Vitamin B6 for premenstrual syndrome: a systematic review
Wyatt KM, Dimmock PW, Jones PW, O'Brien PMS
Published in BMJ
Methodology
Systematic review of randomised placebo-controlled trials of vitamin B6 for premenstrual symptoms.
Key Findings
Vitamin B6 was more effective than placebo for overall premenstrual symptoms and premenstrual depression, but the trials were of low methodological quality.
Conclusions
Vitamin B6 may relieve premenstrual symptoms though evidence quality is weak.
Limitations
Old, low-quality trials; risk of neuropathy at high doses.
Outcomes Measured
Vitamin B6 was more effective than placebo for overall premenstrual symptoms and premenstrual depression, but the trials were of low methodological quality
Vitamin B6 was more effective than placebo for overall premenstrual symptoms, but the trials were of low methodological quality
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