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Isoflavonoid Content
Measurements in mg/100 g, edible portion
Coumestrol
Formononetin
Biochanin A
Alfalfa Sprouts
1.60
1.43
0.04
Broccoli Sprouts
Daidzein
Genistein
Total Isoflavones
Alfalfa Sprouts
.02
.02
.04
Broccoli Sprouts
.04
.04
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Bioavailability
Variety
(I know there are many varieties of seeds for alfalfa to grow, but nothing comes
up in a search for best varieties to sprout theres really no mention of it at all).
Growing conditions
Flavonol content increased 1.5-2x more when sprouts were germinated in the
dark and grown at 20 degrees C compared to alfalfa seeds.
UV light decreased flavonol content while IR light increased flavonol content.
Based on the very short growing period (3-5 days) the effects are minimal
compared to vegetables
Cooking method
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Recipes
Ways to Enjoy Sprouts
Add to your favorite sandwich or wrap
Toss on top of your salad
Add into spring rolls or sushi
Have with hummus and crackers
Top your stir fry when serving
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References
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Hong YH, Chao WW, Chen ML, Lin BF. Ethyl acetate extracts of
alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) sprouts inhibit lipopolysaccharideinduced inflammation in vitro and in vivo. J Biomed Sci. 2009;
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Alfalfa. MedlinePlus. Accessed June 8, 2012.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/19.html
Ferguson DD, Scheftel J, Cronquit A, et al. Temporally distinct
Escherichia coli O157 outbreaks associated with alfalfa sprouts
linked to a common seed source Colorado and Minnesota,
2003. Epidemiol Infect. 2005;133(3):439447.
Herr I, Bchler MW. Dietary constituents of broccoli and other
cruciferous vegetables: implications for prevention and therapy
of cancer. Cancer Treat Rev. 2010;36(5):37783.