Flaxseed Oil may help hot flushes
06/09/2007

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A small American study has found that Flaxseed shows some promise for Menopausal women suffering from hot flushes

Flaxseed, a rich source of plant omega-3 and lignans, may reduce the frequency of hot flushes by almost 60 per cent, suggests new research from the US.

The study was published in the summer 2007 issue of the Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology from the Mayo Clinic

29 postmenopausal women suffering from hot flushes and who were not taking oestrogen were studied. The women received a daily supplement of 40gms of crushed flaxseed for six weeks.

Researchers reported that the frequency of hot flushes decreased 50% over the six week trial period. The women also showed improvements in mood, joint and muscle pain, chills and sweating.

"We are quite pleased with the improvements noted by these women in their quality of life," stated Pruthi. "Not only does flaxseed seem to alleviate hot flashes, but it appears to have overall health and psychological benefits as well."

It is thought that the phyto-oestrogen content of flaxseed account for the apparent benefits. Flaxseed has also been shown in some research trials to decrease breast cancer risk.

The team hopes to open a new, larger clinical trial in 2008 evaluating flaxseed as an alternative for hot flushes in women.

Source: Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology
"Pilot Evaluation of Flaxseed for the Management of Hot Flashes"
Authors: S. Pruthi, S.L. Thompson, P.J. Novotny, D.L. Barton, L.A. Kottschade, A.D. Tan, J.A. Sloan, C.L. Loprinzi

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