Product comprising red clover extract and methods for producing the same
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HERRENS MARK APS
- Publication Date
- 2016-01-07
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] The invention relates to a composition comprising red clover extract. The red clover extract has been fermented to obtain a composition comprising the aglycone form of isoflavones. The fermentation is preferably performed by a lactic acid bacteria.BACKGROUND
[0002] The human menopause is associated with increased risk of osteoporosis, negative changes in lipid status, cardiovascular events, vasomotor symptoms and reduced quality of life. The aetiology of these effects is thought to derive from the deficiency and / or dysregulation of normal estrogen homeostasis caused by the menopause. Hormone replacement therapy with estrogen has proven to be effective in treating osteoporosis and vasomotor symptoms associated with the menopause. Hormone replacement therapy has however proved to be of limited use in this regard due to the inherent problems regarding the side effects of treatment, i.e. increased risks for cancer (breast, endometrial and ovarian), cardiovascular d...