Red Clover Extract (10:1)
Red Clover Extract (10:1) is a concentrated form of the red clover plant. The extract is made by soaking the red clover plant in a solvent to extract its active compounds, which include isoflavones. Isoflavones are phytoestrogens that mimic the hormone estrogen in the body. Red clover extract (10:1) is commonly used to alleviate symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, and to support bone health. It is also claimed to help with other conditions, such as asthma, cough, and skin and hair disorders. However, limited evidence shows that red clover helps with any of these illnesses.
Benefits of Red Clover Extract (10:1):
- Alleviates symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes.
- Supports bone health.
Case studies:
- Several studies of a proprietary extract of red clover isoflavones suggest that it may significantly reduce hot flashes in menopausal women.
Recommended dosage:
- Red clover has most often been used by adults in doses of 40-80 mg by mouth daily for up to one year.
- Supplementation of Red Clover Extract tends to be 40mg of total isoflavones taken once a day, or two doses totaling 80mg a day.
Potential side effects:
- No serious side effects have been reported in people taking red clover extract (10:1) for up to one year.
- General side effects may include headache, nausea, and rash.
- Animals that graze on large amounts of red clover have become infertile.
- People who have been diagnosed with breast cancer should not use red clover extract (10:1).
- Red clover extract (10:1) may interfere with certain medications, so it’s important to speak to a healthcare professional before taking it.
Sources:
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-308/red-clover
- https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-benefits-of-red-clover-89577
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/red-clover
- https://www.rxlist.com/red_clover/generic-drug.htm
- https://examine.com/supplements/red-clover-extract/
- https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/red-clover
