The WONDERFUL Benefits of ALFALFA! :+))

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Alfalfa is such a great food I have decided to post information about

it. Alfalfa is not only one of THE MOST alkalizing foods there is, it

is also one of the CHEAPEST supplements to buy!

I have been taking alfalfa tablets for many months now---years,

actually. The Arabs actually gave alfalfa the name, " The Father of

All Foods. " Best place I have found to buy alfalfa tablets is

www.swansonvitamins.com. I have no link to post on alfalfa because I

copied the following information from several sites. Well worth

reading:

Alfalfa is one of the most beneficial foods given to us by the

creator. It is one of the richest sources of all minerals necessary

for great health. It is especially rich in calcium, magnesium,

potassium, phosphorus and iron in their most digestible forms.

Alfalfa also contains fluoride in a natural form and most beneficial

trace minerals, fiber, all vitamins including vitamin A as beta

carotene, B6, B12, C, D, E, and K, essential fatty acids,

antioxidants such as chlorophyll, Octacosanol, Saponins, Carotenoids

and other phytonutrients. Alfalfa is anther extremely effective

method of raising pH and increasing phytonutrient levels.

Alfalfa's (Medicago sativa) deep root system pulls valuable minerals

from the soil. With the aid of sunlight, nutrients including beta

carotene and chlorophyll are made available to the body in a usable

form.

Alfalfa herb versatility is due to its high nutritional content. It

contains all known vitamins, has a high chlorophyll content, and a

balanced group of minerals including calcium, magnesium, phosphorus,

and potassium. The leaves also contain eight essential amino acids.

Its high protein content and abundant stores of vitamins make it a

good nutritional source for humans, too. Historic medicinal uses of

alfalfa herb include treatment of stomach upset, arthritis, bladder

and kidney problems, boils, and irregular menstruation.

Alfalfa supplements are loaded with protein, vitamin E and vitamin K. The leaves

of the plant contain eight essential amino acids. Alfalfa is an excellent

laxative and a natural diuretic. It is very helpful in the treatment of urinary

tract infections. It is also known to work in the treatment of kidney, bladder

and prostate disorders. It

alkalizes and detoxifies the body and is particularly useful for the

liver. Another benefit is that Alfalfa helps the function of your

pituitary gland. It is also used for arthritis, diabetes, asthma and

hay fever. North American Indians used alfalfa to treat jaundice and

to encourage blood clotting.

If you have an auto immune problem, avoid using this herb. Alfalfa

may also cause an upset stomach and diarrhea.