Recommendation Vitamin Inositol Hexaniacinate"...It should be noted that the dosage required during heavy cramping is high enough to cause unpleasant side effects and that it would seem that the use of flush-free niacin ( inositol hexaniacinate) might be indicated..."
Recommendation Vitamin B3 (Niacin)" Niacin (and possibly flush-free niacin) at 100mg every 2 to 3 hours in acute cases has been used..." Recommendation Vitamin Inositol Hexaniacinate"There is evidence that niacin may be beneficial for the treatment of dysmennorhea..."
Recommendation Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)"In a well-designed controlled trial of 556 girls with moderate to severe menstrual cramping, vitamin B1 (100mg daily by mouth) for 3 months produced startling results..."
Relationship to Low Adrenal Function / Adrenal Insufficiency"Dysmenorrhea caused by ovarian dysfunction may disappear when low doses of cortisol are used to improve adrenal influence on ovarian function..."
Relationship to EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) Type 3 Requirement"In a double-blind placebo-controlled study among a group of girls suffering from dysmenorrhea, it was found that the symptoms could be significantly reduced by dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids..." Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids"Long-term improvement may be gained by promoting the build up of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins with Omega-3 fatty acids or fish oil..."
Recommendation Vitamin E"Supplementation with vitamin E (500 IU per day) from 2 days before menstrual onset through the third day of bleeding, for two consecutive menstrual cycles, reduced pain in a placebo-controlled trial of 100 young women with..."
The Condition"...In cases of primary dysmenorrhea, no disease or other medical cause can be found for the pain and other symptoms, which may include backache, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, and a feeling of tenseness..."
Recommendation Magnesium"Menstrual cramps, irritability, fatigue, depression, and water retention have been lessened with magnesium, usually given along with calcium and often with vitamin B6..."
The Condition"...The symptoms are caused by prostaglandin, a natural hormone produced by cells in the uterine lining..." Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids"Long-term improvement may be gained by promoting the build up of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins with Omega-3 fatty acids or fish oil..."
The Condition"...In secondary dysmenorrhea, dilation and curettage (D&C) may be recommended to open the cervix and remove tissue for microscopic testing..."