- Period pains and vitamin D
- See the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency
- The lower the vitamin D level in the blood, the stronger the pain
- Research continues
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Vitamin D helps with painful periods - research shows. It has also turned out that it stimulates the activity of cells of the small intestine, prevents excessive excretion of calcium and phosphorus and maintains their constant concentration in the blood. Will vitamin D prove to be a remedy for painful periods?
Vitamin Din high doses is effective when you get tiredpainful periods . It works also in the prophylaxis of cancer treatment, especially colon, breast and prostate cancer. It is responsible for the condition of our bones, supports the immune system, regulates the production and secretion of insulin, and helps maintain a he althy nervous system and muscles. Another one has recently joined this long list of advantages. It turns out that giving a high dose of vitamin D can help women with severemenstrual pain .
Period pains and vitamin D
At least half of women of reproductive age complain of painful periods. The most common symptoms include pain in the lower abdomen, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness and insomnia. Over-the-counter painkillers, oral contraceptives, and home remedies are used to alleviate these conditions. Italian scientists from the University of Messina conducted a study on a group of 40 women aged 18-40 who complained of painful periods. Half of them, five days before menstruation, received a very high dose of vitamin D3 at one time, while the other half - a placebo. Two months later, ladies who took vitamin D found that their menstrual cramps had decreased by more than two points on a scale of 0 to 10. Ladies who received a placebo still complained of severe pain.
See the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency
The lower the vitamin D level in the blood, the stronger the pain
According to scientists, the excessive production of inflammatory compounds (prostaglandins) in the uterus is responsible for primary menstrual cramps. Vitamin D probably reduces the synthesis of these compounds, thus automatically having an analgesic effect. In addition, it also turned out that in those patients who had low levels of vitamin D in the blood, the menstrual cramps were much stronger.
Research continues
It is difficult to talk about vitamin D treatment at the moment, because this therapy is still in the research phase. It is still unknown, for examplewhat should be the optimal therapeutic dose and duration of treatment. It is also not known how women who are not deficient in this vitamin will react to vitamin D treatment. The dose used in the experiment was extremely high (300,000 units), which may be associated with the risk of side effects such as greater bone fragility in older women or increased blood calcium levels. According to the American recommendations, the daily dose of vitamin D for women aged 19-50 should be 600 units (the maximum dose should not exceed 4,000 units).