Moringa
Moringa leaves are an excellent source of minerals and vitamins. Medical studies have shown that one cup of fresh leaves (approximately 21 grams) contains the following nutrients:
In addition to vitamin C and beta-carotene, Moringa contains: quercetin which is a potent antioxidant capable of helping to lower blood pressure and chlorogenic acid, a compound that lowers blood sugar levels after a moderate meal.
The leaves, pods and seeds of Moringa oleifera have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may also be due to the aforementioned isothiocyanates, but these studies need to be further investigated, as they have been carried out exclusively in laboratories.
- Protein: 2 grams.
- Vitamin B6: 19% of the recommended daily allowance.
- Vitamin C: 12% of the RDA.
- Vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene): 9% of the RDA.
- Riboflavin: 11% of the RDA.
- Iron: 11% of the RDA.
- Magnesium: 8% of the RDA.
In addition to vitamin C and beta-carotene, Moringa contains: quercetin which is a potent antioxidant capable of helping to lower blood pressure and chlorogenic acid, a compound that lowers blood sugar levels after a moderate meal.
The leaves, pods and seeds of Moringa oleifera have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may also be due to the aforementioned isothiocyanates, but these studies need to be further investigated, as they have been carried out exclusively in laboratories.
Several Nutritional and Medicinal Chemicals and Compounds Found in the Moringa Oleifera
1999; Revised in 2001 and Published as The Miracle
1999; Revised in 2001 and Published as The Miracle