PCOS Messages for April, 2002: Re: Does anyone know why calcium would be contradicted for a person?

Re: Does anyone know why calcium would be contradicted for a person?

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 14 Apr 2002 04:14:21 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 13 Apr 2002, Barb wrote: >
>At Sat, 13 Apr 2002, Belle wrote:
>>>
>>P.S. How does this relate to PCOS? ; )
>>Barbara-Belle,

Magnesium is truly essential for anyone on a high protein diet. I would assume calcium may have been contradicted in your case,being that you have high iron stores.This is the only theoretical explanation that exhists to my knowledge. Iron and calcium are not a wise choice for some that have high red blood cell counts. Only your doctor can determine this for you. As for this subject having revelance to PCOS/it certainly does and it would be wise for all women who are on the high protein/low carb diets to take supplemental magnesium.Chelated is most absorabable. While it is correct that some people do not absorb calcium very well/take a tablet and see how well it dissolves in some vinegar/this will give you an idea of how well it will be absorbed by your body.Some can be a waste of money/others aren't.This depends on the alkaline/acidity of your stomach.

I do wish the information that I provide for you will answer some questions that you had been asking.

he brain normally consumes 20% of the body's total energy, but under stress the brain demands ever more energy. The brain utilizes glucose as the sole source of energy. Insulin is needed to break down sugar and turn it into glucose.

Following ovulation, women reporting PMS symptoms have consistently been found to have significantly less red cell magnesium in their blood. Without necessary magnesium levels, insulin cannot be produced, and without insulin glucose conversion is not possible.

Failing to receive glucose, the brain detects a lack of sugar, and will release signals that trigger the "sweet tooth." This sets off cravings for candy, chocolate, pastries, or anything that is sweet and sticky. Many women report being "obsessed" with a desire for chocolate, which is rich in magnesium.

When the brain-under-stress releases signals that trigger the cravings for sweets, few people have the will-power to resist this biological call. Strong cravings result in women eating sugar-laden foods compulsively, or so called "binge eating."

Refined sugar is absorbed into the blood stream faster than any other food and increases the ability of insulin by a factor of 3 to 11 times. This sudden rise in blood sugar levels triggers insulin release far in excess of what is needed. This causes a rapid and precipitous drop in blood sugar levels, the so called "sugar-crash."

Coupled with the sudden drop in blood sugar levels, refined sugar also increases the urinary excretion of the body's magnesium, adding to the magnesium deficiency, exacerbating the problem. This causes the brain to once again signal for more sugar, thus setting in motion a self-perpetuating cycle.

Sudden increased sugar intake triggers hypoglycemia which results in palpitation and fainting. Rapid drops in blood sugar levels cause headaches and fatigue. These alternating symptoms lead women to feel "out of control." Researchers have termed this up-and-down sensation the "roller-coaster effect."

During this period of increased sugar intake weight gains of 5 to 15 pounds is common, weight which is difficult for any woman to lose during the symptom free period of her cycle. Binge eating and subsequent weight gain is not a matter of self-control. It's PMS.

I have read threw many of your posts with interest and sympathy. My field is psychology/and I work with many women with severe PMS. I am currently researching information on PCOS and emotional disturbances and would like to talk to you personally.I am also aware of your constant battle with lupus and can offer you some advice on how to handle the emotional complexity of this illness.One main symptom that my female patients do have is hypoglecemic attacks-mimicing anxiety.I can offer many tips for you battling with the anxiety that accompanies both PCOS and Lupus.

I credit you with your article about the effects of amino acids.

Yes,the two minerals are usually prescribed for women with PMS and diabetics,as well as insomniacs,panic disorder,general anxiety disorder and many other seemingly unrelated disorders.

May I email you privately?

Marcia K.

>Well,Sorry if it is a little off the topic here;but from my
>knowledge(which is certainly not borne out as *genius*-,,Aren't these
>two minerals advised for women with pms and diabetics/pre-diabetics?
>I was told to take them for my *mood swings* and so called "tingly feet
>and hands,circulatory difficulty from IR as well as muscle weakness.This
>was even before I had PCOS,but yet was hypoglecemic.
>Actually,the reason I asked,was because I was at a *high" risk for
>stroke back in 1999.I am assuming that calcium isn't good for women who
>have a quick clotting factor as I did.
>
>Does this pertain to PCOS?
>
>Thanks for the information.
>
>>At Sat, 13 Apr 2002, Barb wrote:
>>>
>>>I cannot remember exactly why -almost two years ago;I was told *not* to
>>>take calcium supplements.
>>>Now a different specialist gave me the A -okay.
>>>I have always know that calcium and magnesium were to be taken
>>>together,with the ratio of calcium being 2:1.
>>>Does it have anything to do with pro time...clotting factor?-I think
>>>this is what I was told originally.I don't have high concentrations of
>>>calcium in my blood.
>>>Thanking you in advance.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Sincerely,
>>>Barb C.
>>>
>>--
>>Hope this helps,
>>
>>Belle
>>
>--
>Sincerely,
>Barb C.
>

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