Moringa
Moringa
What does moringa do to the body?
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.
It's traditionally been used as a remedy for such conditions as:
- Diabetes
- Long-lasting inflammation
- Bacterial, viral, and fungal infections
- Joint pain
- Heart health
- Cancer
Is it good to take moringa everyday?
Consuming moringa powder is proven to be safe, even at higher levels. Daily dosage should be limited to the equivalent of 70 grams of moringa leaves per day or 11 teaspoons of moringa powder.
A 10g serving of moringa powder provides:
31 kcals/128KJ
2.5g protein
0.6g fat
2.6g carbohydrates
2.4g fiber
198mg calcium
49.5mg magnesium
4.5mg iron
2.3g vitamin C
Moringa leaves are an excellent source of vitamin C, but they lose most of that vitamin during drying. The dried leaves contain:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-benefits-of-moringa-oleifera#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2
