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Why red clover is
regarded as such a good source of isoflavones?
Red clover has very high levels of isoflavones. About 2% of
isofalvones are in the leaves. This is ten times the amount in
soy. Unlike other legumes and soy, red clover contains all four
estrogenic isoflavones: biochanin, formonoetin, daidzein, and
genistein.
Why is red clover preferred to other sources of isoflavones?
It delivers all four major estrogenic isoflavones
It has estrogenic effects when consumed
The estrogenic levels in red clover are high so it doesn’t
have to be concentrated
It is considered to be a safe plant for human consumption
It does not have any anti-nutritive factors and no known to
cause allergies
What benefits does red clover offer to menopausal women?
A convenient and safe way to obtain all four main estrogenic
isoflavones
Isofalvones in red clover provide an estrogenic effect. As
isoflavones increased, hot flashes decreased.
Will red clover make me gain weight?
Red clover is a mild diuretic. It causes the body to shed
water instead of retaining water.
Are there any side effects from red clover?
There are no major side effects; however some people have
reported a minor skin rash. These people may have been allergic
to other ingredients in the red clover supplement rather than to
red clover itself.
Interactions you should know about
If you are taking blood-thinning drugs such as Coumadin or
even aspirin, red clover should be used only under a physician’s
supervision. Red clover has mild blood-thinning properties that
may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulants
or antiplatelet drugs.
Red clover may:
 Elevate
or balance moods |
Support
cardiovascular health |
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Improve
sleeping patterns |
Promote
maintenance of bone mass |
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Reduce
menopausal symptoms (hot flashes) |
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