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read this important notice concerning supplement medical claims)
Potential applications where Red Clover
may be helpful to those suffering symptoms:
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premenstrual tension (especially when
associated with oestrogen excess)
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enlarged prostate and other prostate
disorders
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cellular protection
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coughs and general respiratory congestion
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bronchitis
Red Clover is a source of phytoestrogens
which are often used to help maintain healthy hormone balance in women
and in men.
Female Hormonal Tonic
If the levels of oestrogen are too high,
the herb's comparatively weak phytoestrogenic isoflavones (1,000 weaker)
can occupy receptors that otherwise could have been occupied by the
much stronger hormone. If the oestrogen activity in the body is too
low, phytoestrogens can exert a mild positive oestrogenic effect.
Prostate Protective
As excessive oestrogen activity is also
associated with prostate dysfunction (such as enlarged prostate) the
oestrogen-blocking capabilities of red clover's phytoestrogenic isoflavones
are thought to be of potential benefit.
Cell Protective
The phytoestrogenic isoflavones have been
very thoroughly studied with respect to their potential cell-protecting
abilities. The research suggests a number of relevant mechanisms for
this protective effect, including inhibition of certain cell damaging
agents (e.g. free radicals) and inhibition of adverse cellular changes.
Anti-bacterial
Laboratory tests on red clover have shown
it to possess activity against a variety of pathogenic bacteria.
Expectorant
Although research has yet to clearly explain
the reasons for this use, one of the most prominent historical uses
of red clover is as an expectorant in clearing respiratory congestion
in cases of coughs and other bronchial conditions.
Any references, studies
or testimonials on this website do not imply that similar results will
happen with your use of products referred to. Our web pages are
not intended to recommend any supplement as a drug, as a diagnosis for
specific illnesses or conditions, nor as a product to eliminate diseases
or other medical conditions or complications. We make no medical claims
as to the benefits of any of the products to improve medical conditions.
*We always recommend
that you work in conjunction with your primary medical advisor, particularly
if you have an existing medical condition, and that you do not take
any products during pregnancy or breast-feeding without first referring
to your primary medical advisor.
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Red Clover extract