Flaxseed for Hot Flashes?

By Anna Roufos, January/February 2008

Recent research suggests it might just help.

READER'S COMMENT:

"I have to say that flax seeds (ground up or milled) work very well at helping relieve the hot flashes of menopause. I have read this in several places and tried it - you need about 2 tablespoons (1/8 cup) a day mixed in something. A...

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Flaxseed is not recommended for women with a history of hormone receptor positive breast cancer. — Anonymous	10/03/2010 - 10:12am
I have to say that flax seeds (ground up or milled) work very well at helping relieve the hot flashes of menopause. I have read this in several places and tried it - you need about 2 tablespoons (1/8 cup) a day mixed in something. A smoothie, your morning oatmeal etc... It works!!! — Anonymous	10/04/2010 - 12:30am