Red Clover Extract
Red clover extract comes from the flowering tops of Trifolium pratense, a legume rich in isoflavones such as biochanin A and formononetin.
Also listed as Red Clover Flower Powder, trifolium pratense, biochanin A, Formononetin Promensil (brand name)
Does it reduce hot flashes?
A 2021 meta-analysis of eight trials found about 1.7 fewer hot flashes daily than placebo. Results varied greatly between studies; stronger signals appeared in some higher-symptom and higher-dose groups. The authors called for better trials rather than treating the average as a predictable individual benefit. 1
What about bones and cholesterol?
NCCIH describes possible cholesterol benefit but conflicting findings. Bone-density studies are few and inconsistent. Neither area has conclusive evidence of benefit. 2
Effects by health goal
Open an effect to see the studies behind its rating. Bars show the size of the effect; the letter grades the evidence.
Essential Health1 effect
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Women's Hormones3 effects
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Bone & Joint1 effect
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Hair & Skin2 effects
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Cardiovascular1 effect
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Sources
- Red Clover NCCIH