Alfalfa sprouts are one of our finest food sources of saponins. Saponins lower the bad cholesterol and fat but not the good HDL fats. In animal studies saponins prove their benefit in arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, they stimulate the immune system by increasing the activity of natural killer cells such as T- lymphocytes and interferon. Sprouts also contain an abundance of highly active antioxidants that prevent DNA destruction and protect us from the ongoing effects of aging.

Alfalfa sprouts have more chlorophyll than spinach, kale, cabbage or parsley. Alfalfa sprouts are 4% protein and contain concentrated amounts of phytochemicals (plant compounds) that can protect us against disease.

Canavanine, an amino acid analog,demonstrates resistance to pancreatic, colon and leukemia cancers. The plant estrogens in these sprouts function similarly to human estrogen but without the side effects. They increase bone formation and density and prevent bone breakdown (osteoporosis). They are helpful in controlling hot flashes, menopause, PMS and fibrocystic breasts tumors.

Alfalfa dries dampness, it is a diuretic and an appetizer, it benefits the urinary system and intestines, and also detoxifies the body. Alfalfa cleans and tones the intestines and takes harmful acids out of the blood. Alfalfa can be used for the treatment of arthritis, edema, weight loss, bladder stones, plantar warts, chronic sore throat, fevers, gas pains, peptic ulcers, drug and alcohol addiction recovery. Alfalfa contains: protein, carotene, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, sulfar, silicon, chlorine, cobalt, zinc, Vitamins K & P and chlorophyll.