Hot Flushes

World Menopause Day

Menopause: An opportunity for businesses and societal change

18-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Menopausal women are an overlooked demographic in the health and wellness industry, but one that could offer untapped opportunity for businesses, says co-founder of the menopause brand partnership company, Gen M.

Menopause: Women’s health at risk due to avoidable nutrient deficiencies

11-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

“Menopause is a perfect storm of nutritional challenges,” nutrition experts explain in a new report by the Health & Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS), with research revealing nearly half of women are worried their diet won’t support them...

Herbal blend may help manage menopause symptoms: RCT

18-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of four different herbal extracts may significantly reduce hot flashes and sweating, improve sleep, and boost mood in post-menopausal women, says a new study.

Better science needed to prove S-equol menopause potential

31-Mar-2015 By Niamh Michail

S-equol’s potential for menopause relief is ‘tantalising’ – but limited by inadequate clinical evidence, says a review into the soy-based isoflavone.

Fermented soy ingredient may reduce hot flushes: Study

06-Jan-2012 By Nathan Gray

A new fermented soy ingredient containing S-equol could significantly reduce the incidence of hot flushes, according to new research.

Omega-3 improves menopausal side effects: Studies

03-Feb-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may reduce the symptoms of depression and the occurrence of hot flushes, according to two new studies from Canada.

Daidzein-rich supplement shows menopause potential

11-Jan-2008 By Stephen Daniells

A dietary supplement rich in the soy isoflavone daidzein can reduce
the incidence of hot flushes by 52 per cent, suggests new research
from Harvard Medical School.

Norway spruce lignans cut hot flushes by 53 per cent - study

12-Nov-2007 By Stephen Daniells

A daily supplement of lignan from Norway spruce (picea abies) could
reduce the incidence of hot flushes by over 50 per cent, suggests a
new clinical trial from the US.

Meta-analysis supports isoflavones for hot flushes

15-Jan-2007 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation of soy isoflavones to ease the symptoms of the
menopause like hot flushes does have an effect, according to a
meta-analysis from Australian researchers.

New trial to test "secret herb" for hot flushes

28-Apr-2006 By Stephen Daniells

Researchers from the University of Manchester are to test a "secret
herb" to stop the hot flushes associated with hormonal therapy for
breast cancer sufferers.

Red clover isoflavones beat hot flushes

15-Aug-2002

Further evidence that a natural supplement may be a better
alternative to HRT for treating menopause symptoms. Two new studies
find positive results on red clover supplement Promensil.

Soy drink ineffective in combating menopausal symptoms

15-Apr-2002

A controlled trial of a soy drink containing phytoestrogens,
naturally occurring substances which are thought to help combat the
effects of the menopause, has shown that the product was
ineffective in combating hot flushes in post-menopausal...

Oestrogen lotion reduces menopause symptoms - study

26-Mar-2002

An experimental oestrogen lotion reduced hot flushes by 85 per cent
in post-menopausal women, according to results from a pivotal-stage
trial of the drug Estrasorb.