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title: Does the nutritional supplement Optivite reduce premenstrual tension symptoms?
description: In this small study of 31 women, Optivite reduced PMS symptoms significantly. However, without a control group, we cannot be sure the improvement was from the
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/effect-of-a-nutritional-supplement-optivite-on-symptoms-of-premenstrual-tension-1983/
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# Does the nutritional supplement Optivite reduce premenstrual tension symptoms?

In this small study of 31 women, Optivite reduced PMS symptoms significantly. However, without a control group, we cannot be sure the improvement was from the supplement rather than placebo effect or natural changes.

 Early or limited evidence

31 patients with premenstrual tension

## What they did

Gave 31 patients a nutritional supplement called Optivite at daily doses of 3-12 tablets for one to six menstrual cycles and measured symptoms using a menstrual symptom questionnaire.

## What they found

Total symptom scores decreased significantly in all patients after taking Optivite. Before treatment, mean scores were 31.5 in the week before the period. After treatment, this dropped to 10.3. Best responses were seen in patients taking 6-12 tablets per day for three or more cycles.

## What it means for you

The supplement appeared to help, but this was a very small study with no control group. We cannot tell if improvement came from the supplement, placebo effect, or natural changes. The authors note larger, well-controlled studies are needed.

31

Patients studied

31.5 to 10.3

Mean symptom score reduction

6-12

Tablets per day for best response

## About the study

Original title Effect of a nutritional supplement, optivite, on symptoms of premenstrual tension Authors Goei GS, Abraham GE Journal The Journal of reproductive medicine Year 1983 Study design Survey study Participants 31 What was tested Optivite nutritional supplement at 3-12 tablets daily for 1-6 menstrual cycles Read the paper [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6685186/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6685186/)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Anxiety and tension](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-anxiety/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)

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