Have any studies been done regarding this since the 2007 Mayo Clinic study of 29 women, 21 of whom completed the study?
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Q: Is flaxseed useful in reducing hot flashes?
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11/30/09 5:01pm
I'm not aware of any further research on this question. However, I've had a number of patients over the years who have found hot flashes to diminish with flax seed...other helpful supplements include black cohosh 40-80mg daily, Vitamin E 400 IU twice daily, calcium and, of course, regular vigorous exercise has been found to reduce both the number and intensity of hot flashes.
Good luck!
Sandy
9/21/10 10:14am
I am 51 and started eating flaxseed in yogert for the health benefits, etc. Anyway after approx. 2 weeks I noticed I hadn't had a hot flash! Thought I was crazy at first till I did a search on the internet about it and viola! Others found the same thing. Mine have diminished I can honestly say by 98%!! No lie.
I started out with 1 - 2 t in yogert, then went up to 2 T. On days I don't eat it, I take the supplement.
It does work!!!
9/21/10 11:14am
Okay, I'm sold. I'd been using a little of the oil on my food, and didn't notice any results. I'll up it to 2T. I'm desperate! Tx so much for replying. I really appreciate it.
9/26/10 4:26pm
I hope you'll soon be seeing good results!
Sandy
9/26/10 7:03pm
Thank you! I'll let you know.
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Thanks so much for your reply. I'm going to try everything you mentioned, since I'm on my 20,000 hot flash. So sick of them!