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.
Total Phenolic Concentration in Alfalfa
Measured: Total Phenolics as Gallic Acid Equivalence (mg/g).
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
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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.
Total Phenolic Concentration in Alfalfa
Measured: Total Phenolics as Gallic Acid Equivalence (mg/g).
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