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Vitamin E
This is a natural vitamin everybody needs and get through their diet, and nuts, vegetable oils and leafy greens have it in abundance. Not only can it help to protect against eye disorders and boost healthy skin, but it might also be able to fight off hot flashes: one clinical trial showed that women who supplemented with vitamin E experienced one less hot flash a day than those who didn’t take it.
Most people get enough vitamin E through their diet, but some could benefit from taking it in pill form. However, vitamin E can raise your risk of stroke or heart failure over the long-term, so consider your overall health and any other comorbid disorders (especially if they require blood thinners) before adding a vitamin E supplement to your plan.
Resources
Health (Can Supplements Ease Menopause Symptoms?)WebMD (Vitamins and Supplements Lifestyle Guide)WebMD (IPRIFLAVONE)WebMD (Natural Treatments for Menopause Symptoms)WebMD (Is DHEA the Next Wonder Drug for Menopause?)WebMD (St. John’s Wort for Depression and Mood)Healthline (B-Well: Why Women in Perimenopause Need B-Vitamins)
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