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Alfalfa: Whole Food Profile
The alfalfa plant (Medicago sativa Linn.) is grown for its unique blend of protein, B vitamins, and minerals. It is a perennial flowering legume widely grown across the world. The sprouts and whole plant material can be used to deliver essential nutrients and phytoactive compounds. Key Nutrients in Alfalfa Percentages shown as %DV per serving of 5g alfalfa juice extract. Phytoactives in Alfalfa Flavones Compounds with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-cancer activity Adenosine Apigenin Luteolin Chlorophyll Green pigment in plants with potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-bacterial activity Carotenoids Antioxidants with anti-cancer potential and may lower risk of macular degeneration Beta-carotene (0.87 mg/g)* Alpha-carotene (0.06 mg/g)* Beta Cryptoxanthin (0.06 mg/g)* Saponins Support the immune system, healthy cholesterol levels, and blood glucose levels Bayogenin Foumononetin Hederagenin Medicagenic Acid Soyasapogenol A Soyasapogenol B Soyasapogenol E Soyasaponin I Zahnic Acid Flavonols Promote antioxidant activity and vascular health Quercetin (17 mcg/g)* *Data is mean values from Phenol-Explorer Database1 **Data on file with WholisticMatters. Values subject to change based on strain and experimental methods   Did you know WholisticMatters is powered by Standard Process? Learn more about Standard Process’ whole food-based nutrition philosophy.   Learn More
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