Red clover to alleviate hot flushes
Are you one of those who experience significant discomfort during menopause? If so, you may benefit from fermented red clover extract, which works particularly well for hot flushes.
In clinical studies (randomised and placebo-controlled) conducted by Aarhus University, fermented red clover has been shown to reduce hot flushes by an average of 23%, while also reducing sweating tendencies by as much as 40% in menopausal women.
Red clover is particularly interesting in this context because it contains phyto-oestrogens, also known as isoflavones, which have a structure similar to oestrogen. It is partly the low oestrogen levels during and after menopause that can trigger symptoms of varying severity.
What is the difference between hot flushes and sweats?
Hot flushes and sweating episodes are two different, but closely connected, menopausal symptoms. Hot flushes can be described as the body’s reaction to changes in surrounding temperature, while sweating is the body’s attempt to cool down again.Although it is possible to experience these symptoms separately, they are often experienced at the same time.
Why do you get hot flushes during the menopause? And what can help?
Hot flushes are commonly associated with menopause. For many women, they are experienced as a sudden rise in body heat, mainly around the head and upper body. The exact cause of hot flushes is still not fully understood.
However, there is evidence to suggest that hot flushes are linked to the body no longer producing the female hormone oestrogen in the same amounts as before. This hormonal imbalance makes the hypothalamus — the part of the brain that regulates body temperature (the body’s “thermostat”) — more sensitive, and therefore more likely to activate the sweat glands.
This is why hot flushes and sweating episodes occur more frequently during menopause. Using red clover for hot flushes may help reduce these symptoms.
What hot flushes feel like?
It is estimated that around 80% of all women experience hot flushes during menopause. Some women notice almost nothing, others experience occasional hot flushes with mild warmth in the cheeks, while some are affected by severe hot flushes accompanied by heavy sweating.
Hot flushes can occur at any time of day, but they are most commonly experienced in the evening. For women who are most severely affected by hot flushes and night sweats, this can lead to poor sleep and, as a result, low energy levels,reduced concentration, mood swings, and irritability. Although far from everyone experiences it, hot flushes can also affect men as they get older.
Fermented red clover for hot flushes and sweats during the menopause
There are many suggestions for what can help relieve hot flushes. Herbs and plants have been used for centuries to make menopause more manageable, and red clover is often highlighted for its ability to reduce symptoms such as hot flushes. For this reason, it may be a valuable support for managing menopausal hot flushes.
The active plant compounds in red clover, known as isoflavones, resemble female oestrogen but differ in that they bind to other areas in the body. Red clover may therefore help support hormonal balance.
Red clover may help make the body less sensitive to temperature fluctuations and therefore contribute to a calmer and more comfortable menopause, where hot flushes and sweating episodes are less likely to dominate everyday life.
REGOMEO, fermented red clover extract from Herrens Mark, is fermented using lactic acid bacteria, which naturally preserves the product so it can be delivered completely without added alcohol or preservatives. The extract is also unpasteurised, which helps preserve the live lactic acid bacteria. Fermentation also means that the phyto-oestrogens in red clover are separated from their sugar molecules, resulting in a form that is more easily absorbed by the body.
Red clover help relieve discomfort during the menopause
Red clover is believed to be beneficial for more than just hot flushes and sweating episodes when it comes to menopausal symptoms. If you are one of those who experiences restlessness, red clover may also help bring greater balance to the body. In addition to red clover, Regomeo also contains lemon balm, which helps support a positive mood and healthy sleep, while the peppermint content supports digestion if it feels sluggish.
This means
you may experience several benefits when taking red clover for hot flushes.
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Anette Werenskiold
Anette is passionate about women's health, with a particular focus on women's hormonal balance. She has worked with health, beauty, nutrition and exercise for the past 25 years. Anette is a medically certified Functional Hormone Practitioner from the Institute for Complementary Hormone Therapy in Denmark, where she also holds a certification as Hormone & Cycle Coach.
Anette is also a Medically Certified Body Therapist, Pilates- and Yoga Instructor.
Anette has worked with Herrens Mark for 7 years, where she now is responsible for product training and education
