It is thought that B6 plays an important role in the degradation of estrogen into its' metabolites in the body. Another important mineral that is useful to reduce sweet cravings associated with PMS is magnesium. It can help prevent or reduce painful cramps as it acts as a smooth muscle relaxant. Do not forget the importance of regular exercise to alleviate stress and premenstrual symptoms. I am female 68 years of age and have high cholesterol.
High cholesterol runs in our family.
My physician told me the liver is producing the cholesterol and is not from our diet. Cholesterol is a necessary substance for healthy functioning of cells and is the building block of which hormones are made from. Total cholesterol is just one of a group blood measurements that is used as a risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. Other important values include HDL, LDL, lipoprotein a, homocysteine, and triglycerides. The liver does manufacture most of the cholesterol in our body.