RED CLOVER AND SOY EXTRACT COMPLEX, 60 vcaps, 500 mg
Specials: $14.95 each for 2 bottles
$12.95 each for 3 bottles and more

Soy and Red Clover: help to support healthy hormonal balance for all women.

Additional female hormonal and emotional support: 400 mg of phytoestrogens (isoflavones) per capsule

Scientists classify soy isoflavones from the plant Glycine max as phytoestrogens. Phyto is a Greek root word meaning plant, so phytoestrogens are plant-based compounds that have estrogen-like activity. Because they are structurally similar to estrogens, these compounds compete for placement on cells receptor sites, just as estrogen does and exert estrogenic activity in the body. However, when the body's estrogen levels are naturally low, such as during menopause, there is insufficient amounts of estrogen to be fully effective. Because of their estrogen-like effects, isoflavones have been studied for a wide spectrum of health benefits from pre-menopausal symptoms to heart health. Several studies have shown soy isoflavones have beneficial effects on reducing menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, reduced libido, and vaginal dryness. As well, studies have shown that isoflavones can reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering harmful cholesterol (LDL) while improving healthy cholesterol levels (HDL). The reduction of bone mineral density, which is a major contributor to osteoporosis, may also be significantly improved by the intake of soy isoflavones.

There are four major types of soy isoflavones called genistein, daidzein, biochanin, and formononetin that are considered to be mainly responsible for the health benefits associated with phytoestrogens.

Soybeans and soy foods like tofu are the best dietary source of isoflavones as they contain the highest known amounts of genistein and daidzein, the most powerful isoflavones. However, many soy protein concentrates and soy products in the food supply may be processed with alcohol, which reduces if not destroys the isoflavone content. In order to provide the most effective product, all of our Soy products are processed using only water and are derived from Soy that has not been genetically engineered.

Red clover, just as soy, is a member of the legume family. The unique point of difference between isoflavones derived from red clover and those extracted from soybeans is that red clover extracts contain all 4 different isoflavones (genistein, daidzein, biochanin, and formononetin), while soybeans contain only 2 (genistein and daidzein). Red clover also contains flavonoid compounds called coumestans, which some studies suggest have six times more estrogen like activity than isoflavones.

Typical dosage is 30 to 60 mgs daily. Most conducted studies mentioned above have been tested on levels of 25-100 mg of Soy Isoflavones administered daily.

Cautions

• Pregnant or lactating women should avoid taking soy isoflavone based supplements.

• If you are on kidney dialysis, consult a health care practitioner prior to using Soy Isoflavones.

• Studies have reported that Soy Isoflavones (phytoestrogens) act similar to the body's natural hormone estrogen. If you have or are susceptible to hormonally related cancers, such as breast, ovarian and prostate, consult your health care practitioner prior to using Soy Isoflavones.

• Individuals that are allergic to soybeans should avoid all soy isoflavone based supplements. A high fiber diet may interfere with the absorption of soy isoflavones. Boosting soy intake slightly more than the recommended amount may be advisable.

• Consuming large amounts of Soy Isoflavones could suppress thyroid function and/or cause a worsening of hypothyroidism. If you have any type of thyroid disease consult a health care practitioner prior to using Soy Isoflavones.

• There is some concern about the use of soy-based infant formulas. Research indicates that exposing infants to high levels of soy isoflavones may cause problems with the infant's hormonal development.
  
  

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