Red clover contains chemicals called phytoestrogens that are similar to the hormone estrogen. It grows in many regions, including Europe, central Asia and northern Africa.

Some people use red clover as a traditional remedy for menopausal symptoms, arthritis and chest pain, asthma, cough.

However, it can interact negatively with certain medications, including blood thinners.

Benefits:

Bone health: As a woman reaches menopause, the decline in reproductive hormones that is, estrogen can lead to increased bone turnover and a decrease in BMD. Red clover contains isoflavones, which are a type of phytoestrogen a plant compound that can weakly mimic estrogen in the body. Some research has shown a link between isoflavone intake and a reduced risk of osteoporosis.

Skin and Hair Health: In a randomized study of 109 postmenopausal women, participants reported significant improvements in the texture, appearance, and overall quality of hair and skin after taking 80 mg of red clover extract for 90 days.

Precautions: Hormone-sensitive conditions such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids: Red clover may act like estrogen. If you have a condition that may be aggravated by estrogen, do not use red clover.

Estrogen interacts with Red Clover - Large amounts of red clover can have some of the same effects as estrogen. Taking red clover along with estrogen may reduce the effects of estrogen.