digestive system<\/a>. A healthy digestive system is the key to optimum health. Alfalfa contributes in many ways to help with the digestive process. It is well-known for treating digestive problems such as gastritis, stomach ulcers, indigestion, bloating, nausea, etc.\u00a0 Alfalfa is also full of prebiotics, mainly fructo-oligosaccharides. Prebiotics are necessary for your body to function properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\nPrebiotics feed the probiotics (good bacteria) in your gut, thereby helping them do a better job to support your health. Probiotics help you with a host of processes in the gut like, produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), fight bad bacteria like candida, elevate mood, and also help you digest your food. Alfalfa also contains a plethora of enzymes that help you break down a variety of food components. These include lipase which helps you break down fats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amylase breaks down carbohydrates, like sugar and starch. It also has protease which is an important enzyme that helps break down protein molecules. Alfalfa is also packed with potassium. A majority of people are potassium deficient these days. Potassium aids in water retention found within the body, it also helps with digestion. It also has diuretic properties and helps in digestion regularity. This can especially help those who suffer from constipation on a regular basis.
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