10 Ways to Reduce Water Retention
Water Retention Method #10: Eat More Foods Containing Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin. This vitamin is essential for brain development, supporting the nervous system, and it helps create hormones such as serotonin and norepinephrine. Most importantly it turns food into energy. Some sources containing high amounts of vitamin B6 are salmon, chicken, tofu, pork, sweet potatoes, bananas, and avocados. It is recommended that adults consume about 1.3 milligrams a day.
In a double-blind clinical trial, 126 women with premenstrual syndrome were given magnesium, vitamin B6, or placebo for four months. It was concluded that vitamin B6 reduced water retention in women with premenstrual syndrome. Another study has supported this promising effect on the use of vitamin B6 therapy with a decrease in bloating, anxiety, and edema in premenstrual syndrome women.
Advertisement
