Whether you are male or female you may know someone who is suffering from the many effects menopause can have the body. As women begin to lose estrogen the body can go through a multitude of symptoms that at times can seem grueling. Here are a number of supplements that have been used effectively to help decrease these symptoms.

Black Cohosh- can help minimize hot flashes

Calcium- to help prevent bone loss

Flaxseeds and Flaxseed oil- can help ease night sweats

Vitamin D- at least 600 iu's for bone health

Wild Yam- alternative to hormonal replacement

Ginseng-may help improve mood and sleep

St. John's Wort- may help improve mood swings when combined with Black Cohosh

DHEA-may ease a number of menopausal symptoms

Dong Quai- can help with minimize hot flashes

Use Your Supplement-Smarts!!!!

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about any supplements you take.  

Remember:

All supplements have potential side effects.

Supplements and herbs may interact with some medicines you take. They could boost or negate a medicine's effect. Or the interaction could cause other problems.

Some herbs can cause allergic reactions.