Vitamin E reduces hot flash severity and frequency significantly
The effect of vitamin E on hot flashes in menopausal women.
We tested whether vitamin E could help menopausal women experiencing hot flashes. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with 51 women, participants first received placebo for 4 weeks, then vitamin E (400 IU daily) for another 4 weeks, with their hot flashes tracked throughout.
Vitamin E proved significantly more effective than placebo. Women taking vitamin E experienced a notable reduction in hot flash severity and how often they occurred each day. These improvements were statistically significant and suggest vitamin E may be a worthwhile option for women seeking non-hormonal relief from hot flashes.
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I heard that it is effective for hot flashes and purchased it. I take 5 of 400mg and 2000mg a day. In the middle of the night, it suddenly became hot, waking me up twice with sweat on my head and neck, but it didn't heat up too much. During the day, I have no hot flashes and feel calm. Previously, I took Chinese herbal medicine for 3 months with no effect, but with Vitamin E, I saw improvements in less than a week.