Condition
Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are sudden waves of warmth, most intense over the face, neck, and chest, caused by changes in the body's temperature-control system as estrogen declines during menopause. Black cohosh and soy-type isoflavones are the supplements with the strongest evidence, rated moderate, but little research on them has been reviewed here so far. Other options such as evening primrose oil, sage, and flaxseed have only limited evidence behind them.
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The Hot Flashes (Vasomotor Symptoms) Management protocol
2 primary supplements · 6 supporting supplements
- Black Cohosh20–40 mg standardized extract twice daily
- Phytoestrogens (Isoflavones)40–80 mg isoflavones daily (soy or red clover)
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