Consumption of Crushed Flaxseeds May Reduce Hot Flashes

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Consumption of Crushed Flaxseeds May Reduce Hot Flashes

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Reference: " Pilot evaluation of flaxseed for the management of hot

flashes, " Pruthi S, SL, et al, J Soc Integr Oncol, 2007 Summer;

5(3): 106-12. (Address: Sandhya Pruthi, MD, Division of General Internal

Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

E-mail: pruthi.sandhya@... ).

Summary: In a study involving 30 women experiencing at least 14 hot

flashes a week for at least one month and not receiving estrogen

therapy, consumption of 40 g/d crushed flaxseeds was found to

significantly reduce the frequency of hot flashes. For one week

(baseline week), while being given no flaxseed therapy, subjects

documented the characteristics of their hot flashes. Over the next 6

weeks, subjects were given 40 g/d crushed flaxseeds. Results showed a

57% mean decrease in hot flash scores and a 50% mean decrease in daily

hot flash frequency (from 7.3/d to 3.6/d). Improvements were also

reported in joint and muscle pain, chills, sweating, and quality of

life. In terms of side effects, 50% of subjects reported mild or

moderate abdominal distention, 29% reported mild diarrhea, one subject

reported flatulence, and six subjects did not complete the 6 weeks due

to toxicities, weight gain, or taste intolerance. The authors of the

study conclude, " This study suggests that dietary therapy decreases hot

flash activity in women not taking estrogen therapy. " Additional

research involving larger numbers of subjects is warranted.

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