systematic_review
    2016
    High Quality

    Dietary supplements for dysmenorrhoea

    Pattanittum P, et al.

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Key Findings

    There is no high quality evidence to support the effectiveness of any dietary supplement for dysmenorrhoea, and evidence of safety is lacking. However for several supplements there was some low quality evidence of effectiveness and more research is justified.

    Conclusions

    There is no high quality evidence to support the effectiveness of any dietary supplement for dysmenorrhoea, and evidence of safety is lacking. However for several supplements there was some low quality evidence of effectiveness and more research is justified.

    Supplements Studied

    Magnesium
    Mineral

    There is no high quality evidence to support the effectiveness of any dietary supplement for dysmenorrhoea, and evidence of safety is lacking.

    Outcomes Measured

    There is no high quality evidence to support the effectiveness of any dietary supplement for dysmenorrhoea, and evidence of safety is lacking. However for several supplements there was some low quality evidence of effectiveness and more research is justified.

    Related Health Concerns

    Study Details

    Year:2016
    Sample Size:3,101
    Duration:4 weeks
    Quality Score:9/10

    This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.