Adding flaxseed to your daily diet could help reduce menopausal hot flushes, which are a common symptom of oestrogen deficiency at the menopause.

HRT or hormone replacement therapy is one of the most common treatments for replacing oestrogen in menopause but an increasing number of women are opting out because of side effects and a possible increased risk of heart disease and breast cancer. Researchers have already studied soya as a plant based source of oestrogen and that has been shown to help reduce menopausal symptoms. Now a recent study by the Mayo Clinic in the US suggests another phytoestrogen, flaxseed works as well. In my opinion, anything that eases menopausal symptoms naturally, particularly something as healthy as flaxseeds – which also contain omega 3 – is good news for women approaching menopause. Try drizzling flax seed oil on your salad or add a sprinkling of flaxseeds to salads and snacks. 

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