disrupt life need medical evaluation. Herbs and supplements can interact with medications or be unsafe in pregnancy.
Source mix: Academic Review, Official Reference, Traditional / Safety Reference, Government Health Agency. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Calcium Fact Sheet for Health Professionals Vitamin B6 Fact Sheet for Health Professionals Magnesium Fact Sheet for Health Professionals Evening Primrose Oil: Usefulness and Safety Chasteberry: Usefulness and Safety Iron Fact Sheet for Health Professionals Iron Fact Sheet for Consumers Herbs at a Glance Mixing Medications and Dietary Supplements Can Endanger Your Health
Tag
PMS & Menstrual Health
PMS and menstrual-health references connect calcium, vitamin B6, magnesium, fatty acids, iron status, and botanicals commonly discussed around premenstrual symptoms.
pmspremenstrual syndromeperiod symptomsmenstrual crampsbloatingbreast tendernessmoodinessirritabilitymenstrual migraine
When To Seek Medical Care
- Seek medical care for severe pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, fainting, pregnancy possibility, new irregular bleeding, anemia symptoms, or symptoms that suddenly change.
- Get urgent mental-health support for severe premenstrual mood symptoms, self-harm thoughts, or feeling unsafe.
- Review chasteberry, high-dose vitamin B6, magnesium, iron, GLA/evening primrose oil, and hormone-active products with a clinician when pregnant, trying to conceive, or taking medications.
Linked Items
7
May Support
3
Deficiency Signs
1
Cautions
3
Quick Compare
| Item | Type | Relationship | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | nutrient | May Support | Office on Women's Health and ACOG PMS guidance discuss calcium benefits; official calcium sources handle intake and safety. Academic Review |
| Vitamin B6 | nutrient | May Support | Office on Women's Health PMS guidance plus NIH ODS B6 safety framing. Academic Review |
| Magnesium | nutrient | May Support | Office on Women's Health and ACOG PMS guidance with official magnesium safety context. Academic Review |
| Gamma-Linolenic Acid | bioactive | Caution / Limited Evidence | Office on Women's Health PMS guidance mentions mixed or limited supplement contexts; keep claims modest. Academic Review |
| Chasteberry | bioactive | Caution / Limited Evidence | NCCIH chasteberry and PMS guidance support cautious, symptom-specific wording. Traditional / Safety Reference |
| Iron | nutrient | Deficiency Sign | Official iron deficiency and anemia source framing. Official Reference |
| Chamomile | bioactive | Caution / Limited Evidence | Traditional-use botanical caution; not a PMS treatment claim. Traditional / Safety Reference |
Foods First
Vitamin B6
Poultry and fish, Potatoes, Chickpeas, Bananas.
Magnesium
Nuts and seeds, Legumes, Whole grains, Leafy green vegetables.
Gamma-Linolenic Acid
Evening primrose oil, borage seed oil, black currant seed oil, hemp seeds in smaller amounts.
Chasteberry
Vitex agnus-castus fruit, chaste tree berry extracts.
Iron
Red meat and shellfish, Legumes, Fortified cereals, Leafy greens.
Chamomile
German chamomile flowers, Roman chamomile flowers.
Medication & Safety Cautions
Calcium
Calcium is one of the better-supported nutrient topics for reducing some PMS symptoms such as fatigue, cravings, and mood symptoms. | Excess supplemental calcium can contribute to adverse effects; stay within the applicable UL.
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is discussed for PMS symptoms such as moodiness, irritability, forgetfulness, bloating, and anxiety, but high-dose B6 can cause neuropathy. | Long-term excessive supplemental vitamin B6 can cause nerve damage.
Magnesium
Magnesium is discussed for some PMS symptoms and menstrual migraine context, but evidence is mixed and supplemental magnesium has GI and UL considerations. | The DRI UL applies to supplemental/pharmacological magnesium, not magnesium naturally present in food and water.
Gamma-Linolenic Acid
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid products are discussed for cramps and PMS symptoms, but product identity, dose, and evidence quality vary.
Chasteberry
Chasteberry may help some PMS symptoms such as cyclical breast tenderness, but evidence quality and hormone-sensitive safety contexts matter. | hormone-sensitive conditions | pregnancy/breastfeeding | fertility treatment
Iron
Heavy menstrual bleeding can contribute to iron deficiency or anemia; fatigue, low ferritin, and shortness of breath deserve testing rather than blind supplementation. | Iron overdose can be dangerous, especially for children. High-dose use should be guided by a clinician.
Chamomile
Chamomile tea is commonly used for comfort and relaxation, but PMS-specific evidence is not established and allergy, sedative, anticoagulant, and pregnancy contexts matter. | ragweed allergy | sedatives | blood thinners
Key Studies & Fixed References
These are the dated references used for this tag. Live research searches can change; these links explain the fixed wording shown on this page.
