Red Clover For menopause

Description

Red clover benefits: Menopause symptoms and enlarged prostate

Long used traditionally in India, Red Clover (trifolium pratense) is a common wild plant found natively in Eurasia. It is often noted for its blossom and valued for use in making teas. Lindens Red Clover 1000mg Tablets are formulated using a concentrated 7:1 extract of the red clover blossom, standardised to contain 6.6mg isoflavones and equivalent to 1000mg whole dried blossoms.

Enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia) – Some early research suggests that red clover supplements might improve some symptoms of an enlarged prostate. It seems to reduce nighttime urination.

Red clover for menopause – A number of small studies have been done to see if red clover may help relieve the discomforts of menopause, especially hot flashes.https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-benefits-of-red-clover-89577

Osteoporosis –  As estrogen levels drop during menopause, your risk for developing osteoporosis (significant bone loss) goes up. A few studies suggest that a proprietary extract of red clover isoflavones may slow bone loss and even boost bone mineral density in pre- and perimenopausal women

Interactions

• Red clover has blood-thinning abilities and can increase the effects of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs. Avoid taking it with blood thinners like Coumadin (warfarin) and stop taking it at least two weeks prior to surgery.
• The herb may also interact with birth control pills due to the hormone-like actions of its isoflavones.
• Do not use red clover  if you have certain types of cancer, severe psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis.
• If you’re considering using red clover, make sure to consult your physician first to avoid problematic drug-herb interactions.