November 29, 2018 3 min read
The average person is becoming more health conscious by the day, choosing fruits over fried food and legumes over lard. As more information and studies come to the surface about what “unhealthy” food is doing to your body, a positive trend toward healthy food choices and supplements is beginning to occur. Consuming Moringa is one of them.
Moringa is becoming a popular superfood, known as a powerful nutrient and abilities to treat all manners of illness. Moringa is a naturally occurring plant originating from Nepal, India, and Pakistan. It’s most popular as a leaf powder supplement but also has edible pods, seeds, fruits, bark, flowers, and roots. In essence, every component of the Moringa Oleifera plant has some benefit to the human body.
The most common way to purchase and use Moringa is in powder form which you can add to your morning tea or smoothie. It has a slight earthy taste while also being light enough for tea and barely noticeable in a smoothie. Studies also confirm it’s safe for human consumption. (1)
However, you need to exercise caution when consuming Moringa, especially in large doses. Moringa can have a laxative effect so you will not want to drink more than one teaspoon per day. What’s more, the seed extract contains toxins which affect your immune cells, so only buy Moringa from a reputable health store selling the leaf in powder form.
We have outlined nine of the many Moringa benefits below:
While research is in its early stages, there have been promising results so far with the connection between Moringa and Alzheimer’s Disease. What’s more, it’s beneficial for your cognitive function due to the number of antioxidants within it. However, the link to brain health doesn’t end there. Your mental health, mood, and memory all benefit from consuming Moringa due to the high levels of Vitamin C and E which fight oxidation. (2)
If you have problems with your cholesterol, then it might be time to include a spoonful of Moringa in your morning cup. Moringa can help to prevent plaque forming in your arteries, reduce your cholesterol, and control your blood lipids.
The leaves and flowers of Moringa contain polyphenols. These help to protect the liver from toxicity, damage, and oxidation. It can also reverse oxidation and restore your liver enzymes to a healthy, functioning level.
If you struggle to manage your diabetes symptoms, let Moringa come to your assistance. This effective leaf powder can regulate your oxidative stress which lowers your blood sugar and cholesterol, as well as reducing your lipid and glucose levels. As a result, it’s protecting your body from cell damage. (3)
Free radicals cause oxidative stress, inflammation, and cell damage. Moringa, with an abundance of antioxidants, helps to combat these free radicals. What’s more, the leaf extracts of Moringa contain more of these antioxidants than the seeds and flowers.
It’s amazing what a little bit of inflammation can do to your body. It can lead to cardiovascular disease, obesity, arthritis, diabetes, and even respiratory illnesses. Moringa works to suppress inflammatory enzymes, reducing the risk and instance of inflammation in the body. (4)
For hundreds of years, Moringa has been used for illness, infection, and disease. Its benefits are no different today. Moringa contains both antimicrobial and anti-bacterial properties. These help to fight bacteria and infections that cause digestive problems, and blood, urinary, and fungal infections.
Moringa is fast-becoming a favorite superfood because of how many nutrients it contains. It is a rich source of amino acids, vitamins, an d minerals, all the while offering you significant amounts of potassium, protein, calcium, and even vitamins such as A, C, and E. Start your day on the right food with Moringa.
Prefer not to use human-made products for cuts, scratches, and other wounds? Reach for Moringa instead. The roots, seeds, and leaves all contain properties which help to clot blood and help you begin to heal quicker. Couple this with its antimicrobial and anti-bacterial properties and it’s a first aid kit all in one!
Moringa is not a new discovery, but it’s a natural product that has not been in the forefront of consumer minds since the inception of human-made products. Get back to nature and enjoy the raw, real benefits that Moringa has to offer.