As vitamin C is not extensively stored in the body, daily dietary consumption is required.

Magnesium is a cofactor for over 300 enzyme systems. It is a macromineral widely distributed in the plant and animal foods.

The menopause refers to the final menstrual period and a woman is considered postmenopausal 12 months after her final menstrual period. The average age of natural menopause is 51 years.

Cramps have been described as the sudden, uncomfortable squeezing or contraction of a muscle.