Supplements for PMS and PMDD Mood Symptoms: What Reddit Users Report
This ranking reflects what people who mention PMS or PMDD mood symptoms report in Reddit comments: 19 owner comments, ranked by a context rating that shrinks small samples toward the average. It is not a recommendation to try any of them. Persistent or severe symptoms need a doctor's assessment. Vitamin D and B vitamins are left out as background pages.
| # | Supplement | Context rating | Rated comments here | Positive | Negative | Overall score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NAC (N-acetylcysteine) | 3.7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3.2 |
| 2 | Magnesium glycinate | 3.5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4.0 |
| 3 | Magnesium (form not stated) | 3.4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4.1 |
Our stress supplement shortlists group top-rated options by what people report. Forms differ a lot; see magnesium glycinate vs threonate vs taurate. You can also compare all rated mood supplements on one page.
In their words
3/5 Feeling flat or numbMood“Turns out all signs point to the long-term NAC use from my understanding (albeit the long period of Accutane probably had some mild effect on me as well).”
4/5 Calming effectSleep depth“Yes, I've found taking a short break can be a good way to notice whether magnesium glycinate is actually supporting you.”
4/5“I used to take Life Extension magnesium but stopped after like 2 weeks.”
Mixed and negative reports
2/5“I take magnesium regularly for my period cramps.”
Before you try anything
- Start one supplement at a time so you can tell what made a difference.
- Do not stop or change a prescribed medicine on your own.
- Check interactions with any medicine you take: safety and interactions guide.
- Background reading: Magnesium Forms Explained.