Can you take moringa as a multi-vitamin?
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Can you take moringa as a multi-vitamin?- NL-057
Moringa or Moringa Oleifera is a tree that grows in Asia and Africa. It is also known as the drumstick tree, miracle tree or ben oil tree. Moringa leaves are packed with vitamins, minerals, macronutrients and other bioactive compounds that offer tremendous health benefits. The leaves are rich in carotenoids, phenolic acids, flavonoids, alkaloids and saponins, important bioactive ingredients that make moringa a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals and protect cells and tissues from oxidative damage and inflammation. Supplements made from moringa leaves are used to energize and nourish the body, boost immunity, reduce blood sugar levels and improve hormonal health.
Why is moringa called nature's multivitamin?
Your body relies on nutrients to stay healthy, functional and disease-free. Nutritional deficiencies can result in severe weakness, poor immunity, impaired growth, weak bones and poor mental health. When you are not getting enough nutrients, it might also increase your risk of chronic diseases. Moringa, with its staggering antioxidant and nutritional profile, can be used as a natural and powerful multivitamin that nourishes the body, boosts energy and offers many other amazing health benefits.
Moringa leaf powder is a rich source of protein, all essential amino acids, fibre, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin A, some B vitamins, magnesium, iron and calcium. Moringa contains:
- More vitamin C than oranges
- More vitamin A than carrots
- More calcium than milk
- More protein than yoghurt
- More potassium than bananas
- More iron than spinach
Did you know that moringa packs a more nutritious punch than kale? As a natural source of all these stellar micro and macro nutrients, moringa provides a number of benefits:
- Boosts energy and reduces fatigue
- Strengthens immunity
- Improves skin health, prevents fine lines and wrinkles
- Good for pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Helps in detoxification, removes toxins
- Improves hormonal health, helpful in menopause
- Supports bone health
- Prevents anaemia caused by iron deficiency
- Reduces blood sugar levels
- Reduces inflammation
- Keeps gut healthy
- Improves mood
References:
Islam et al. Moringa oleifera is a Prominent Source of Nutrients with Potential Health Benefits. Int J Food Sci. 2021
Marcela Vergara-Jimenez et al. Bioactive Components in Moringa Oleifera Leaves Protect against Chronic Disease. Antioxidants (Basel). 2017