Alfalfa is known as the
"Father of all foods" for good reason. It's loaded with important
vitamins, minerals, trace minerals and protein. It's roots go down as
far as 30 feet to pull valuable nutrients from the earth. This plant is
commonly used for arthritis, digestive problems, as a diuretic and for
reducing high cholesterol. It's a very inexpensive source of easily
digested nutrients. Alfalfa is high in beta-carotene and builds the
immune system. This plant also contains chlorophyll, which is good for
reducing bad breath and body odor.
CAUTION: Pregnant and nursing women should not eat alfalfa
seeds due to their content of stachydrine and homostachydrine (may
promote menstruation or cause miscarriage). People in general should
never eat alfalfa seeds. They contain high levels of the toxic amino
acid canavanine. Alfalfa is high in vitamin K and may work as an
anti-coagulant so it shouldn't be taken by people taking blood thinning
medication.
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