If you were to ask other women to describe their experience with hot flashes and night sweats, chances are you’ll get very different accounts. From a sudden onset of heat from your lower to upper back to a pounding heart and feeling damp in your underwear, torso, and face, they can hit you very differently.
But despite the differences in experience, they mostly share the same underlying cause – Menopause (or Early/Perimenopause).
In this article, we will examine the most popular Hot Flashes treatment, safer alternatives, and our top product recommendations to reduce the intensity and severity of hot flashes and night sweats.
While the exact cause of hot flashes is not fully understood, it is believed to be related to changes in hormone levels that occur during menopause.
Research suggests that the thermoregulatory nucleus responsible for regulating our body temperature “malfunctions” and gives off a false signal13 that the body temperature is outside of the normal range and causes the body to overreact in response. This causes both hot flashes, night sweats, and even chills.
The most effective way to relieve the discomfort of hot flashes is to take estrogen, but taking this hormone carries risks, such as stroke, blood clots, heart attack14,15, urinary incontinence14, and vaginal bleeding16.
To avoid the risks, more women are exploring natural alternatives, such as phytoestrogens, vitamins and mineral supplements, as well as probiotics.
With 100s of hot flashes and night sweats solutions out there…how would you know which one works and which one doesn’t?
Fortunately, we did the research. We analyzed over 100 full-text articles, clinical studies, and research papers published in the PubMed database and examined the top 20 selling supplements for hot flashes and night sweats.
Here are the ingredients with proven results in reducing the frequency and severity of hot flashes and night sweats.
Keep in mind, not all hot flashes and night sweats supplements are created equal. Different brands use different ingredients, and some formulas are simply going to be more effective than others.
The FDA doesn’t require third-party verification. However, responsible and honest supplement manufacturers get third-party verifications as an act of good faith to provide transparency and distinguish products. Certifications verify ingredients and quantities claimed on the label. Look out for these important certifications before buying a supplement – GMP, USP, NSF, Certified Organic, NON-GMO certified.
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Why We Like Provitalize:
Provitalize by Better Body Co. is Supplement Review’s number one choice thanks to its 100% natural, no-filler formulation.
Provitalize contains 350mg of curcumin per serving and clinically studied probiotic strains of L. Gasseri, B. Breve, and B. Lactis. It is difficult to find another product that contains this combination of ingredients.
Additionally, it’s third-party tested for purity and potency. The bright orange capsules are remembered most by customers as its trademark feature.
Provitalize also has one of the most generous money-back guarantees in the supplements industry, which demonstrates the confidence in their product. Customers who don’t experience results within 90 days of purchase may write in to their 24/7 customer support team for a refund.
With that, Provitalize takes a well-deserved spot at the top.
*Results are based on users’ personal experiences collected on this page and do not necessarily reflect typical results of using these products. Please see the product website for more information.
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The Slim Gut Bundle is even more impressive than Provitalize alone because of the Previtalize prebiotic included in this bundle. Previtalize contains burdock root, a phytoestrogen that mimics estrogen in our body without the nasty side effects.
Probiotics work best with prebiotics, as prebiotics serve as the nutrients for probiotics to thrive in our gut. We like that Better Body Co. bundled these products together for a discount and offers an even steeper discount of 15% for customers who commit for the full 90-day experience.
They understand that many customers who hop from one product to another often don’t find success because they don’t give the product enough time to work. To assure customers, they have an industry-leading 90-day money-back guarantee. Unlike most supplement companies, they do not require customers to return the bottles to them to qualify for a refund.
Given the well thought-out formulation and bundling offer, the Slim Gut bundle deserves the second spot on our top 5.
*Results are based on users’ personal experiences collected on this page and do not necessarily reflect typical results of using these products. Please see the product website for more information.
By NOW Foods
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Raw Maca is a product made by NOW Foods, a family owned and operated brand in Herbs & Botanicals. Women have reported seeing benefits in energy levels and fewer hot flashes. Reported side effects include nausea, stomach discomfort, and rare instances of product defects.
Despite these side effects, the majority of customers gave Raw Maca the thumbs up, which gave us the confidence to rank it among the top 3.
*Results are based on users’ personal experiences collected on this page and do not necessarily reflect typical results of using these products. Please see the product website for more information.
By Bonafide
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We like Relizen’s plant-based formulation and the scientific approach they took to test the product’s efficacy. Relizen contains only two ingredients – its proprietary blend.
However, Amazon reviews show that Relizen does not enjoy higher ratings than other hot flashes and night sweats supplements despite the scientific approach. It also takes roughly 90 days to work, which is similar to other health supplements. Given its scientific efficacy and time needed to work, it may not deserve its high price.
On the other hand, we like that Relizen has taken a non-hyped and science-first approach, and customers don’t seem to be complaining about any side-effects. For this reason, we think Relizen deserved the fourth spot in our top 5.
*Results are based on users’ personal experiences collected on this page and do not necessarily reflect typical results of using these products. Please see the product website for more information.
By Nature’s Way
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We like that Remifemin uses a non-generic version of black cohosh root. One customer noted that unlike some black cohosh products, Remifemin regulates the amount of the ingredient in its product.
Feedback for Remifemin is generally positive on Amazon. However, some customers also reported side effects, including elevated liver enzymes and irregular heart beat. These are a few documented side effects of black cohosh online.
Despite these side effect reports, we still ranked Remifemin as #5 because they seem to occur to the minority. If you have other health conditions, we recommend seeking advice from your primary care physician before taking the product.
*Results are based on users’ personal experiences collected on this page and do not necessarily reflect typical results of using these products. Please see the product website for more information.
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