Micronutrient supplement with calcium, vitamin D or calcium & vitamin D combination for premenstrual syndrome, postpartum depression, depression and panic attacks

Abstract

A bolus dose supplement, foodstuff, beverage and beverage concentrate with calcium and vitamin D for the treatment and prevention of PMS, panic attacks, and postpartum depression. The combination of adequate calcium and vitamin D is provided as a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. The bolus dose is comprised of 2 main ingredients calcium and vitamin D at 1000-1500 mg of elemental calcium in the form of carbonate or citrate or gluconate or citrate maleate and 400-20,000 I.U. of parent vitamin D

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention is directed to a micronutrient supplement in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome, postpartum depression and panic attacks. In particular, this invention relates to a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement for the relief of mood, depression, heightened anxiety, headaches, and pain symptoms. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] PMS is a very common problem that affects millions of young women during their reproductive lives, disrupting their emotional and physical well being. It is widely recognized as a recurrent, cyclical disorder related to the latter half of the menstrual cycle, subsiding with the onset of menses. The syndrome is characterized by a complex group of signs and symptoms that may include depression, mood swings, irritability, fatigue, abdominal discomfort and changes in appetite. Although many women experience only mild symptoms, as many as 30-50% suffer from troublesome symptoms. Surveys indicate that approximately 5% of No...

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Problems solved by technology

PMS is a very common problem that affects millions of young women during their reproductive lives, disrupting their emotional and physical well being.

There is no one established therapy for PMS.

For some women, recommending lifestyle changes or a daily pharmacologic regimen is not satisfactory for a natural biological process.

However, the majority of people do not meet the Recommended Dietary Allowance—RDA of the foods containing these essential compounds and elements.

Because vitamin D is lipid soluble and potentially toxic, oral intakes of vitamin D greater than 1000 IU have not been advised.

Deficiencies of calcium can have broad ranging adverse effects on many tissues and may manifest clinically as irritability, muscle spasm, myalgias, fatigue, anxiety and depression.

However, even something as natural as daily calcium and vitamin D supplementation in the treatment of PMS poses a burden to those who are resistant to a daily preventative regimen, when symptoms only occur for a few days a month.