Ray Peat on preeclampsia

PMS, edema and historical treatments

"Edema is a common problem in PMS, and it was previously thought that cerebral edema was responsible for irritability, depression, or other nervous symptoms. Diuretics such as ammonium compounds and urea were therefore frequently used. (Premenstrual salt cravings are a consequence of estrogen-induced water imbalance, and salt restriction in PMS is just as inappropriate as in preeclampsia or pregnancy toxemia.)"

July 1991 - Ray Peat's Newsletter