Vitamin B6 reduces blood estrogen and increases progesterone. American women are so deficient in vitamin B6 that it was discovered back in the early 1940's. B vitamins are synergistic, to achieve optimum efficiency all the B vitamins must be taken in a particular ratio. The B-complex alone is not enough. Other vitamins and minerals are a necessity in order to prevent both physical and emotional symptoms from overwhelming the PMS sufferer.
Vitamin E is very helpful to women.
It provides relief from hot flashes,cramps, and menstrual pain. It has a primary function as an antioxidant, and estrogen depletes vitamin E, increasing the body's demand for it. Supplementation of vitamin E is absolutely necessary to prevent PMS symptoms. Zinc levels are low in women with PMS and there is a high correlation between zinc deficiency and depressive moods in women. Iron is essential to all menstruating women.