Health Benefits Of Moringa Leaf and Seed or Its Powder and How to Use It - Ogunbameru Samson
The followings are its benefits:
1. It's nutrient-packed.
Moringa is rich in vitamins, minerals,
and amino acids. It contains
significant amounts of vitamins A, C,
and E; calcium; potassium; and
protein.
2. It fights free radicals.
Antioxidants fight free radicals,
molecules that cause oxidative stress,
cell damage, and inflammation.
Moringa contains antioxidants called
flavonoids, polyphenols, and ascorbic
acid in the leaves, flowers, and seeds.
A study found that leaf extracts had
higher antioxidant activity, free-
radical-scavenging capacity, and
higher inhibition of lipid, protein, and
DNA oxidation than flowers and seeds.
This means it prevents the damage
and degradation that free radicals
cause in the cells of different organs
in the body, keeping them healthy and
functioning at their best.
3. It fights inflammation.
Inflammation can lead to chronic
diseases like diabetes, respiratory
problems, cardiovascular disease,
arthritis, and obesity. Moringa reduces
inflammation by suppressing
inflammatory enzymes and proteins in
the body, and moringa leaf
concentrate can significantly lower
inflammation in the cells.
4. It helps reduce some diabetes
symptoms.
Moringa leaf powder has been
effective at reducing lipid and glucose
levels and regulating oxidative stress
in diabetic patients, which means it
lowers blood sugar and cholesterol and
improves protection against cell
damage.
5. It protects the cardiovascular system.
Moringa leaf powder has heart-healthy
benefits, particularly in blood lipid
control, the prevention of plaque
formation in the arteries, and reduced
cholesterol levels.
6. It supports brain health.
Moringa supports brain health and
cognitive function because of its
antioxidant and neuro-enhancer
activities. It's also been tested as a
treatment for Alzheimer’s disease with
favorable preliminary results.
Its high content of vitamins E and C
fight oxidation that leads to neuron
degeneration, improving brain
function. It’s also able to normalize
the neurotransmitters serotonin,
dopamine, and noradrenaline in the
brain, which play a key role in
memory, mood, organ function,
responses to stimulus such as stress
and pleasure, and mental health , for
example in depression and psychosis.
7. It protects the liver.
Moringa contains high concentrations
of polyphenols in its leaves and
flowers that protect the liver against
oxidation, toxicity, and damage.
Moringa can reduce liver damage and
fibrosis and reverse oxidation in the
liver. Moringa oil can also restore
liver enzymes to normal levels ,
reducing oxidative stress, and
increasing protein content in the liver.
The liver is responsible for blood
detoxification, bile production,
fructose metabolism, fat metabolism,
and nutrient processing, and it can
only fulfill these functions with the aid
of liver enzymes, so it's vital they stay
at normal levels. For instance, lower
levels of hepatic enzymes can impair
its ability to filter the blood.
8. It contains antimicrobial and
antibacterial properties.
Moringa has antibacterial and anti-
fungal properties that fight infections.
It's been effective against types of
fungi that cause infections on skin and
strains of bacteria responsible for
blood and urinary tract infections and
digestive problems.
9. It enhances wound healing.
Moringa has blood-clotting properties
in its leaves, roots, and seeds that
enhance wound healing and can
reduce clotting time, which means it
reduces the time it takes for scratches,
cuts, or wounds to stop bleeding.
How to Use It
You can add moringa powder to your
smoothie or drink it as a tea. The leaf
powder was deemed safe in human
studies, even in larger doses than
normal. The powder has a mild flavor,
so it makes for a light tea with a
slightly earthy taste.
But you might want to stay clear of
seed extracts, as they have shown a
level of toxicity in immune cells.
Moringa can have laxative effects in
large quantities, so a safe dose to
introduce it into your diet and avoid
digestive problems is ½ to 1 teaspoon
per day.
...........with Samson Ogunbameru
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