Alfalfa Sprouts- Nutrition
Alfalfa Sprouts contain a myriad of valuable nutrients such as Calcium, Folic acid, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon, Sodium and Zinc.
Alfalfa is the only plant that supplies the full range of Vitamins, and contains excellent Vitamin A, B Complex, C, E, and K. Alfalfa Sprouts placed in indirect sun for a couple of days even produce nutritious blood-healing Chlorophyll.
Alfalfa Sprouts are one of best sources of antioxidants among all vegetables. Regular consumption could prevent degenerative diseases as Heart disease, Arthritis, Immune Deficiency, High Blood Pressure, Ulcers of the intestine, Menopausal symptoms and Osteoporosis.
Recent studies on Canavanine, an amino acid analog in Alfalfa, has also demonstrated benefits for Pancreatic, Colon and Leukemia Cancers.
Alfalfa sprouts are one of the finest sources of another compound called saponins. Saponins lower the bad cholesterol and fat but not the good HDL fats. Animal studies prove their benefit in arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Saponins also stimulate the immune system by increasing the activity of natural killer cells such as T- lymphocytes and interferon. The saponin content of alfalfa sprouts is 450% greater than that of the unsprouted seed.
