Take more Vitamin D<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSevere menstrual cramps can be excruciating. The pain is caused by increased levels of prostaglandins which cause the contraction of the uterine walls intended to shed the uterine lining. With the problem being excessive release of prostaglandins, the solution would be inhibiting the excessive release. Vitamin D happens to be an effective inhibitor of excessive production of the chemical besides helping maintain optimum blood levels of calcium and phosphorous minerals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several studies carried out on women with acute menstrual cramps have come out positive indicating that taking vitamin D can actually lessen the pains. A simple blood test by the doctor can let you know your level of vitamin D <\/a>and the optimum amount you should have. From there you can eat fish like tuna, salmon and mackerel, foods fortified with vitamin D, beef liver, cheese, and egg yolks to increase the levels of the vitamin in your blood.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n<\/div>