Foundations4health (Houston, Tx) on 10/08/2011
In response to alfalfa causing lupus. It was my understanding that an amino acid known as L-canavanine is known to cause lupus like symptoms in those who have not been diagnosed with lupus. It has also been known to cause flare ups in those who have been diganosed with lupus. Alfalfa seeds and sprouts have high levels of this amino acid but the leaves have far lower levels.
So, it is not that alfalfa causes lupus but that a protein in alfalfa has been know to cause lupus like symptoms. This amino acid can be found in other foods.
I would say that the health benefits of alfalfa are well documented and favorable when used in moderation. If you have been diagnosed with lupus, an alternative to alfalfa might be the best route for you.
Question About Alfalfa Tablets for Gout Karl (Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada) on 01/08/2011
Could the use of Alfalfa tablets, benefit someone with gout, or could a gout flareup be caused by the iron content in the Alfalfa or in any other iron rich food source, if a person were to have to much iron in their body. Thank you, healthy248(at)gmail(dot)com
Alfalfa Tablets for Boils Janet (Poynette, Wi Usa) on 11/28/2010
Years ago I used to have recurring boils. I started taking alfalfa tablets daily and have never had one since.
Alfalfa for Morgellon's Izzy3 (Vero Beach, Fl) on 02/05/2010
Morgellons cure
A woman named Daisy Baleen claimed she was cured by alfalfa tablets and sun detergent, she also said she took alfalfa internally, however hers is the only case I have ever read on the net that has spoken of success with this, has anyone on the forum or at Earth Clinic ever heard of ANYONE else who has been cured or helped by taking Alfalfa, I'm afraid to use it due to having the insect type morgellons, and we all know bugs LOVE alfalfa !!!
Candy (Riverdale, NY) on 07/07/2008
I used Alfajuice (manufactured by Solaray) supplements along with carrot and lettuce juice for about 6 weeks and I have noticed a increased growth in the length of my hair. The side effect is weight gain.
Kathy (West Salem, IL) on 11/15/2006
I took Shaklee's Alfalfa for my kidney stones. I had 3 large ones and Dr was set to blast them.Did a Cat Scan to locate them and was shocked to find them gone. He gave God the credit but I did drink lots of water and took 20 4 times a day of Alfalfa. Had read that someone else had done this and it worked for them. It worked for me too. For the bleeding I had in my first experience I have learned that Magnesium relieves that. I drank lots of water too. It cured 3 stones that the doctor described as bigger than a 50 cent piece. I really like the idea of the lemon juice and olive oil. But I tried that and like others it did not work for me. But appreciated knowing this to share with others that might find it works for them.
