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Types of Red Clover: Forms & Bioavailability

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Forms Comparison

FormBioavailabilityBest For
Standardized Isoflavone Extract (Promensil)HighMenopausal symptoms — the most clinically studied form, standardized to 40mg total isoflavones per tablet
Dried Flower Tea or CapsuleLow-ModerateTraditional use — lower and more variable isoflavone content; pleasant as a tea but less reliable for therapeutic dosing

Standardized Isoflavone Extract (Promensil)

Bioavailability: High. Best for: Menopausal symptoms — the most clinically studied form, standardized to 40mg total isoflavones per tablet.

Dried Flower Tea or Capsule

Bioavailability: Low-Moderate. Best for: Traditional use — lower and more variable isoflavone content; pleasant as a tea but less reliable for therapeutic dosing.

References

  1. (). Phytoestrogens for menopausal vasomotor symptoms. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. DOI
  2. (). Phytoestrogen supplements for the treatment of hot flashes: the Isoflavone Clover Extract (ICE) Study. JAMA. DOI