Hot flashes are characterized by a sudden hot feeling throughout your face and upper body, sometimes accompanied by sweating, weakness or nausea. There is a selection of vitamin supplements available that you can take on a daily basis which will help to combat hot flashes.
Causes
Hot flashes are caused by hormonal changes during menopause; however, they can also occur due to lifestyle and medications. Low levels of estrogen also have an affect on the hypothalamus, the part of your brain which controls sex hormones, appetite and body temperature. The drop is estrogen amounts causes your body's temperature to increase, resulting in hot flashes.
Women and Hot Flashes
The website BreastCancer.org says that around 85 percent of women in the United States will experience hot flashes before they reach menopause. They are also prone to hot flashes the first or second year after their periods stop. Approximately 20 to 50 percent of women will continue to have hot flashes after their periods have stopped.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin and contains antioxidant properties. Vitamin E protects your body tissues and cells from potential damage that may be caused by free radicals, according to MedlinePlus. According to Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, more women are looking for alternative treatments for hot flashes and are turning to vitamins for relief. A study conducted by Tarbiat Modarres University in Tehran, Iran set up a clinic trial where women were provided with 400 IU of vitamin E everyday for four weeks. Based on the study, vitamin E is recommended to be used as an alternative treatment as there was significant reduction in hot flashes in women after they took vitamin E. Consult your doctor for guidelines before taking vitamin E supplements.
Vitamin B-5
Vitamin B-5 or pantothenic acid, like all B vitamins, is water-soluble, which means it is not stored in your body, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. It is important for maintain a normal adrenal gland function. Vitamin B-5 provides the adrenal glands with optimum nutrition that helps your body to ease its transition to alternative sites during hormone synthesis, according to Power Surge.
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