Summary
Dr. Berg provides a brief, direct answer to a question about PMS relief, recommending two specific nutrients to address common PMS symptoms. He targets mood-related symptoms with vitamin B6 and breast tenderness with iodine, offering simple supplementation protocols for each.
Key Takeaways
- Vitamin B6 is Dr. Berg’s primary recommendation for PMS mood symptoms
- A dose of 50 mg of B6, taken 3 times daily (150 mg total per day) is the suggested protocol
- B6 is said to address depression, irritability, and tiredness associated with PMS
- Iodine is recommended specifically for breast tenderness related to PMS
- Iodine should be obtained from sea kelp as the preferred food-based source
- Both recommendations are presented as straightforward, accessible interventions
Details
Vitamin B6 for PMS Mood Symptoms
For women experiencing mood-related PMS symptoms — including depression, irritability, and fatigue — Dr. Berg recommends supplementing with vitamin B6:
- Dosage: 50 mg per tablet/dose
- Frequency: 3 times throughout the day
- Total daily intake: 150 mg
- Expected result is an improvement in mood, with Dr. Berg noting it “works most of the time”
Iodine for Breast Tenderness
For the specific PMS symptom of breast tenderness, Dr. Berg points to iodine deficiency as the underlying issue:
- Recommended source: Sea kelp (a natural, food-based form of iodine)
- This is presented as a separate, targeted solution distinct from the B6 protocol
Mentioned Concepts
- PMS (premenstrual syndrome)
- Vitamin B6
- Iodine
- Sea kelp
- Intermittent fasting
- Ketosis