Safdari, F 2021- EPO for Post-Menopausal Psychological Symptoms – A Triple-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
The results show that following consumption of Evening Primrose Oil post-menopausal women experienced a significant reduction in menopause rating scale of 73%
Measures used: Menopause rating scale
Population studied: 100 women aged 46-63 years – (1-2 years post-menopause)
Dosage & Duration: Generic EPO (or placebo) 2 x 1000mg caps/day, for 4 weeks
Results: Primary outcome – 73% reduction Psychological symptom subscales of Menopause Rating Scale Plus: significant benefits for mood and cognition, irritability, anxiety and mental exhaustion.
Safdari, F., Motaghi Dastenaei, B., Kheiri, S., & Karimiankakolaki, Z. (2021). Effect of Evening Primrose Oil on Postmenopausal Psychological Symptoms: A Triple-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of Menopausal Medicine, 27(2), 58. https://doi.org/10.6118/JMM.21010
