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1. It lowers cholesterol- In several studies, alfalfa
supplementation reduced blood cholesterol levels, particularly for
individuals with a specific kind of high cholesterol known as type II
hyperlipoproteinemia. It appears that the fibers and chemicals in
alfalfa stick to cholesterol, so that it doesn’t stay in the blood so
it can’t be deposited on blood vessel walls. Even more exciting is that
it seems to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) while leaving good cholesterol
(HDL) alone.
2. Contains essential enzymes needed to efficiently digest food- (Lipase
– fat splitting,Amylase – acts on starches,Coagulase – coagulates or
clots blood,Emulsin – acts upon sugar,Invertase – converts cane sugar
to dextrose,Peroxidate – oxidizing effect of the blood,Pectinase –
forms vegetable jelly,Protase – digests proteins)
3. Alfalfa is a great digestive aid-
The chlorophyll, enzymes, minerals, vitamins all aid digestion and help
stimulate lagging appetites.The 8 essential enzymes assist in digesting
all 4 classes of food: proteins, fats, starches and sugars.
4. Aids in healing peptic ulcers- Contains
Vitamin U, a vitamin found in green vegetables. It is used in the
treatment of peptic ulcers, colitis, and gastritis and has an effect on
secretory, acid-forming, and enzymatic functions of the intestinal
tract*. Vitamin U effectively cured 80% of peptic ulcers of those
tested at Stanford
University, (as stated in “Nature’s Healing Grasses”).
5. Aids the kidneys in ridding the body of excess fluid and regulates the bowels-
Chemicals in alfalfa have mild diuretic properties, which may promote
the loss of water from the body. Therefore, alfalfa may relieve
swelling caused by excess water accumulation.
6. Helps the body fight off infection- The
chlorophyll in alfalfa develops an effective barrier against bacterial
invasion by its stimulation effect on the growth of connective tissue
and granulation tissue.
7. Alfalfa has a long history of health benefits.
Some consider it a superfood!- AL-FAL-FA meaning father of all foods.
They were so convinced that it was beneficial to the health and
strength of the body.
8. Alfalfa is rich in vitamins-Vitamin A –
for night vision and important for eye health. Builds resistance to
infections, especially in the respiratory tract; promotes growth ands
vitality; promotes healthy skin and is essential in pregnancy. Vitamin E-
protects cells against damage from sun’s radiation and air pollution;
promotes heart, cardiovascular and muscle health and improved immune
function; promotes muscle tone in the body; helps bring nutrients to
cells and helps strengthen blood vessel walls, including capillary
walls; helps proper focusing of the eyes.Vitamin U – promotes health of body to help overcome peptic ulcers.Vitamin B6-helps food assimilation and protein and fat metabolism; promotes nerve and skin health; helps battle nausea symptoms.Vitamin K- essential for blood clotting; important in liver functions; may possibly contribute to vitality and longevity.Vitamin D -
regulates the use of calcium and phosphorus in the body and is
therefore necessary for the proper formation of strong and healthy
teeth and bones.
9. Alfalfa is rich in minerals-Calcium- builds and maintains bones and teeth; helps clot blood, aids in vitality and endurance; regulates heart rhythm, soothes nerves.Iron – required in manufacturing hemoglobin; helps carry oxygen in the blood.Manganese is
a trace element that is thought to be involved with the body’s use of
carbohydrates from food. This helps alfalfa lower blood sugar levels.
Because alfalfa may have a lowering effect on blood sugar, alfalfa may
increase the effectiveness of medications used for the treatment of
diabetes.Potassium – necessary for normal muscle tone, nerves, heart action and enzyme reactions; digests fats.Phosphorus –
needed for normal bone and tooth structure. Interrelated with action of
calcium and Vitamin D. Improves nourishment of nerve tissue.Chlorine (chloride) – an essential electrolyte which cleans and purifies the body; regulates fat, sugar and starch metabolism.Sodium –
regulates fluid balance throughout body; neutralizes acids, prevents
clotting of blood; activates spleen, bowels and stomach functions.Silicon Magnesium –
helps body to deal with constipation; steadies the nerves; has
protective effect on skin and body; stimulates brain function.
10. Alfalfa is high in protein-
Alfalfa has 18.9% as compared to beef at 16.5%, milk at 3.3% and eggs
at 13.1%. (Muscles are composed of protein and the lack of it results
in fatigue and weakness.)
11. Pregnancy and Lactation Remedies – as milk booster
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