Key result
Red clover isoflavones at 40 mg and 80 mg significantly improved arterial compliance in menopausal women compared to placebo (P<0.001).
Why the study?
Do red clover isoflavones improve arterial compliance and plasma lipids in menopausal women?
RCT (n=17)
Do red clover isoflavones improve arterial compliance and plasma lipids in menopausal women?
Absolute Event Rate: 24.4% vs 19.7%
p-value: p=<0.001
Red clover isoflavones significantly improve systemic arterial compliance in menopausal women without affecting plasma lipids, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach for improving cardiovascular function after menopause.
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Should not yet change practice in menopausal women; leaves open arterial compliance effects pending randomized trials.
Paul J. Nestel (1999) conducted an RCT in Menopause (n=17). Isoflavones from red clover vs. Placebo was evaluated on Arterial compliance (p=<0.001). Red clover isoflavones at 40 mg and 80 mg significantly improved arterial compliance in menopausal women compared to placebo (P<0.001).
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