Red clover (Trifolium pratense) isoflavones and serum homocysteine in premenopausal women: a pilot study

• Published in: Journal of women's health (Larchmont, N.Y. 2002) Vol. 18; no. 11; p. 1813
• Main Authors: Samman, Samir, Koh, Hoon Siang, Flood, Victoria M, Blakesmith, Sarah J, Petocz, Peter, Lyons-Wall, Philippa M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.11.2009
• Subjects: Adult; Double-Blind Method; Female; Folic Acid - blood; Follicular Phase - metabolism; Homocysteine - blood; Humans; Isoflavones - administration & dosage; Luteal Phase - metabolism; Menstrual Cycle - drug effects; Menstrual Cycle - metabolism; Middle Aged; Pilot Projects; Premenopause - drug effects; Premenopause - metabolism; Trifolium - metabolism; Young Adult

There is limited information on the effect of isoflavones on homocysteine concentrations, a risk factor for a number of chronic diseases. Twenty-three premenopausal women participated in a double-blind, randomized, parallel study for four menstrual cycles. Subjects consumed either placebo or purifie...