Moringa

Moringa oleifera Lam. is a plant in the Moringaceae family, native to India (Himalayas) and grown in tropical and subtropical areas of the planet.

This plant is widely known for its multiple beneficial effects, especially due to its high content of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, amino acids, beta carotene, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory elements and fatty acids.

Traditionally, moringa was given the nickname of “miracle tree” because of its elevated health-promoting potential. All parts of the plant are edible, but its leaves in particular are used for human food: raw in salads or cooked like spinach, they are appreciated for their taste (similar to asparagus) and for their beneficial properties for health; in fact, they have an elevated nutritional value due to their high concentration of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids and antioxidants.

The FOA (U.S. Food and Agriculture Organization) is promoting awareness and consumption of moringa, and since 2018 has listed it as a superfood, one of the foods that can help to fight the plague of malnutrition in the world.

Many studies have spotlighted moringa’s numerous properties, especially emphasizing its positive action on blood cholesterol levels, thanks also to its unsaturated fatty acid content.

As has been shown in the most recent studies, oral consumption of moringa extract shows significant results on blood sugar, being an excellent aid in losing excess weight.