A tablet having a blend of EFA (essential fatty acids) has been found to notably allay premenstrual syndrome or PMS symptoms. Testing of these pills was done by conducting an RCT on 120 females.

E.R. Filho from Bazil’s Federal Univ. of Pernambuco who was working with the research team for conducting the tests stated that administering one or duo gm. of essential fatty acids to these females suffering from PMS symptoms lead to a notable reduction in symptoms score. Moreover, nutritional supplement when administered to these sufferers didn’t lead to any variations in the total cholesterol readings of the sufferers assessed.

Females offered tablets having duo gm. of a combo of vitamin E, linoleic acid, GLA, oleic acid and several polyunsaturated fatty acids cited significant allaying of PMS symptoms at three & six month time interval subsequent to the therapy commencement. Lesser unpleasant occurrences were cited & they were mild-ranging, inconsequential & didn’t seem to have a direct relation to the drugs.

Discussing about the outcomes, R. Filho stated that the downbeat effects of premenstrual syndrome on a female’s regular activity schedule & quality of existence might be major, alongside the consequences on expenses economically arising mainly due to lowered efficiency. EFA tablets could henceforth be said to exhibit significant potential as a therapy.

The findings of this trial lately appeared in the ‘Reproductive Health’ journal.