Magnesium
The mineral relaxes your muscles to relieve cramps. It also balances insulin levels to help conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome, says Cindy Klinger, R.D.N., a dietitian in Oakland, California. Aim for 320 milligrams a day, from almonds, flaxseeds, and legumes.
Vitamin D
Low levels are associated with yeast infections, urinary tract infections, and bacterial vaginosis, says Anita Sadaty, M.D., an integrative gynecologist in Roslyn, New York. Vitamin D revs production of antimicrobial compounds called cathelicidins. She says getting up to 2,000 IU a day is safe, from a supplement or salmon and fortified dairy products.
Maca
Widely available in powder form, this superfood plant contains a mix of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin C to balance the stress hormones that kill sex drive, Dr. Sadaty says. (It’s especially beneficial…
