Scientific Evidence of Alfalfa's Health Benefits
Alfalfa is a type of herb. This herb is used to treat kidney, bladder and prostate problems and to improve urine flow. It is also used for high cholesterol, asthma, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, upset stomach, and a bleeding disorder called thrombocytopenic purpura.
And alfalfa is also taken as a source of vitamins A, C, E, and K4.
How effective is alfalfa?
There is insufficient scientific evidence, but the following benefits are what we know from research
For hypercholesterolemia, alfalfa seeds appear to lower total cholesterol and "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in people with high cholesterol levels.
Kidney problems.
Bladder problems.
Prostate problems.
Asthma.
Arthritis.
Diabetes.
Upset stomach.
Other conditions.
・Further research evidence is needed if we are to expect any of the above effects.
How does alfalfa work?
Alfalfa seems to interfere with the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines.
Safety Issues
Alfalfa leaves are the safest for most adults, but taking alfalfa seeds for long periods of time is considered very dangerous. That is, alfalfa seed products can cause a reaction similar to an autoimmune disease called lupus erythematosus.
Alfalfa may also make some people's skin very sensitive to the sun. Wear sunscreen when outdoors, especially if you have light skin tone.
