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A new way to prevent PMS: eating fish may fight premenstrual misery. (Cosmo Gyno).(Brief Article)

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| May 01, 2002 | Califano, Julia | COPYRIGHT 2002 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

You already know that seafood is super heart-healthy, but here's another good reason to feast on fish regularly: Research suggests the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish can help fight cramps and other PMS woes. In a Danish study, women who ate the most fish reported the least menstrual pain. And a University of Cincinnati study found that subjects experienced significant PMS relief when they took capsules containing 1.8 grams of omega-3 fatty acids ...

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