Alfalfa supports the general health of numerous metabolic functions and promotes heart health by helping to lower cholesterol.

Alfalfa may also help to lower blood glucose levels in individuals with diabetes and it enhances the functioning of the immune system. A mild diuretic, alfalfa reduces water retention. This product may exert estrogenic-like effects, helping to relieve menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes.

Jamieson's Alfalfa is formulated from natural sources and is pharmaceutically tested to guarantee full potency and absolute clinical purity.

Directions

Adults: Take one tablet, three times daily.

Benefits

• Traditionally used for the relief of pain from arthritis
• A nutrient rich digestive tonic
• Supports the general health of numerous metabolic functions
• Supports cardiovascular health
• May help balance blood glucose levels in individuals with diabetes
• Mild diuretic effect on the body which helps to reduce water retention
• May exert estrogenic-like effects, helping to relieve menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes

Ingredient Information

Alfalfa (10:1) Extract Medicago sativa aerial 650 mg equivalent to 6,500 mg of dried aerial parts.

Excipients: Dicalcium phosphate, cellulose, modified cellulose gum, vegetable stearic acid, vegetable magnesium stearate, silica, water-soluble cellulose, polyethylene glycol.

Restrictions

Drug Interactions: Alfalfa can increase the effectiveness of insulin or oral medications for diabetes and diuretics. Talk to your doctor before taking alfalfa supplements if you are already taking any of these medications, as alfalfa may affect the current dosage.

Alfalfa contains Vitamin K, a nutrient that helps with blood clotting. Therefore, this supplement may decrease the effectiveness of anti-platelet or anti-coagulant drugs.

Alfalfa can interfere with immunosuppressive drugs and corticosteroids because it enhances the functioning of the immune system. Do not take alfalfa with any hormone replacement therapies (HRT) or oral contraceptives. Alfalfa decreasesthe effectiveness of these drugs by exerting its own hormone-like effects on the body.

Nutrient Depletions: Alfalfa can decrease the absorption of Vitamin E.

Supportive Interactions: None known when taken as directed.

Warnings and Precautions: Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are taking blood thinners. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or taking birth control medication. Do not use if you have a history of systemic lupus erythematosus. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Toxicity, Adverse Reactions and Side Effects: There are reports of individuals who have experienced a condition known as pancytopenia when taking large doses of alfalfa. This is characterized by a decrease in the production of red and white blood cells, resulting in bleeding gums, bruising, fatigue and an increased susceptibility to infections. Large doses of alfalfa can also exert a thinning effect on the blood.

About Jamieson Laboratories

Jamieson Laboratories, Canada's oldest and largest manufacturer and distributor of natural vitamins, minerals, concentrated food supplements, herbs and botanical medicines celebrates its 88th anniversary this year from a position of strength, market leadership earned by consistently providing innovative products of the highest quality, purity and safety. Competing in a market that is far more international in nature than it was back in 1922 when Jamieson first established operations, the Company continues to attract new customers while retaining its existing clientele because its vitamins and natural supplements earn their trust each and every day.