Judging by the increased use of painkillers in developed countries it looks like our tolerance for pain has declined over the generations. Although modern drugs are invaluable pain controllers, a growing awareness of side effects from overuse should dampen the enthusiasm to take them. This explains the search for natural alternatives, including red clover. The isoflavones this plant introduces into the body may lower the individual's sensitivity to pain. Tests on rats showed how red clover extract lowered their pain thresholds.

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