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PMS-Relieving Drinks

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Botanical and vitamin-infused canned drinks and loose-leaf teas are increasingly being marketed for menstrual symptoms such as bloating, low energy and mood changes. Some preliminary research suggests that certain individual botanicals may help with certain symptoms, but the overall evidence is still fairly thin, said Kimberlee Coleman, M.D., OBGYN at Obstetrics and Gynecology of Southeast Florida, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group. Much of the research lacks rigor or shows limited benefit. If you’re considering period relief drinks for cramps, mood swings or other monthly symptoms, they may be worth trying with your doctor’s approval, said Dr. Coleman.

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