Will Alfalfa be Your Next Wonder-Food?
Many people have asked why we offer whole food supplements that contain alfalfa. Wonder no more!
Hay is for horses, but if you go back even further in history you’ll see that alfalfa is even better. When people fed alfalfa to their horses centuries ago they discovered the animals became stronger and faster. Then they figured if it’s good for the livestock, then it might be even better for the people. Ever since, alfalfa has been considered somewhat of a wonder food. Alfalfa, to those of us in the Nutrition business, is somewhat of a wonder. Alfalfa has been used by the Chinese since the sixth century to treat kidney stones, and to relieve fluid retention and swelling.
Alfalfa is a perennial herb that grows throughout the world in a variety of climates and its health benefits seem to be continually expanded. The leaves of the alfalfa plant are rich in minerals and nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, and carotene (useful against both heart disease and cancer).
Alfalfa is a good laxative and a natural diuretic. It is useful in the treatment of urinary tract infections, and kidney, bladder and prostrate disorders. Alkalizes and detoxifies the body, especially the liver. Promotes pituitary gland function and contains an anti-fungus agent. This versatile herb is also a folk remedy for arthritis, diabetes, asthma, hay fever, and is reputed to be an excellent appetite stimulant and overall tonic.
As of recent, alfalfa has been studied for its benefits as a cholesterol-reducer:
“Currently, the most convincing clinical evidence for a medical effect of alfalfa is for controlling cholesterol. In several animal and human studies, alfalfa supplements reduced blood cholesterol levels, particularly for individuals with a specific kind of high cholesterol known as type II hyperlipoproteinemia. Although the exact reasons are not understood completely, fibers and chemicals in alfalfa appear to stick to cholesterol, keeping it from staying in the blood or depositing in blood vessels. More of the harmful types of cholesterol leave the body, while high-density lipoprotein (HDL) — the “good” kind of cholesterol — seems not to be affected.” (drugdigest)
For a plant food it has an amazing amount of protein — 20 percent of its nutrition is protein. Other nutrients include:.
- 20% Protein
- 8 Enzymes
- 13 Vitamins
- Beta Carotene
- Rich source of Vitamin K
- 20% Fiber
- 16 Amino Acids
- 13 Trace Minerals
Which of our products contain alfalfa? Glad you asked:
These products lead the list, but you’ll also find this wonder food in several other of our NutriPlex Formulas whole food supplements.
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