Between hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings,menopausecan be an uncomfortable period for many people.
However, more human research is necessary to confirm the efficacy and safety and safety of black cohosh.
People can lose up to 20% of their bone density during the five to seven years following menopause.
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It can potentially help with hot flashes, but research is mixed on whether it really works.
Vitamin D is a hormone precursor, meaning it works more like a hormone than a vitamin.
Red clover is another phytoestrogen, so the same precautions apply.
Talk to a healthcare provider about red clover if you have hormone-related conditions like PCOS.
Red clover has many interactions and should only be taken under the supervision and guidance of a health professional.
Long-term safety data arent available.
There is not enough evidence from clinical studies to support using valerian for insomnia.
Soybeans contain the highest level of isoflavones.
Anecdotal evidence suggests other menopausal symptoms like irritability and depression may be lessened with isoflavones.
More studies are needed to determine efficacy and safety.
Ginseng
Redginseng, or Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng), may reduce some menopausal symptoms.
A meta-study from 2022 found that ginseng can reduce hot flashes and quality of life in menopausal women.
Wild yam may interfere with hormone levels and hormone-based treatments or hormone-related health conditions.
Prolactin is associated with ovulation and menstrual cycle changes.
The study concluded that higher-quality trials are needed.
It’s important to note there are more bioactive lignans in ground flax seeds than whole flax seeds.
Also, flax seed oil does not contain lignans unless they have been added.
The popular herbal supplementation has been used for centuries.
However, studies havent looked into whether the same is true in humans.
So while these supplements offer an alternative to hormone replacement therapy, they are still not risk-free.
It’s important to note that research is still needed to support the use of many of these supplements.
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