Hi Georgia. Excluding magnesium and omega 3 because they are familiar to me. Are any of the other supplements recommended to woman without pcos but struggles with PMS.
I'm currently looking at my supplements and feel completely overwhelmed by the choice of brands and powder Vs capsule. Supplements with lots of stuff in them but more expensive and are the dosages optimal 🤯. Do I even need supplements because I eat a balanced diet. Is this a con. Online baskets upto £100 both 4 items!! No expecting you to answer any if these but felt good to release.
Oh, by all means—feel free to share/vent! It’s nice to get it out sometimes, right? These are all great q's!
It’s completely understandable to feel overwhelmed by supplements. The industry is huge, and not everything marketed for PMS is necessary or even effective.
For PMS, it really depends on your symptoms. Beyond magnesium for sleep and omega-3s for inflammation, Vitex (Agnus Castus) is sometimes used for hormonal fluctuations, but if you're on hormonal contraception, it's best to check with your GP first, as it can interfere with how it works.
That said, many supplements can be overhyped and overpriced. If you’re eating a balanced diet, you may not need much beyond targeted support. Sometimes, focusing on sleep hygiene, stress management, and perhaps increasing food volume or even avoiding those that lead to bloating can make a bigger impact than adding multiple supplements.
On ashwagandha, it’s commonly used for stress and cortisol regulation, but research on its effectiveness for PMS specifically is limited. If stress is a big factor for you, it may be helpful, but again, it depends on the context.
Would love to know—what symptoms are you trying to manage? That might help narrow things down so you're not spending £100 on things you don’t need!
I had a quick look into this and it's a multivit/mineral with decent doses, however, if you're eating a balanced, varied diet, you'll get all of these in adequate amounts and there's no benefit to supplementing on top of that. So, worth it if diet is suffering as an alternative to eating more fruits and veggies...but for health, I'd always recommend a food first approach.
Hi Georgia. Excluding magnesium and omega 3 because they are familiar to me. Are any of the other supplements recommended to woman without pcos but struggles with PMS.
I'm currently looking at my supplements and feel completely overwhelmed by the choice of brands and powder Vs capsule. Supplements with lots of stuff in them but more expensive and are the dosages optimal 🤯. Do I even need supplements because I eat a balanced diet. Is this a con. Online baskets upto £100 both 4 items!! No expecting you to answer any if these but felt good to release.
What's your experience with ashwagandha?
Oh, by all means—feel free to share/vent! It’s nice to get it out sometimes, right? These are all great q's!
It’s completely understandable to feel overwhelmed by supplements. The industry is huge, and not everything marketed for PMS is necessary or even effective.
For PMS, it really depends on your symptoms. Beyond magnesium for sleep and omega-3s for inflammation, Vitex (Agnus Castus) is sometimes used for hormonal fluctuations, but if you're on hormonal contraception, it's best to check with your GP first, as it can interfere with how it works.
That said, many supplements can be overhyped and overpriced. If you’re eating a balanced diet, you may not need much beyond targeted support. Sometimes, focusing on sleep hygiene, stress management, and perhaps increasing food volume or even avoiding those that lead to bloating can make a bigger impact than adding multiple supplements.
On ashwagandha, it’s commonly used for stress and cortisol regulation, but research on its effectiveness for PMS specifically is limited. If stress is a big factor for you, it may be helpful, but again, it depends on the context.
Would love to know—what symptoms are you trying to manage? That might help narrow things down so you're not spending £100 on things you don’t need!
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I had a quick look into this and it's a multivit/mineral with decent doses, however, if you're eating a balanced, varied diet, you'll get all of these in adequate amounts and there's no benefit to supplementing on top of that. So, worth it if diet is suffering as an alternative to eating more fruits and veggies...but for health, I'd always recommend a food first approach.