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Red clover

Also called: Trifolium pratense, Red clover isoflavones

A flowering plant rich in isoflavones, plant compounds with weak estrogen-like effects. It is used for menopause symptoms, though study results are mixed.

Commonly used for

  • Hot flashes and night sweats
  • Menopause support
  • Bone health after menopause (evidence is limited)

Found naturally in

  • Red clover flowers, sometimes used as a tea
  • Related isoflavones are found in soy and chickpeas

Label red flags

  • No isoflavone standardization listed
  • Stacking with soy isoflavones or other phytoestrogen products

Check with a provider

  • History of breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer, or other hormone-sensitive conditions
  • Taking tamoxifen, hormone therapy, or hormonal birth control
  • Taking blood thinners such as warfarin, or planning surgery
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Supplements that contain it

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Parts of the body it affects

Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.

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Reproductive organs

Your ovaries and uterus shape your cycle, fertility, and hormones. Sex hormones also influence the immune system, one reason autoimmune disease is more common in women.

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