Evidence supporting the use of: Calcium
For the health condition: PMS Type C
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4
Calcium supplementation has scientific validation for its use in managing Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), particularly PMS Type C, which is characterized by cravings, increased appetite, headaches, and fatigue. Multiple randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses have demonstrated that calcium can significantly reduce the severity of PMS symptoms. One of the landmark studies published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1998) found that women taking 1200 mg of calcium carbonate daily reported a 48% reduction in PMS symptoms, compared with a 30% reduction in the placebo group. The proposed mechanism involves calcium’s role in neurotransmitter synthesis and regulation, as well as its influence on hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle. Fluctuating estrogen levels may affect calcium metabolism, and women with PMS have shown lower serum calcium levels during the luteal phase.
Professional organizations such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommend calcium as a first-line non-pharmacological treatment for PMS. The typical dosage studied is 1000–1200 mg per day. While calcium is not a cure, its benefit in decreasing both physical and emotional symptoms of PMS Type C is supported by moderate to strong scientific evidence, and it is considered safe for most women when taken within recommended limits.
Other ingredients used for PMS Type C
ashwagandhacalcium
chaste tree
chromium
cinnamon
dong quai root
magnesium
vitamin B6
vitamin C
Wild yam
Zinc
Agnuside
Labisia pumila
Vervain
Vitex Agnus-Castus
Other health conditions supported by calcium
Acid IndigestionAnorexia
Broken Bones
Calcium Deficiency
Cramps (leg)
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Dysmenorrhea
Hypertension
Indigestion
Insomnia
Menopause
Menstrual Irregularity
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Osteoporosis
PMS (general)
PMS Type A
PMS Type C
PMS Type D
PMS Type H
PMS Type P
PMS Type S
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Teeth (loose)
Tooth Decay
Tooth Extraction
Products containing calcium
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas (Sugar Free Original Formula)
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Clean Energy
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Hydrate
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA MCT Powder
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Plant Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Plant Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine Balanced B Complex (Vitamin B)
Nature's Sunshine Bilberry Fruit (Concentrate)
Nature's Sunshine Estro-Assured (Formerly Breast Assured)
Nature's Sunshine Calcium-Magnesium (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Calcium Plus Vitamin D
Nature's Sunshine Chromium-GTF
Nature's Sunshine Coral Calcium
Nature's Sunshine Coral Calcium
Nature's Sunshine Iron (Chelated)
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas (Sugar Free) NEW!
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas
Nature's Sunshine Magnesium
Nature's Sunshine Mega-Chel
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Natural Changes
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Harvest
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Sea Calcium (Nature's)
Nature's Sunshine Silver Shield BioGuard Hand & Body Cream
Nature's Sunshine Skeletal Strength
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Twenty-Four
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Revive
Nature's Sunshine Stixated
Nature's Sunshine Stomach Comfort (Chewable)
Nature's Sunshine Structural System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental (Without Iron)
Nature's Sunshine Super Trio
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin B6
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin C Ascorbates
Nature's Sunshine Chewable Vitamin C
Nature's Sunshine Citrus Bioflavonoids (Vitamin C)
Nature's Sunshine VitaWave
Nature's Sunshine Zinc
