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Vitamin
B6 May Relieve PMS
article syndicated from www.mercola.com
Taking
low doses of vitamin B6 daily may be effective in
relieving the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS),
including depression, according to British researchers.
There is
evidence to suggest that 50 milligrams daily of vitamin
B6 is likely to be beneficial in treating premenstrual
syndrome and, at this stage, there is no conclusive
evidence of neurological side effects.
The researchers
reviewed nine published trials in which vitamin B6
was compared with (an inactive) placebo in more than
900 women with PMS. Doses of vitamin B6 up to 100 milligrams
daily were significantly better than placebo in relieving
overall premenstrual symptoms and in relieving depression
associated with premenstrual syndrome.
British
Medical Journal May 22, 1999;318:1375-1381.
COMMENT: This is not new information and the
optimal treatment of PMS is far more complex than
swallowing a simple supplement. However, it is nice
to have the medical literature support some of the
natural therapies. Other measures which are helpful
in PMS are an optimal diet as outlined in the Read
This First tab on my home page at www.mercola.com.
High amounts of grains and sugars will increase insulin
levels and high insulin will inhibit an enzyme called
delta 6 desaturase. This enzyme is very important
for optimizing the proper production of fats. And
if it is not working as it should, one can develop
serious alterations in their prostaglandin metabolism.
Natural progesterone and Evening Primrose Oil are
also helpful to restore the abnormal hormone physiology
which causes the problem.
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2004 Dr. Joseph Mercola. All Rights Reserved.
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