Red Clover Extract
Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is a plant in the Fabaceae (legume) family that is a source of isoflavones with estrogen-like effects, similar to soy. Red clover has primarily been researched as a supplement in menopause and might reduce the frequency of hot flashes, but other menopause-related outcomes have been largely inconclusive.
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What it is
Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is a plant in the Fabaceae (legume) family that is a source of isoflavones with estrogen-like effects, similar to soy. Red clover has primarily been researched as a supplement in menopause and might reduce the frequency of hot flashes, but other menopause-related outcomes have been largely inconclusive.
Key findings
- Grade B: Anxiety Symptoms (Menopause)
- Grade C: Apolipoprotein B (Dyslipidemia)
- Grade D: Bone Mineral Density (Bone Health)
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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Red Clover Extract
Quick Facts: Red Clover Extract
- Best Evidence:Grade B
- Conditions Studied:12
- Research Outcomes:102
- Grade B Findings:1
- Key Effect:Menopause
Detailed Outcomes
Evidence by Condition
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Research Citations (33)
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