Moringa oleifera is a plant native to northern India that can also grow in other tropical and
sub-tropical places, like Asia and Africa. Moringa has many important vitamins and minerals.
The leaves have 7 times more vitamin C than oranges and 15 times more potassium than bananas.
It also has calcium, protein, iron, and amino acids, which help your body heal and build muscle.
It's also packed with antioxidants, substances that can protect cells from damage and may boost your
immune system.
Benefits of Moringa
Vitamins and Minerals
Moringa leaves are rich in vitamins A, C, B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 and Folate.
They are also rich in magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
Amino acids
Moringa leaves are rich in amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 18 types of amino acids are
found in them and each of them makes an important contribution to our wellbeing.
Antioxidants
Moringa leaves have anti-oxidative properties and protect against the damaging effects of free radicals
present in the environment. The damage caused by free radicals is responsible for many chronic diseases.
Moringa leaves are rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene that act against free radicals.
Increases Energy
Moringa leaves helps in increasing energy levels of the body, giving relief from tiredness and fatigue.
Moringa leaves are rich in iron that helps in reducing weakness & drowsiness in the body. These leaves
contain good amount of vitamin A which ensures that iron is absorbed & properly utilized by the body.
Benefits in Diabetes
Moringa leaves have powerful phytochemicals which can reduce sugar levels in the blood. It can also
reduce the levels of cholesterol, lipids & oxidative stress that can contribute to the development of
diabetes in human body. Rich content of antioxidants in moringa leaves protects against cell damage &
stops the activities of free radicals.
Boosts Immune System
Moringa leaves are loaded with strong immune boosting phytonutrients that strengthens the immune
system & enables it to fight off infections & parasites easily. It also contains vitamin A, C & iron
that supports a healthy and active immune system.