Alfalfa

Benefits

1. The presence of polyphenolic compounds makes Alfalfa a rich antioxidant ingredient.

2. Studies found that alfalfa has properties to reduce oxidative stress, especially in organs like the liver, which is exposed to many toxins.

3. Alfalfa has the potential to trap free radicals produced by nicotine in the body, thereby counteracting liver damage caused by the compound.

4. Alfalfa is abundant in vitamins C and E, as well as flavonoids, calcium, and phosphorus.

Reference:

The Antioxidant Properties of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) and Its Biochemical, Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Pathological Effects on Nicotine-Induced Oxidative Stress in the Rat Liver Mahdieh Raeeszadeh, Javad Beheshtipour, Rozhin Jamali, Abolfazl Akbari PMCID: PMC8976666 PMID:35378828

Nutrition Facts

Alfalfa Seeds, Sprouted, Raw

Serving size: 100 grams (100g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 23

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g 1%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 6mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%

Dietary Fiber (old FDA) 2g 8%

Dietary Fiber 2g 7%

Total Sugars 0g

Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%

Sugar Alcohol 0g

Protein 4g

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 30mg 2%

Iron 1mg 5%

Potassium 80mg 2%

Vitamin A 50mcg 5%

Vitamin C 8mg 9%

Vitamin E 0mg 0%

Vitamin K 31mcg 25%

Thiamin (B1) 0.1mg 6%

Riboflavin (B2) 0.1mg 10%

Niacin (B3) 0.5mg 3%

Vitamin B6 0.03mg 2%

Folate 35mcg DFE 9%

Vitamin B12 0mcg 0%

Pantothenic Acid 0.6mg 11%

Phosphorus 70mg 6%

Magnesium 25mg 6%

Zinc 0.9mg 8%

Selenium 1mcg 1%

Copper 0.2mg 17%

Manganese 0.2mg 8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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