Tag: Hot flash triggers

Over 80% of perimenopausal women experience hot flashes, making dietary triggers a major concern. This raises the question for many: can oatmeal cause hot flashes? The evidence suggests that this nutritious whole grain is not a trigger, but a beneficial food for managing symptoms.

Over 75% of the salt most people consume comes from everyday processed foods, not the salt shaker on the table. This high sodium intake, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, can significantly worsen vasomotor symptoms. But **can too much sodium cause hot flashes** directly? It turns out the link is more indirect, with excess salt exacerbating the body's internal processes that trigger these uncomfortable episodes.