The effect of vitamin E on hot flashes in menopausal women
Ziaei S, Kazemnejad A, Zareai M
Published in Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, Vol. 64 (4), pp. 204-7
Methodology
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of vitamin E 400 IU daily for menopausal vasomotor symptoms.
Key Findings
Vitamin E produced a small but statistically significant reduction in hot flush frequency and severity versus placebo.
Conclusions
Vitamin E offers minor vasomotor symptom relief of uncertain clinical importance.
Limitations
Short trial; single centre; small absolute effect.
Supplements Studied
Vitamin E produced a small but statistically significant reduction in hot flush frequency and severity
Outcomes Measured
Vitamin E produced a small but statistically significant reduction in hot flush frequency and severity versus placebo
vitamin E is recommended for the treatment of hot flashes
Related Health Concerns
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