Health Benefits
Lowering Cholesterol
The best studied health benefit of alfalfa is its cholesterol-lowering capacity.
This is due to alfalfa’s high content of saponins, a special group of secondary plant substances known to lower cholesterol levels. Numerous studies have indicated that alfalfa can reduce the “bad” LDL cholesterol in the blood.
Alfalfa improves metabolic health and supports the treatment of diabetes.
Menopause Symptoms Relief
Alfalfa herb is high in phytoestrogens, which resemble the hormone estrogen chemically. This helps relieve menopause symptoms brought about by reduced estrogen levels.
Anti-Inflammatory
Alfalfa is a powerful antioxidant that prevents cell death and DNA damage caused by free radicals by both improving the body’s ability to combat free radicals and reducing their production.
Immune System Booster
One of the most important Alfalfa benefits is its power to optimize the response to viruses and bacteria and stimulate the immune system.
Alfalfa, loaded with potassium, also helps detoxify the body, purifies the blood, and works as a moisture repellent.
The active ingredient in alfalfa is chlorophyll, which ensures that heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium and toxic hydrocarbons are removed faster from the body.
Anemia Prevention
The combination of iron, vitamin K, and chlorophyll found in alfalfa stimulate extra blood production and increase hemoglobin levels, which helps in anemia prevention. Calcium, vitamin C and K have an astringent effect.
Heart Health Support
Alfalfa proved helpful in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Atherosclerosis is the start of almost every cardiovascular disease. Chlorophyll found in alfalfa helps prevent calcium from sticking to the walls of blood vessels.
Apart from that, alfalfa is a natural blood thinner. By strengthening the vascular walls, it acts a strengthening agent for the heart. All these factors make alfalfa plant very beneficial for heart health overall.
Digestive System Support
Digestive system is well managed by alfalfa which contains many useful enzymes.
Alfalfa strengthens the stomach and stimulates appetite. Methyl methinine protects and repairs damaged liver, as well as intestinal and gastric mucous membranes. Chlorophyll has both laxative and deodorizing effect.
Alfalfa also works well against cramps.