Alfalfa Benefits and Side Effects: Vitamins, Minerals, Nutrients, Antioxidants, Warnings
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Hi, this is Marcus from Super Simple Heath,
and today I would like to talk about the benefits and side effects of alfalfa.
So, first the benefits.
It contains various nutrients,
but it is particularly rich in vitamin K,
which is important for bone health and wound healing.
Other vitamins and minerals it contains
include vitamin C, copper, manganese and folate.
Alfalfa is also a good source of various bioactive plant compounds,
such as saponins, coumarins, flavonoids, phytosterols, phytoestrogens and alkaloids.
In fact,
the saponins have been shown to reduce cholesterol levels
in both animal and human studies.
There are some other possible health benefits of alfalfa,
but there has been limited research on these so more studies need to be done.
For example:
It may have antioxidant effects,
such as reducing cell death and DNA damage caused by free radicals.
It may possibly help reduce the damage caused by stroke or brain injury.
The phytoestrogens may help to relieve menopausal symptoms.
Okay, so now onto the side effects and warnings.
Alfalfa may possibly stimulate the uterus,
so it should be avoided if you are pregnant.
If you are on blood thinning medication such as warfarin,
the vitamin K in it may cause problems.
Alfalfa sprouts should be avoided if you have a compromised immune system
because the conditions they are grown in can cause bacteria to grow.
You should also avoid alfalfa if you have a hormone-sensitive health issue
such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids.
This is because the phytoestrogens in it may have an estrogen effect.
So, there you go,
there are some reasons to avoid alfalfa,
but if you don't fit into any of those situations,
it is a wonderful, healthy vegetable to add to your diet.
But the great thing is,
you don't actually need to eat fresh alfalfa.
You can get many of the same health benefits
just from taking it in powdered form.
I take one alfalfa tablet daily. I was a former addict and my body was in bad shape. It's been 6 months sober and on alfalfa and I feel like a beast. I feel young and like my old self again
Do you take morning or night?
Does alpha alpha reduce blood sugar level?
@@rickymbadugha9601 no but cucumbers do
Thanks. Straight to the point.
Thanks this was a super Blessing 🙌
It's a true super food. Alfalfa helped heal my back
Is it good for endometrio polyp i had a operation
interested to try Alfalfa experiments...
12/31/2022,,👍🏼 I just read a hand wriitten note in a 1935 cookbook saying to take for Rheumatism and Kidney Stones!! i've had Oxalate stones several times due to the foods i refuse to stop eating. And just ordered 5lbs of seeds off Amazon. since they wont be here until 2023,,,i should last the next 3 hrs & 20 minutes of 2022🙏🏼
is it a good herb for muscle growth and repair?
When is best time to take??
Can alfalfa powder be used with curd as hair mask?
Is it good for men or not? I was just about to buy a product containing alfalfa and decided to do some research.
From Tanzania thnx broo
Hi tz matee 💕
@@carenmsafiri8498 Niambie mzm pande zipi mm nipo kilimanjaro
Good
Thanks
Is it good for gallbladder issues, such as gallstones?
Yes, according to this article:
yournews.com/2019/03/11/905309/herbal-treatments-for-gallstones/
Why do they give ostrich feed is it ok to give ostrich daily feed
Sir should alfalfa be taken in case of ovarian cysts(pcod) problem
Alfalfa contains phytoestrogens that could beneficial if you have ovarian cysts. Here are a couple of links with more information:
healthy.net/2006/06/23/help-for-ovarian-cysts/
cms.herbalgram.org/heg/volume10/03March/PCOSherbs.html
Thanks a lot sir
I drink herbs since childhood and take Alfalfa since 15yo, always kicked everybody's ass.😂
Do you take any time of day?
@@snoopbell1 Yes, anytime. cheers.
Just curious if you don't mind answering, what are your favorite herbs to take?
Do you just blend and drink? If so, at what quantity do you take it?
Can i give these to my goats i am from india
They will transform into cow
Diabetics?
www.healthline.com/nutrition/alfalfa#section3
Not for diabetics
Sounds like its not for men ?
If you're referring to the phytoestrogens, here is a helpful article: www.healthline.com/nutrition/phytoestrogens-and-men
thank you so much for your comment bro. i searched high and low for this specific answer and couldnt find it. its like the health community believe only women care about being healthy and say nothing about men
@@XyonbiX50 Glad to be of help
Better eat yo damn Vitahmens
What you are talking to avoid.
You don't have a clue how is cancer developed.
This can only help for good health.
Cancer is a medical terminology for acidity. In chemistry no state is permanent. Just alkalize your body with natural herbs and fruits and cancer is gone.
How is cancer developed???
@@AmunRasBallsthru mucus. Cancer isn’t real it’s just mucus in specific part of body.
@@AmunRasBallsthru mucus. Cancer isn’t real it’s just mucus in specific part of body.