Vitamin B6 in the treatment of the premenstrual syndrome--a review.

Abstract

A search of the literature yielded 12 controlled trials on vitamin B6 in the treatment of the premenstrual syndrome. These are discussed with emphasis on methodological aspects. A major drawback of the trials is the limited number of patients included. The existing evidence of positive effects of vitamin B6 is weak, and some well-designed trials with positive results would be needed to change this view.

• Authors: J Kleijnen, G Ter Riet, P Knipschild
• Journal: British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (Br J Obstet Gynaecol) Vol. 97 Issue 9 Pg. 847-52 (Sep 1990) ISSN: 0306-5456 [Print] England
• PMID: 2242373 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Pyridoxine

Topics

• Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
• Female
• Humans
• Premenstrual Syndrome (drug therapy)
• Pyridoxine (therapeutic use)
• Research Design