Alfalfa Extract, Medicago Extract

Brief Introduction

Synonyms---“Father of all Foods”

Coumestrol

Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₈O₅

Mol. Wt.:268.22

Molecular Structure::

Alfalfa is an important crop for cattle and other animals, because of its high protein content, much higher than what is found in most grasses. Alfalfa means “the father of all foods”. People do not typically eat alfalfa grass, because the high fiber content. However, a young tender alfalfa sprout is a favorite health food.

The mature plant resembles clover, with clusters of small purple flowers, but it typically grows much taller than clover grass will grow. The alfalfa sprout is harvested long before the plant reaches maturity, which accounts for the relative high price of the food, when compared to other vegetables.

Some of the alfalfa health benefits have been known for 1500 years or more. It was a popular herbal medicine among many traditional healers. It is native to a number of different countries in temperate climates throughout the world.

Alfalfa supplements are fairly common, these days.

Benefits

Modern scientists have confirmed some of the benefits of alfalfa.

• Alfalfa Extract, as an estrogen replacement, may help anti-Breast cancer, increase breast milk and reduce pre-menstrual syndrome, and may help relieve the symptoms of menopause, due to its coumestrol content, a phytoestrogen, which are compounds produced by plants that mimick the biological activity of estrogens and act like the hormone in the human body.

• Alfalfa Extract may be beneficial for preventing some of the damage from diabetes and blood sugar levels, because of its Antioxidant and Phyto-nutrient content.

•Alfalfa Extract may treat anemia by helping build iron levels in blood due to its iron content.

•Alfalfa Extract may treat bladder disorders.

•Alfalfa Extract may lower unhealthy cholesterol leves.

•Alfalfa Extract may help prevent prostate problems.

•Alfalfa Extract may help prevent arthritis problems.

•AlfalfaExtract contains natural fluoride that may help rebuild tooth decay and strengthen tooth enamel.

•AlfalfaExtract is a good infection fighter and may help cleanse the body of toxins.

•AlfalfaExtract is an excellent tonic for the whole body.

Mechanism

Coumestrolis a natural organic compound in the class of phytochemicals known as coumestans. It has garnered research interest because of its estrogenic activity and its prevalence in some foods, such as soybeans and herbs such as Pueraria mirifica, Alfalfa.

Coumestrol was first identified by E. M. Bickoff in alfalfa in 1957. It has since be found in a variety of legumes, soybeans, brussels sprouts, and spinach. Clover and soybeans have the highest concentrations.

Coumestrol is a phytoestrogen, mimicking the biological activity of estrogens. The chemical shape of coumestrol orients its two hydroxy groups in the same position as the two hydroxy groups in estradiol, allowing it to inhibit the activity of aromatase and hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase. These enzymes are involved in the biosynthesis of steroid hormones, and inhibition of these enzymes results in the modulation of hormone production.

Pueraria mirifica(White Kawo Krua) has been found to contain concentration of coumestrol where Cu²⁺ at 1000 ppm the highest concentration was to be found where CuCl₂, MnCl₂ and FeCl₂ at 1,000 ppm can in fact stimulate coumestrol accumulation.

Safety

Alfalfa supplements are safe for food supplements and health food uses..

Dosage

•  The typical dose is 1000-1500mg per day (usually in 2-3 doses throughout the day).
•  Consult physicians for different condition specifics.

GNI’s Alfalfa Extract Features and Benefits:

Alfalfa is one of GNI's best sale products, with many advantages as list in the following, produced as our patent-pending process and know-how technology from Medicago sprout, leaves and flower.

•  Produced with pure water only

•  From sprout, leaves and flowers of Alfalfa, no seeds

•  NO solvent - residual free

•  Pesticide-free

•  Good solubility in water

•  High anti-bacteria, and longer shelf life

They are all very good powder extracts, strictly standardized, of natural brown-yellow color, preserving the natural fine scent and taste of the plant. The extracts have ideal water solubility and with the least sediments and almost no suspended substance in their solvents. They are for food supplements or health products use.