Alfalfa

Medicago sativa

Source
Chandler, Arizona
Warnings
contraindicated in people with peanut allergy/sensitivity, autoimmune disorders such as Lupus, use anticoagulants (Warfarin/Coumadin) and drugs that lower blood sugar levels.
Function
Nutrition
Found In
Alfalfa Sprouts
Helps with
Breast Health
DR & Pelvic Health
Muscle & Tissue Health
Health
Performance
Gut Health
Anxiety
Facts

Alfalfa is a type of legume but also considered an herb.. Alfalfa is a perennial forage legume grown as a pasture crop all over the world. Although alfalfa is frequently the highest-yielding forage plant, its greatest advantage is the combination of high yield and good nutritional quality. Alfalfa hay is an important source of protein and fiber. Alfalfa was the most widely planted forage legume in the world in the early 2000s. Alfalfa has been demonstrated to help decrease cholesterol and may also aid with blood sugar management and menopausal symptoms. It's also popular since it's high in antioxidants and nutrients like vitamin K, copper, folate, and magnesium. Alfalfa also has a very low calorie count.

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Find out what research studies show about this ingredient.

Safety and Efficacy of Galactagogues: Substances that Induce, Maintain and Increase Breast Milk Production

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Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 13(2), 162–174 | Editor: Fakhreddin Jamali

Selection and Use of Galactagogues

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Frank J. Nice, BS, MS, MPA, DPA; Nice Breastfeeding,

Transgenic alfalfa plants expressing the sweet potato orange gene exhibit enhanced abiotic stress tolerance

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Plant Systems Engineering Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB)

Alfalfa

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Research Center

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