Moringa: A Model Superfood

Every single part of the moringa plant has medicinal properties [1]. Moreover, moringa leaves provide “…7 times more vitamin C than oranges, 10 times more vitamin A than carrots, 17 times more calcium than milk, 9 times more protein than yoghurt, 15 times more potassium than bananas and 25 times more iron than spinach.” [2]. Clearly moringa is super amongst superfoods! There is so much scientific research on moringa’s positive impact on health that this article summarises different experiments and groups them according to health concern. But it must be emphasised that all the benefits compiled in this article don’t even scratch the surface of moringa’s scientifically detected nourishing abilities!

Herbal Profile

Health Uses Identified in Research

anaemia, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, malnutrition, obesity, pregnancy, anaemia [3,4]

Identified Nutrient Molecules

Vitamins A, B3 (nicotinic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folic acid), C and E; calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, protein, omega-3 fatty acids (linoleic, linolenic and oleic acids) [2]

Dose(s) Used in Trials

12–48 grams daily (immunostimulation) [5] | 1.4 grams daily (anaemia) [6] | 8 grams…