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Alfalfa

Its more than just cattle feed... Alfalfa is high in essential nutrients, and has been connected with improved metabolism, and lowering of blood sugar in preliminary studies.

This is an herb which I have not tried. It is readily available, and relatively safe for most people, but it has been associated with reduced clotting, which is something that is generally unsafe for pregnancy or childbirth. Because of this, I determined that it would not be appropriate for me. It is clearly contraindicated for those taking blood thinners, or who have known clotting disorders. Anyone on asprin therapy should also consult their doctor before using this, as it could increase the affect.

This was not an herb which was mentioned frequently, so I'd guess the studies are remote, and the tie to lowered blood sugar levels may be more tenuous than with more intensively studied herbs and supplements.

Because of the wide range of nutrients in alfalfa, it may be of particular interest to diabetics with any form of malabsorption (which can occur as the disease progresses).

Written by Laura Wheeler, Owner of Firelight Business Enterprises, Inc.

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