HerbAlfalfa
Limited human evidence suggests alfalfa may help lower cholesterol and manage menopausal symptoms, but more robust studies are needed to confirm these effects.
Nutrition · estimated · per 100g
23Calories
4gProtein
2gCarbs
0.7gFat
1.9gFiber
0.2gSugar
Benefits
- Rich in vitamins A
- C
- E
- K
- and minerals
- may help lower cholesterol
- possesses phytoestrogenic
- hypoglycemic
- and anti-inflammatory properties.
Key compounds
SaponinsfiberphytoestrogensL-canavaninebiochanin-Astachydrinel-homo-stachydrinevitamins ACEKcalciumpotassiumphosphorusiron
May help with
- Traditionally used as a diuretic
- for kidney
- bladder
- and prostate disorders
- arthritis
- diabetes
- dyspepsia
- asthma
- hay fever
- thyroid problems
- to promote menstruation and lactation.
Best for these goals
Rich in vitamins ACEKand mineralsmay help lower cholesterolpossesses phytoestrogenichypoglycemicand anti-inflammatory properties.
How to use it
Dried herb powder, tablets, sprouts, extracts
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Avoid during pregnancy/nursing, with lupus, gout, or hormone-sensitive conditions; sprouts linked to bacterial contamination; long-term high-dose use possibly unsafe. | Interactions: Interacts with diabetes medications, birth control pills, estrogens, immunosuppressants, photosensitizing drugs, and warfarin.
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