Randomised trial, 1987
Does vitamin B6 help premenstrual symptoms?
Vitamin B6 may help some premenstrual symptoms like dizziness and vomiting, but does not help physical symptoms or mood as much. However, there are concerns about taking these doses.
What they did
Fifty-five women with moderate to severe premenstrual mood changes took either 150 mg of vitamin B6 or placebo daily for two months. Doctors tracked their symptoms every day.
What they found
Vitamin B6 improved symptoms related to dizziness, vomiting, poor performance, and decreased social activities. However, a significant amount of physical and mood symptoms remained during the premenstrual phase.
What it means for you
Vitamin B6 may help some symptoms but not all. The study warns about possible harm from vitamin B6 at the doses tested. The study was small with only 55 women.
55
women in the study
150 mg
daily vitamin B6 dose
2 months
treatment duration
About the study
- Original title
- The effects of vitamin B6 supplementation on premenstrual symptoms
- Authors
- Kendall KE, Schnurr PP
- Journal
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Year
- 1987
- Study design
- Randomised trial
- Read the paper
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3299182/
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