Natures Aid Red Clover Complex (120)

Natures Aid Red Clover Complex with Sage, Siberian Ginseng & Liquorice 120 Tablets The menopause can be accompanied by symptoms which vary in severity from slightly uncomfortable to distinctly unpleasant. During the menopause, these symptoms can include hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes, depression, poor concentration, fatigue, insomnia, loss of libido and vaginal dryness. After the menopause there is an increased risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. Many cultures have a long tradition of using herbs to counter the undesired effects of the menopause. Natures Aid Red Clover Complex with Sage combines the properties of several of these herbs in a product that is specially designed to support health and well-being during the menopause and beyond and is often used as a replacement for HRT. BENEFITS Red Clover Red Clover has been shown to relieve common menopausal problems such as hot flushes, sweating, nervousness, irritability, insomnia and vaginal dryness. Liquorice Liquorice helps the body to adapt if stressed, maintains natural sleep patterns and moderates the effects of fluctuating oestrogen levels. Isoflavones are thought to protect against narrowing of the arteries in postmenopausal women and to reduce cholesterol levels. Siberian Ginseng Siberian Ginseng has been shown to maintain high levels of performance under conditions of mental and physical stress. It has long been used to boost energy reserves when they are flagging or to improve stamina when demands are high. The effect is apparent as soon as 30 minutes after taking. Sage Sage is traditionally used to treat symptoms of menopause, especially hot flushes and excess sweating. PRODUCT FEATURES Red Clover - contains 4 Isoflavones: Genistein, Daidzein, Biochanin A and Formononetin. Liquorice - contains glycyrrhizinic acid (also called glycyrrhizin), which is believed to reduce inflammation by way of prolonging the effectiveness of cortisol, the body’s own anti-inflammatory substance. This action may help women where sex has become uncomfortable. Liquorice also contains several isoflavonoids, giving liquorice ‘phyto-oestrogenic’ properties. Phyto-oestrogens are thought to mimic human oestrogen, though are very weak in comparison. However, that weak level of activity balance hormone fluctuations by adding a little extra when oestrogen is very low, and reducing oestrogenic activity in times of excess by displacing oestrogen in the tissues. Siberian Ginseng - contains active components known as eleutherosides. These are thought to act on the adrenal glands preventing them from enlarging and producing more hormones when the body is stressed. Siberian Ginseng also exhibits powerful anti-oxidant activity, which is thought to help protect the body during high physical demand. It appears to moderate the release of energy-rich chemicals in response to stress hormones, resulting in a prolonged energy supply rather than a short sharp burst followed by exhaustion. It also contains caffeic acid derivatives, which have some mild stimulatory effects. Sage - contains rosmarinic acid, tannins and flavonoids. A German study found that sage reduced sweating by as much as 50%.