Those of us women who suffer from menopause symptoms – hot flashes in particular – often wonder if menopause supplements really work. Well, our friends at ConsumerLabs have tested some of the more popular herbal remedies for menopause as well as the hormone creams.
Before we get down to the findings, let’s briefly recap what the various popular menopause supplements are:
Soy and Red Clover Isoflavones:
Phytoestrogens are estrogen-like plant compounds, although they are considerably weaker than estrogen itself. The most well-studied phytoestrogens are the isoflavones, particularly those found in soy and red clover. Unfortunately, not all women handle isoflavones the same way, so test results will vary.
Soy has been associated with reductions in menopause-related hot flashes. However, the results were mixed depending upon which specific isoflavone was given. Apparently there is a fermented soy germ product rich in a different soy isoflavone, daidzein, another isoflavone called genistein and even other aglycone isoflavones.
Red Clover and Kudzu:
These two plants also contain isoflavones. Again, results were varied with these two supplements.
Black Cohosh:
Often misspelled as Black Cohosh, it is most often used for the treatment of menopause symptoms. Some evidence suggests that this herbal remedy for menopause may reduce hot flashes, relieve vaginal dryness, and possibly protect the bones from osteoporosis. Unlike isoflavones, black cohosh does not have general estrogen-like actions. Rather, it may act like estrogen only in certain places: the brain/hypothalamus (reducing hot flashes), bone (potentially fighting osteoporosis), and vaginal epithelium (reducing vaginal dryness).
Progesterone Cream:
Progesterone is one of the two primary female hormones. For use as a drug or topical cream, progesterone is synthesized from chemicals found in soy or Mexican yam and is called a bioidentical hormone when given like this. Although the evidence is mixed, use of progesterone cream may decrease menopausal hot flashes but does not provide enough progesterone to prevent bone loss or improve bone density.
Findings:
The Isoflavones : look for at least 15 mg of genistein or at least 24 mg daily of daidzein on the label.
Black Cohosh: ConsumerLabs was unable to test for amounts of black cohosh due to general scientific uncertainty over the chemical constituents, however, they did test for lead. Look for products made from root extract as opposed to root powder to avoid extra lead.
Source: http://antiagingnutritionnews.com/blog
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Hot flash really disturb my night sleep in 2003.The whole night i could not sleep and rolling in bed with sweating around my neck.My night blouse had wet with sweating and feel like that i always sitting in front of the house but the rest of my family slept soundly.Without sleeping like this for two weeks i had stress,tiredness and feel very weak.At that time i was very easy to catch cold even only washing the hair and shower.At night time i nearly fall to sleep but i awake with trembling the whole body.
I went to the clinic near my house first but i still suffering hot flash and couldn`t sleep well.
My sister in law gave the ideas to check with traditional medicine healer.When they gave the herbs medicine and on that right night i fall asleep.That herb medicine was real hot taste and i feel better.
Now i am absolutely finished the menopause period and in good health.
The sign of hot flash is wonderful `cause the upper part of the body is really sweating but the lower part of the body feel cramp and feel like icy cold.The body temperature is very different at that period of hot flash.Eating the soy bean product of rich hormone like estrogen is the cure for women.
Next the strong herb of boosting immune system like Noni,Aloe Vera and avocado is suit for women.
.Now i am still learning about the traditional herb medicine and that is very secret of ancient formula.The precious formula are lost and damage in World War 2,I think giving and passing the precious formula to generation to generation is the best for all.But some are still hidden and lost.