If you consume 1200 mg of calcium a day when your period is around, you could possibly cut your menstrual symptoms in half — including moodiness and cramping. The easiest thing to do is take some all-natural supplements when you start PMSing, rather than reaching for it when the sky is already falling down on you. Bonus? You'll have stronger bones and reduce your risk of osteoporosis later in life.

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