Menopause is a difficult time where women are often desperate to find a relief for their uncomfortable side effects. These are mainly hot flashes, night sweats, low libido and fatigue and there are many drugs and herbal medicines being developed to help aid them.
Red clover is grown naturally in Europe and Asia but has been introduced to North America for grazing purposes. Red clover also goes by the name cow clover, bee-bread and purple clover. It has recently been presented as a cure for menopausal side effects.
One of the main problems occurring in the body during menopause is the lack of estrogen. This in turn creates a hormonal imbalance and creates the unpleasant side effects until the female body has adjusted to its new state.
This natural substance contains a large amount of phytoestrogens which are found in a number of other herbal extracts but not in the same high concentration. These phytoestrogens mimic the female produced sex hormone, estrogen thus increasing the level of estrogen in the body and reducing menopausal symptoms.
Red clover also contains a lot of vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, niacin, potassium and vitamin C. These all benefit the body and there is an argument that supplementing the body with good levels of vitamins and minerals can create a stronger body that in turn has a greater ability to concentrate on alleviating menopausal symptoms.
There have been medical studies that boast positive results in terms of red clover benefiting menopausal women. The study showed that it was effective in treating hot flashes, mood swings and night sweats and that women saw a decrease in hot flashes of 44% over a period of 8 weeks.
It should be taken regularly to really feel its effects. The recommended amount is 400-500mg per day most commonly in a capsule form, but it most often used in a multivitamin with many ingredients working together to relieve menopause side effects.
The natural substance is also useful for a host of other medical issues. These include osteoporosis and bone loss. Menopausal women may also find that red clover reduces their risk of heart disease due to the high concentration of lipoprotein or 'good cholesterol' found in the extract.
Often people underestimate the potency of herbal remedies like red clover. However care must be taken when consuming a supplement like red clover as it has been proven to have effects on the hormones. Therefore women with conditions related to hormonal balance should be careful taking it as it could interfere with any other drugs they may be taking.
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