Dietary supplements for preventing postnatal depression
Miller BJ, Murray L, Beckmann MM, Kent T
Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Methodology
Cochrane systematic review of randomized controlled trials of dietary supplements (omega-3, iron, folate, SAMe, cobalamin, pyridoxine, riboflavin, vitamin D, calcium) given antenatally or postnatally to non-depressed women to prevent postnatal depression.
Key Findings
No dietary supplement demonstrated clear benefit for preventing postnatal depression; the available trials were few and small.
Conclusions
There is insufficient evidence that any dietary supplement prevents postnatal depression.
Limitations
Very few eligible trials; heterogeneous supplements and outcome measures.
Supplements Studied
To assess the benefits of dietary supplements for preventing postnatal depression either in the antenatal period, postnatal period, or both.
To assess the benefits of dietary supplements for preventing postnatal depression either in the antenatal period, postnatal period, or both.
To assess the benefits of dietary supplements for preventing postnatal depression either in the antenatal period, postnatal period, or both.
To assess the benefits of dietary supplements for preventing postnatal depression either in the antenatal period, postnatal period, or both.
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Disclosures
Funding
Cochrane / non-commercial support
This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.