Formononetin
Red clover (Latin name: Trifolium pratense L.), also known as red clover, clover, red clover, etc., is a short-term perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Trifolium in the family Fabaceae;
Red clover extract is extracted from dried stems and leaves with flowers. The extract is usually standardized to contain 8%, 20% and 40% of biochanin. The ingredients include formononetin, biochanin A, daidzein and genistein, accounting for 73-76%, 23-25%, less than 1% and less than 1% respectively.
Formononetin is found in a number of plants and herbs such as red clover. Along with other phytoestrogens, it predominantly occurs in leguminous plants and Fabaceae, particularly in beans, such as green beans, lima beans, soy and many others, as the free aglycone or in the form of its glucoside ononin.
Applications:
1. Antioxidant effect: Formononetin has a strong antioxidant effect, which can help remove free radicals in the body and reduce the damage of oxidative stress to the body.
2. Anti-inflammatory effect: Formononetin has an anti-inflammatory effect, which can reduce inflammatory response, relieve pain and swelling.
3. Antibacterial effect: Formononetin has an inhibitory effect on a variety of bacteria and fungi, and can help prevent and treat infectious diseases.
4. Anti-tumor effect: Studies have shown that Formononetin has an inhibitory effect on certain tumor cells and has potential anti-tumor effects.
5. Protect cardiovascular health: Formononetin can lower cholesterol levels, improve blood circulation, and help protect cardiovascular health.
6. Relieve menopausal symptoms: Formononetin can regulate female hormone levels and relieve menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, etc.
7. Promote bone health: Formononetin can promote bone growth and repair, and help prevent bone diseases such as osteoporosis.
8. Improve skin health: Formononetin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which can improve skin problems such as inflammation, wrinkles, etc.
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