Hops
Flowers used in beer production containing the potent phytoestrogen hopein (8-prenylnaringenin)
Also known as: Humulus lupulus, dried hop flowers
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Hops, based on research from longevity science.
- Hopein
Source: How Not to Age
- 8-Prenylnaringenin
Milligan 1999: identification of a potent phytoestrogen (8-prenylnaringenin) in hops and beer
Source: How Not to Age
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Hops may influence, based on the source research.
Improves
- Hot Flashes1 teaspoon dried hop flowers daily
Daily teaspoon of dried hop flowers significantly reduces hot flash symptoms
Source: How Not to Age
- Menopause symptoms
RCT (Aghamiri 2016): hop extract improved early menopausal symptoms and hot flashes
Source: How Not to Age
Dosage Recommendations
Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.
- 1 teaspoon dried hop flowers dailyfor Hot Flashes
Daily teaspoon of dried hop flowers significantly reduces hot flash symptoms
Source: How Not to Age
Sources
- How Not to Age