Hot Flashes Left Her Miserable and Exhausted—Until Vitamin E Changed Her Life
Plus see more perks of supplementing with vitamin E
Sleepless nights and relentless hot flashes left Katie Smith, 50, drenched in sweat and desperate for relief. It wasn’t until a surprising tip from the radio led her to try vitamin E for hot flashes—and the results were life-changing. Here, she shares her story about the natural remedy that relieved one of the most bothersome symptoms of menopause. Plus discover three more impressive health benefits of vitamin E.
Hot flashes made me foggy and irritable
“This is the third night in a row I can’t fall back asleep because I’m so hot. It’s time to do something, I thought as I tossed and turned.
“It all made sense—I was almost 50, and I’d heard other women talk about night sweats and hot flashes that started when they were younger than me, so I figured this was going to be a regular thing during my menopause transition. I was determined to stop them before they got worse instead of just accepting this is how the next few years might be.
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“My sleep really affects my moods, and that week was almost impossible to get through. I kept forgetting things, I couldn’t concentrate on my career as a writer and I was so grouchy and irritable. I didn’t feel like myself at all.
Natural remedies didn’t ease my symptoms
“I got some temperature-controlling sheets which helped a little, but I was still waking up at night. Not to mention sheets can’t do anything to help the hot flashes that happen during the day. I called my gynecologists who recommended having some tests done and discussing hormone therapy, which was something I didn’t want to do yet.
“So, I did some research and found that if you cut out certain foods like sugar, don’t have starchy carbs at dinner, exercise regularly, limit alcohol and don’t eat within two hours of going to bed, that will help treat hot flashes and night sweats. I was already doing most of those things, but doubled down and paid more attention. After a few weeks of really sticking to it, I didn’t notice a change at all. In fact, my body temperature continued to rise.
Discovering vitamin E for hot flashes
“One night after spin class, I was driving home listening to John Tesh radio. I perked up when he said something about how one vitamin can eliminate night sweats, restless legs and hot flashes. Turns out the cure was simple: vitamin E. Of course I was willing to try it. Maybe it was the answer I’d been looking for.
“Instead of going right home, I stopped at the closest pharmacy, picked up a bottle of vitamin E and took some that night before bed. I couldn’t believe the difference it made in the intensity of my hot flashes. After taking it for a few nights, I was sleeping through the night. Within a week, my hot flashes and night sweats were gone and my quality of life was starting to improve.
“Vitamin E is an antioxidant, an essential nutrient for humans found in nuts, seeds, oils and spinach. Studies show it reduces hot flashes and night sweats by balancing progesterone and estrogen levels that fluctuate during menopause. Another bonus was that it helped boost my mood. At first I wondered if it was all a coincidence, but when I ran out of vitamin E and stopped taking it for a week, the hot flashes and irritability came right back.
“I started taking Naturwise Vitamin E, a non-synthetic capsule. I take one each night before bed, and now I never go without it. Vitamin E made a big difference in reducing my hot flashes. I don’t have any night sweats and can sleep through the night, and my moods are better because of it. I feel like a new woman, and I tell everyone I know about the positive things this simple, inexpensive vitamin has done for me!”
3 more benefits of vitamin E
This humble vitamin does more than help manage menopause symptoms. Some of the other health benefits of vitamin E include:
It improves heart health
Simple changes—like boosting your vitamin E intake—can make a big difference in reducing your risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular problems. In fact, a study published in The Lancet research found that participants who took 400 to 800 IU of vitamin E daily had a 77 percent lower risk of non-fatal heart attacks.
It protects your vision
A major eye health study published in the journal Archives of Ophthalmology found that people who took a daily mix of vitamin C, beta-carotene and 400 IU of vitamin E had a 25 percent lower risk of developing advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
It boosts brain health
While brain games and activities that keep the mind sharp can help reduce Alzheimer’s risk, vitamin E may also play a role. Research in the journal Antioxidants found that in a group of more than 3,000 older women, those who consumed more vitamin E had less cognitive decline over time.
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