Red clover is a perennial herb that grows in North America, Asia and Europe whose extract is found in vitamins and teas. It has been used for respiratory problems in the past and today is used for menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis, prostrate enlargement and high cholesterol, according to the National Institutes of Health's National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. Red clover contains nutrients such as calcium, chromium, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, niacin, thiamine and phosphorus, notes the University of Maryland Medical Center website..
Xtend-Life Female Rejuvenator
Xtend-Life Female Rejuvenator is a supplement sold to balance a woman's hormones and treat PMS and menopause symptoms. Female Rejuvenator contains 100 mg of red clover per serving, which is three capsules. Five percent of this serving is made up isoflavones, which is relevant because isoflavones are compounds that produce effects similar to the hormone estrogen in the body, according to University of Maryland Medical Center website. Each serving also contains 200 mg of 5-hydroxytryptophan, 300 mg of calcium oxide, 300 mg of L-histidine, 200 mg of L-tyrosine and 200 mg of magnesium oxide. Other herbal extracts found in Female Rejuvenator include sarsaparilla, black cohosh, Tribulus terrestris, piperine, damiana and chaste berry. A bottle of 90 capsules costs $27.45.
Novogen Promensil
Novogen Promensil is a supplement sold in tablet form to women for reducing the severity and frequency of hot flashes, as well as to balance hormone levels. The recommended dose is one tablet a day taken with food. A tablet contains 222 mg of red clover, 40 mg of isoflavones and 50 mg of calcium. A bottle of 60 tablets retails at $39.99, but sale prices may be half that.
Dee Cee Labs Red Clover Extract
Dee Cee Labs Red Clover Extract is another vitamin supplement sold to relieve menopausal symptoms such as vaginal dryness and hot flashes. It may also help relieve symptoms of PMS. This supplement comes in Vcaps suitable for vegetarians. One capsule contains 330 mg of red clover and 100 mg of red clover extract, of which 2.5 percent, or 2.5 mg, are isoflavones. The recommended dose is 1 to 2 capsules a day taken with food. Dee Cee Labs Red Clover Extract costs around $7.49 to $10.00 for 90 capsules.
Source Naturals Red Clover Extract Eternal Woman 500mg
Source Naturals Red Clover Extract Eternal Woman 500 mg contains 500 mg of red clover extract per tablet and a minimum of 40 mg of isoflavones. It is sold under the category of menopause support. It also contains 164 mg of calcium per tablet. The recommended dose is one tablet daily. This supplement costs around $7 for 30 tablets.
References
- National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine: Red Clover
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Red Clover
- XTend-Life: Female Rejuvenator
- VitaCost.com: Novogen Promensil: 60 Tablets
- EarthTurns.com: Dee Cee Labs Red Clover Extract
- Imedmart.com: Source Naturals - Red Clover Extract Eternal Woman 500mg - Red Clover Extract 30 tablets
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