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Alfalfa

Avoid Alfalfa

(Medicago sativa)

Alfalfa sprouts are one sprout to avoid. It produces a process in the sprouting that can create difficulties for kidneys.

L-Canavanine

Alfalfa sprouts contain l-canavanine, (similar to L-Arginine) an unusual amino acid that has been known to result in some toxicity and joint stiffness in humans. Alfalfa sprouts are best avoided for PKD'rs. For an added zip to salads, try broccoli sprouts or radish sprouts.

- select an ALFALFA or L-CANAVANINE article - L-canavanine inducing autoimmune phenomena L-canavanine on T cells L-canavanine ingested can impose Lupus symptoms in Mammal L-canavanine role in autoimmunity Alfalfa endocrine disruptor

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We are  sharing our experiences with PKD/PLD Diet, an adjunct diet envisioning it complementing a physician's prescribed medical therapy. Consider testing this with your doctor's prior knowledge, who can  adjust it according to your own uniqueness by adding it to your current  treatment.

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