Nature gives us products every day that can be very useful for treating some of the most common and widespread health problems. A few days ago we talked about the properties of oats for diet and intestine. Today we will focus on another little-known but increasingly popular plant in natural medicine: red clover. And 80 mg a day is enough to lower cholesterol and prevent osteoporosis.
The property
Red clover or wild clover belongs to the legume family and is very rich in isoflavones, one of the best antioxidants found in nature. Just think that one of them, genistein, has an antioxidant capacity that is three times greater than Vitamin C.
Due to these properties, red clover is used in many fields. It is excellent for relieving the symptoms of menopause and traditional oriental medicine also recommends it for respiratory and circulatory problems.
But the benefits that red clover can bring to our body don’t end there. The most recent scientific researches confirm that this plant is excellent for countering high cholesterol and preventing osteoporosis thanks to the presence of formomonetin.
80 mg a day is enough to lower cholesterol and prevent osteoporosis: how to take red clover
Red clover has incredible properties but we have to take it in the right way and in the right quantities. There are red clover tablets on the market and they usually contain about 40 mg of isoflavones. If we opt for this type of supplement, we must never exceed 80 mg per day.
Alternatively we can consume it orally. Take a tablespoon of clover extract and infuse it for a few minutes in hot water. We filter and drink. The maximum recommended dose is three cups per day.
Red clover is also excellent for seasoning dishes. We buy some sachets of extract powder and try to sprinkle it on the salads. Otherwise we can use it as a base for a soup. We will give our dishes a unique flavor and bring great benefits to our health.
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