Women searching for ways to ward off the anxiety and irritability caused by premenstrual syndrome may be able to find answers as nearby as their local supermarket. A study published Monday finds that a diet rich in calcium and Vitamin D — available in milk, cheese, yogurt and fortified orange juice — appears to help women reduce the risk of PMS symptoms. The findings support earlier research indicating calcium seems to help women cope with PMS. But the new study also suggests that when calcium is combined with enough vitamin D, it may help prevent PMS altogether.
