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Pre-menstrual Syndrone and Caffeine

As we mentioned in previous article, premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their diet. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) occurrence have more than double over past 50 years due to the acceptance of its as medical condition and caused by unhealthy diet with high in saturated food. Premenstrual syndrome is defined as faulty function of ovaries related to women menstrual cycle, it effects the women physical and emotional state and sometimes interference with daily activities as resulting of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome happens in one or two weeks before menstruation and then declining when the period starts. It is said the symptoms can be so severe that between 10-15% of women have to take time off work, costing businesses millions of dollars a year. In this article, we will discuss How caffeine exhibits premenstrual syndrome.

1. Vitamins and minerals deficiency
Food containing caffeine also contain tannin which block the digestive system in absorbing of vitamins and minerals in the digestive tract including vitamin B6 and magnesium. the vitamin and mineral which are vital for women with PMS.

2. Unbalance of blood sugar
Caffeine is a stimulant, it helps to improve the function of nervous system if it taken in a right dose. Over dose of caffeine causes suddenly surge and fall of blood sugar in the blood stream resulting in over production of adrenaline hormone leading to symptoms of PMS such as mood swing, depression and irritation.

3. Methylxathines
Methylxathines in food containing caffeine besides helps to inhibit the actions of sleepiness inducing adenosine and treat symptoms of asthma , it has been proven to have side effects such as breast tenderness, benign lumps and breast pain.

4. Theophylline and theobromine
Foods containing caffeine also contains methylxathines and theobromine which besides help to relax muscle and increase blood, if they are taken in small dose. Over dose of methylxathines and theobromine may increase the risk of blood sugar unbalance leading to over production adrenaline hormone resulting in food and sugar craving.

5. Addictive
Caffeine is so additive and it narrows your blood vessels when taken, if you stop it completely and suddenly, you blood vessels will widen causing spitted headache. It is wise to stop it slowly over a period of time.
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