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Moringa Leaf 😍
Moringa oleifera
 
40gm dried leaf
 
Moringa is very rich in healthy antioxidants and bioactive plant compounds and so far, scientists have only investigated a fraction of the many reputed health benefits.
 
Almost all parts of the tree are eaten or used as ingredients in traditional herbal medicines.
 
Moringa leaves possess a wide range of additional biological activities including antioxidant, tissue protective (liver, kidneys, heart, testes, and lungs), analgesic, anti-ulcer, antihypertensive, radioprotective, and immunomodulatory actions.
 
One study in women found that taking 1.5 teaspoons (7 grams) of moringa leaf powder every day for three months significantly increased blood antioxidant levels.
 
Moringa May Lower Blood Sugar Levels Over time, high blood sugar levels raise the risk of many serious health problems, including heart disease. Interestingly, several studies have shown that Moringa oleifera may help lower blood sugar levels.
 
Moringa contains many compounds such as:
 
vitamin A
vitamin B1 (thiamine)
B2 (riboflavin)
B3 (niacin), B-6
folate and ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
calcium
potassium
iron
magnesium
phosphorus
zinc
It is also extremely low in fats and contains no harmful cholesterol.
 
The information provided is for educational purposes only:
Reference:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25808883/
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13197-012-0859-9
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22403543/