Dr. Barry Dworkin

Weak evidence (on the basis of one small study) to suggest that a supplement can mitigate postpartum blues. Also wary when the article advertises the product in question and quotes the senior author and patent holder of its virtues.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 11, 2024

Source:
Canadian researchers create natural supplement to combat postpartum blues

Reference:
Dietary supplement for mood symptoms in early postpartum: a double-blind randomized placebo controlled trial

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