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Alfalfa sprouts are a member of the pea family which, makes it one of the most cultivated vegetable in the world.  It has the ability to be planted anywhere in the world, harvested and picked in seven days only, and doesn’t hinder on climate or temperatures.

Alfalfa sprouts are derived from alfalfa seeds. They are white and thread-like, with tiny green tops.  Alfalfa sprouts juice tastes mild and can be easily mixed with any other juices. 

Alfalfa sprouts juice contains a myriad of valuable nutrients such as calcium, folic acid, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sodium, zinc.

Some health benefits:

• Immune booster: Drinking alfalfa sprouts juice on the regular will greatly boost your immune function due to the increase in activity of your natural cells.

• Lower LDL (bad) cholesterol: The active components in alfalfa sprouts have been tested to lower LDL cholesterol that is accumulated in the liver.

• High blood pressure: This plant will also help lower blood pressure.

• Arthritis: A compound in alfalfa sprouts inhibits inflammation, making this plant highly beneficial for arthritis sufferers.

• Leukemia: Recent studies have suggested that an amino-acid called L-canavanine, may be a natural agent that is effective to help fight against leukemia.