Office on Women's Health | Acquired 2026-08-03 | Academic Review
PMS symptoms, Calcium and PMS context, Vitamin B6 and PMS context.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Acquired 2026-08-03 | Academic Review
PMS medical context, Calcium PMS context, Magnesium PMS context.
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements | Acquired 2026-07-23 | Official Reference
Calcium carbonate, Calcium citrate, Elemental calcium context.
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements | Acquired 2026-07-24 | Official Reference
Vitamin B6 neurotransmitter synthesis, Homocysteine metabolism, High-dose sensory neuropathy caution.
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements | Acquired 2026-07-23 | Official Reference
Magnesium supplement forms, Magnesium bioavailability, Magnesium medication interactions.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health | Acquired 2026-07-24 | Traditional / Safety Reference
Evening primrose oil, Atopic dermatitis evidence caution, Skin inflammation traditional use.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health | Acquired 2026-08-03 | Traditional / Safety Reference
Chasteberry PMS evidence limitations, Breast tenderness context, Hormone-sensitive condition caution.
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements | Acquired 2026-07-23 | Official Reference
Heme and non-heme iron, Iron supplement forms, Elemental iron context.
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements | Acquired 2026-08-03 | Official Reference
Iron deficiency symptoms, Iron deficiency anemia, Iron overdose warning.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health | Acquired 2026-07-23 | Traditional / Safety Reference
Botanical safety framing, Herb evidence summaries.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Acquired 2026-07-23 | Government Health Agency
Supplement-medication interaction warning language.
May Support
Calcium
nutrientAcademic Review
Calcium is one of the better-supported nutrient topics for reducing some PMS symptoms such as fatigue, cravings, and mood symptoms.
Evidence note: Office on Women's Health and ACOG PMS guidance discuss calcium benefits; official calcium sources handle intake and safety.
Sources: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) (2026-08-03)Academic Review, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) (2026-08-03)Academic Review, Calcium Fact Sheet for Health Professionals (2026-07-23)Official Reference
Vitamin B6
nutrientAcademic Review
Vitamin B6 is discussed for PMS symptoms such as moodiness, irritability, forgetfulness, bloating, and anxiety, but high-dose B6 can cause neuropathy.
Evidence note: Office on Women's Health PMS guidance plus NIH ODS B6 safety framing.
Sources: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) (2026-08-03)Academic Review, Vitamin B6 Fact Sheet for Health Professionals (2026-07-24)Official Reference
Magnesium
nutrientAcademic Review
Magnesium is discussed for some PMS symptoms and menstrual migraine context, but evidence is mixed and supplemental magnesium has GI and UL considerations.
Evidence note: Office on Women's Health and ACOG PMS guidance with official magnesium safety context.
Sources: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) (2026-08-03)Academic Review, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) (2026-08-03)Academic Review, Magnesium Fact Sheet for Health Professionals (2026-07-23)Official Reference
Deficiency Sign
Iron
nutrientOfficial Reference
Heavy menstrual bleeding can contribute to iron deficiency or anemia; fatigue, low ferritin, and shortness of breath deserve testing rather than blind supplementation.
Evidence note: Official iron deficiency and anemia source framing.
Sources: Iron Fact Sheet for Health Professionals (2026-07-23)Official Reference, Iron Fact Sheet for Consumers (2026-08-03)Official Reference
Caution / Limited Evidence
Gamma-Linolenic Acid
bioactiveAcademic Review
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid products are discussed for cramps and PMS symptoms, but product identity, dose, and evidence quality vary.
Evidence note: Office on Women's Health PMS guidance mentions mixed or limited supplement contexts; keep claims modest.
Sources: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) (2026-08-03)Academic Review, Evening Primrose Oil: Usefulness and Safety (2026-07-24)Traditional / Safety Reference
Chasteberry
bioactiveTraditional / Safety Reference
Chasteberry may help some PMS symptoms such as cyclical breast tenderness, but evidence quality and hormone-sensitive safety contexts matter.
Evidence note: NCCIH chasteberry and PMS guidance support cautious, symptom-specific wording.
Sources: Chasteberry: Usefulness and Safety (2026-08-03)Traditional / Safety Reference, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) (2026-08-03)Academic Review, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) (2026-08-03)Academic Review
Chamomile
bioactiveTraditional / Safety Reference
Chamomile tea is commonly used for comfort and relaxation, but PMS-specific evidence is not established and allergy, sedative, anticoagulant, and pregnancy contexts matter.
Evidence note: Traditional-use botanical caution; not a PMS treatment claim.
Sources: Herbs at a Glance (2026-07-23)Traditional / Safety Reference, Mixing Medications and Dietary Supplements Can Endanger Your Health (2026-07-23)Government Health Agency