Organic Alfalfa Powder 200g

Alfalfa powder, obtained from the lucerne plant ( Medicago sativa ), is a nutrient-rich food supplement with a variety of ingredients:

Macronutrients:

• Proteins: Alfalfa powder contains a high protein content, which can vary between 19% and 55% depending on the source. These proteins provide essential amino acids such as tryptophan and tyrosine.
  
  
• Carbohydrates: It provides about 62 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, with low sugar content.
  
  
• Fats: The fat content is about 3 g per 100 g, with a saturated fatty acid content of about 2 g.

Micronutrients:

• Vitamins: Rich in vitamins K, C, D, E and B vitamins such as thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7), folic acid (B9) and, in smaller amounts, vitamin B12 (cobalamin).
  
  
• Minerals: Contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium.

Secondary plant substances:

• Saponins
  
• Phytoestrogens: Contains isoflavones such as genistein, biochanin A, and coumestrol, which may have estrogen-like effects.
• Chlorophyll: Alfalfa is rich in chlorophyll

Enzymes: Alfalfa powder contains digestive enzymes such as lipase, amylase, coagulase, emulsin, invertase, peroxidase, pectinase, and protease, which can aid digestion.

Directions: Alfalfa powder can be used in smoothies, juices, soups, or other foods. The recommended dosage varies, but is often 1 teaspoon (approximately 5 g) one to three times daily.

Notes: People with legume allergies should exercise caution.

Nutritional information per 100 g:

• Energy: 370 kcal / 1548 kJ
• Protein: 19 g
• Carbohydrates: 62 g
  • of which sugar: 1 g
• Fat: 3 g
  • of which saturated fatty acids: 2 g
• Salt: 0.2 g