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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>
Mixed replys about the GF status of alfalfa grasses:
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Yes, alfalfa grass is gluten free. they may add something to prevent
caking during processing which might not be gluten free...but alfalfa grass,
root, seeds and sprouts are all gf:)
I take about 10-20 tabs of alfafa per day. Tons of minerals and
micronutrients. It's fantatastic for you.
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I come from a long line of farmers.
Alfalfa is a nitrogen-fixing legume.
It is not a grain.
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Alfalfa is not a grass at all. It is a broadleaf (dicot) and does not
contain gluten. A suppliment called "alfalfa grass" might contain all kinds
of things.
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Biologically speaking, alfalfa is a legume (ie in the peanut family of
plants) so it is free of gluten, in its natural state. For example,
alfalfa sprouts should be fine.
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alfalfa is loaded with mold...it is questionable if it should be eaten
especially if you are blood type O and sensitive to mold...
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A very useful link to determine if a plant contains gluten - refer to
the "Related Plant List":
http://www.purr.demon.co.uk/Food/RelatedPlantList.html
Take heed of the following:
"M. sativa Lucerne, Alfalfa - mainly used as animal fodder, sometimes
eaten as a "health food". Contains a substance which causes auto-
immune disease in humans if eaten in large amounts"
Not such a good idea to consume alfalfa.
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From my own experiences with taking Alfalfa for
several years and having NO reaction of ANY kind, even
though I would be the first one to have a set-back!
.....it really DID help their
severe arthritis! Now, they know each and every time
that they go without, or accidently running out.
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Alfafa is GF, but, I had some tabs last month that were contaminated.
After much research, I found they were made in the same tablet press
as wheat germ tabs or something similar.
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Steve - NYC
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