What Can Red Clover Do For The Menopause

What is Red Clover

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) contains substantial amounts of isoflavones which have mild properties similar to oestrogen

There are four known types of isoflavone and  the Red Clover plant is one of the few that contains all four. These are – Genistein, Daidzein, Biochanin A and Formononentin.

What Does Red Clover Do

By working with the bodies natural functions, Red Clover will help support the bodies natural processes and hormones throughout the menopause, helping to keep a healthy and correct levels of all hormones, assisting in the reduction of the unpleasant side effects such as Hot Flushes

It is also known for its help with cancer and respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis and also whooping cough. It also has properties that will help allieviate high cholesterol, along with thinning bones (osteoporosis) and also enlarged prostate glands.

Benefits of taking Red Clover

This herbal supplement comes from a plant of the same name, this is also known as Trefoil, quite a common plant, it’s from the flowers that the herbal extract is obtained.

Some of its known benefits are its help with the treatment of  menopausal symptoms, allergy and cough symptoms, improved blood flow and detoxing your body. The flowers contain isoflavins, which is an oestrogen like hormone which is also believed to help with combating Cancer

Red clover is also available to buy from many health stores and online suppliers for use as an effective health supplement. It usually comes in tablet form.

Red clover however could not suit everyone. If you have any existing medical conditions or you take regular medication it’s probably best to consult your GP before taking this or any health supplements.

You can purchase Red Clover products from many sources, both on the high street and on line. one of these recommended retailers is Healthspark,