The impact of essential fatty acid, B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium and zinc supplementation on stress levels in women: a systematic review
McCabe D, Lisy K
Published in JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports
Methodology
Systematic review of randomized trials of micronutrient supplementation on perceived stress, anxiety and mood in women.
Key Findings
Magnesium, B vitamins and zinc showed modest improvements in perceived stress and mood-related irritability; effects were inconsistent across trials.
Conclusions
Micronutrient repletion may lower stress-related irritability, mainly where intake is marginal.
Limitations
Heterogeneous formulations and outcome scales; several small trials.
Supplements Studied
Magnesium, B vitamins and zinc showed modest improvements in perceived stress and mood-related irritability
Magnesium, B vitamins and zinc showed modest improvements in perceived stress and mood-related irritability
Magnesium, B vitamins and zinc showed modest improvements in perceived stress and mood-related irritability; effects were inconsistent across trials.
Outcomes Measured
Magnesium, B vitamins and zinc showed modest improvements in perceived stress and mood-related irritability
Study Details
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