Alfalfa Extract

Product Description

Cholesterol Support:
According To The National Institutes Of Health, Or NIH, Compounds In Alfalfa May Help Reduce Low-density Lipoprotein, Or "bad" Cholesterol Levels, Without Impacting "good" Cholesterol. The NIH Also Reports That Alfalfa Reduces Cholesterol Plaques In The Arteries Of The Heart, A Serious Condition Known As Atherosclerosis. Although Preliminary Evidence Is Encouraging, The NIH Notes That There Is Insufficient Evidence To Conclusively Prove Alfalfa Extract's Benefits For Treating High Cholesterol. Do Not Stop Taking Any Cholesterol-controlling Medication Unless Your Doctor Instructs You To Do So.

Diabetes Control:

Although Evidence Is Limited, The NIH Notes That Alfalfa Appears To Cause Slight Reductions In Blood Sugar Levels. Because Of This, Alfalfa Extract May Be Used As A Complementary Or Alternative Treatment For Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes And Reactive Hypoglycemia. Until Further Studies Have Demonstrated Its Efficacy, It Is Best To Avoid Using Alfalfa To Self-treat Blood Sugar Fluctuations. The NIH Warns That It May Theoretically Cause An Abrupt Drop In Blood Glucose Levels, Particularly When It Is Combined With Other Blood Sugar-lowering Products.

Hormonal Effects:

Alfalfa Extract May Offer Benefits To Women Suffering From Hormonal Imbalances, Infertility And Problems With Lactation. According To The NIH, Alfalfa Contains Natural Plant Compounds That Are Chemically Similar To Estrogen. The NIH Acknowledges Alfalfa's Theoretical And Traditional Use As A Menopause Remedy, Breast Cancer Treatment And Uterine Stimulant. However, No Studies Have Confirmed Its Safety Or Effectiveness For Any Of These Conditions.