Study elucidates the benefits of Mg supplementation during pregnancy and in hormone-related conditions RUDN University professor and her colleagues from France proved that higher intake of magnesium and vitamin B6 helps to cope with the consequences of magnesium deficiency during pregnancy and in hormone-related conditions in women. Within four weeks, the painful symptoms become less severe, the quality of life improves, and the risks of miscarriage are reduced. The results of the study are published in Scientific Reports. Magnesium is involved in important processes in the human body -- from protein synthesis to respiration. The most common causes of magnesium imbalance are a lack of this element in the diet, diabetes, and hypertension. The problem of magnesium deficiency is more acute for woman, because magnesium is in higher demand during pregnancy. The lack of magnesium also leads to conditions associated with hormonal disorders -- endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome.