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    2005

    The effect of red clover isoflavones on menopausal symptoms, lipids and vaginal cytology in menopausal women: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

    Hidalgo LA, Chedraui PA, Morocho N, Ross S, San Miguel G

    Published in Gynecological Endocrinology

    Key Findings

    Red clover isoflavones 80 mg/day reduced menopausal symptom scores and improved HDL cholesterol compared with placebo over 90 days.

    Conclusions

    Isoflavones improved symptom scores and some lipid measures in this small trial.

    Limitations

    Small sample; short duration; single centre.

    Supplements Studied

    Red clover isoflavones 80 mg/day reduced menopausal symptom scores and improved HDL cholesterol over 90 days.

    Related Health Concerns

    Menopause

    Study Details

    Year:2005
    Sample Size:60
    Duration:13 weeks
    Quality Score:5/10

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