Endometriosis: Helpful Vitamins & Mineral Supplements
VITAMIN & MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS
These supplements listed below are very helpful with a disease known as Endometriosis. They help reduce pain, symptoms, and help the body fight.
Magnesium
- A mineral and is believed to ease cramping with menstruation. It also assist with maintaining water levels in the gut and can help with the problem. Take small amounts! Magnesium Citrate is a liquid form.
Zinc
- Essential for enzyme activity, helping cells to reproduce which will help with healing. Zinc is also reported to boost the immune system and helping to create an emotional sense of well-being
Calcium
- Levels of calcium in menstruating women decrease 10 to 14 days before the onset of menstruation. Deficiency may lead to muscle cramps, headache or pelvic pain.
Iron
- Women with Endometriosis tend to have very heavy periods which can lead to an iron deficiency. This can lead to anemia which is characterized by extreme fatigue and weakness. Stop taking iron pills if constipated or dealing with other colon issues!
B vitamins
- Important for the breakdown of proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the body. B vitamins are reported to improve the emotional symptoms of Endometriosis, and have proved helpful in dealing with PMT
Vitamin C
- Helps to boost the immune system and help provide resistance to disease. It is also used in the body to build and maintain collagen within the body.
Vitamin A
- Another immune system booster
Vitamin E -
Increases oxygen carrying capacities and also strengthens the immune system
Selenium
- When taken together, with vitamin E, it has been reported to decrease inflammation associated with Endometriosis, as well as immune system booster.
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