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Posted by Larry Hoover on August 29, 2004, at 11:05:08
Altern Med Rev. 2003 May;8(2):171-9.
Evaluation of the effects of Neptune Krill Oil on the management of premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea.Sampalis F, Bunea R, Pelland MF, Kowalski O, Duguet N, Dupuis S.
Department of Experimental Surgery, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. tina.sampalis@sympatico.ca
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of Neptune Krill Oil (NKO) for the management of premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of NKO for the management of premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea with that of omega-3 fish oil. METHODS/ DESIGN: Double-blind, randomized clinical trial. SETTING: Outpatient clinic. PARTICIPANTS: Seventy patients of reproductive age diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition, Revised (DSM-III-R). INTERVENTIONS: Treatment period of three months with either NKO or omega-3 fish oil. OUTCOME MEASURES: Self-Assessment Questionnaire based on the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) diagnostic criteria for premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea and number of analgesics used for dysmenorrhea. RESULTS: In 70 patients with complete data, a statistically significant improvement was demonstrated among baseline, interim, and final evaluations in the self assessment questionnaire (P < 0.001) within the NKO group as well as between-group comparison to fish oil, after three cycles or 45 and 90 days of treatment. Data analysis showed a significant reduction of the number of analgesics used for dysmenorrhea within the NKO group (comparing baseline vs. 45- vs. 90-day visit). The between-groups analysis illustrated that women taking NKO consumed significantly fewer analgesics during the 10-day treatment period than women receiving omega-3 fish oil (P < 0.03). CONCLUSION: Neptune Krill Oil can significantly reduce dysmenorrhea and the emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and is shown to be significantly more effective for the complete management of premenstrual symptoms compared to omega-3 fish oil.
Posted by Larry Hoover on August 29, 2004, at 11:21:41
In reply to PMS treatment....krill oil, posted by Larry Hoover on August 29, 2004, at 11:05:08
full-text link:
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FDN/is_2_8/ai_103194439
Posted by alexandra_k on August 31, 2004, at 21:28:19
In reply to Re: PMS treatment....krill oil, posted by Larry Hoover on August 29, 2004, at 11:21:41
cool bananas, anyone know anything about the effectiveness of evening primrose oil??
Posted by Larry Hoover on September 5, 2004, at 9:49:33
In reply to Re: PMS treatment....krill oil, posted by alexandra_k on August 31, 2004, at 21:28:19
> cool bananas, anyone know anything about the effectiveness of evening primrose oil??
Evening primrose oil has a lot of fans, in the PMS club. One of its modes of action most certainly involves its GLA content. Gamma-linolenic is an omega-6 fatty acid, but if there is sufficient omega-3 in the diet (flax oil, fish oil, krill oil), the GLA is shunted down an anti-inflammatory/gene-regulatory pathway that does not increase bloating et al (as generally occurs from omega-6 intake, as linoleic acid). In other words, GLA ought to be additive to the effect of omega-3 supps.
Borage oil is a more concentrated source of GLA than is EPO, but it seems that the EPO may have other modes of action, not seen with borage oil.
Lar
Posted by alexandra_k on September 17, 2004, at 19:19:16
In reply to Re: PMS treatment....krill oil » alexandra_k, posted by Larry Hoover on September 5, 2004, at 9:49:33
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Posted by lematou on October 18, 2004, at 14:23:03
In reply to thanks Lar (nm), posted by alexandra_k on September 17, 2004, at 19:19:16
I red that the Neptune Krill Oil has been clinically tested for premenstrual syndrome, i found this webpage about it:
http://www.krillbiz.com/natural-pms-syndrome-pms-remedy-pms-relief-pms-symptom-womens-health.htm
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