Magnesium is vital for promoting bone growth and regulating mood. Menstruation depletes magnesium levels, which prompts mood swings and unhealthy cravings. Researchers find women with low magnesium levels experience more severe PMS symptoms. Replenish your supply of this essential nutrient with green leafy vegetables, brown rice, beans, and nuts. A 3.5-ounce serving of dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cacao solids can provide over half of the recommended intake of magnesium and other PMS-fighting nutrients. Even this small amount may increase serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain to help heighten mood. Excessive amounts of chocolate may be counterproductive to alleviating menstrual discomfort, however.

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