No Benefit evidenceother
Flaxseed for Hot Flashes
Flaxseed lignans are converted by gut bacteria into weak phytoestrogen-like compounds (enterolactone and enterodiol) with mild estrogen-receptor activity.
How strong is the research?
No Benefit evidence
Dietary supplements and herbal remedies as a category, and dietary modification broadly, are 'not recommended' or rated Level III insufficient evidence for vasomotor symptoms.
How much to take
50–410 mg