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92 Nutrients and 46 Antioxidants in one Moringa Oleifera
Vitamins: Moringa also contains vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, A, C, K, E and D.
Amino Acids: In addition, it contains various other nutrients, including the following essential amino acids:
● Threonine - a nutrient that helps metabolism and prevent fatty build up in the liver. It also aids digestion.
● Isoleucine - good for a healthy brain and helps to give the body natural energy.
● Leucine - works hand in hand with isoleucine to increase energy levels.
● Phenylalanine - aids communication between the brain’s nerve cells and also helps to reduce hunger pangs as well as increasing alertness and improving memory.
● Tryptophan - supports your immune system, and its mood boosting ability helps to beat depression and anxiety-associated insomnia. It also reduces the risk of heart attack and lowers bad cholesterol levels.
● Lysine - aids the absorption of calcium into the bones, supports antibodies and regulates various hormones as well as inhibiting the growth of virus cells.
● Methionine - provides the body with sulphur as well as helping to lower cholesterol. It also supports the liver, kidneys, and helps keep skin, hair and nails healthy.
● Valine - helps to keep the mind calm.
There are other amino acids in Moringa too which are not essential to the body but still beneficial in supporting health. These include histidine, alanine, glutamic acid, arginine, cysteine, proline, aspartic acid, glycine, serine and tyrosine. Moringa seeds contain oils that hold high levels of oleic acid, which may act to reduce inflammation.
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Nutritional composition and medicinal uses of different parts of Moringa
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Part of tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutritive properties
Leaves
Moringa leaves are used to treat asthma, hyperglycemia, Dyslipidemia, flu, heart burn, syphilis, malaria, pneumonia, diarrheas', headaches, scurvy, skin diseases, bronchitis, eye and ear infections. Also to reduces blood pressure and cholesterol and acts as an antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, neuroprotectant and has anti-atherosclerotic agents, .
Moringa leaves contain fiber, fat proteins and minerals like Ca, Mg, P, K, Cu, Fe, and S. Vitamins like Vitamin-A (Beta-carotene), vitamin B-choline, vitamin B1-thiamine, riboflavin, nicotinic acid and ascorbic acid are present. Various amino acids like Arg, His, Lys, Trp, Phe, Thr, Leu, Met, Ile, Val are present. Phytochemicals like tannins, sterols, saponins, terpenoids, phenolics, alkaloids and flavonoids like quercetin, isoquercitin, kaemfericitin, isothiocyanates and glycoside compounds are present.
Seeds
Seeds of moringa help in treating hyperthyroidism, Chhorn's disease, anti-herpes simplex virus, arthritis, rheumatism, gout, cramp, epilepsy and sexually transmitted diseases, can act as antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents.
Contains oleic acid (Ben oil), an antibiotic called pterygospermin and fatty acids like Linoleic acid, linolenic acid, behenic acid. Phytochemicals like tannins, saponin, phenolics, phytate, flavonoids, terpenoids and lectins. Also contains, fats, fiber, proteins, minerals, vitamins A, B, C and amino acids.
Root Bark
Root bark acts as a cardiac stimulant, anti-ulcer and anti-inflammatory agent.
Alkaloids like morphine, moricizine, minerals like calcium, magnesium and sodium.
Flower
Moringa flowers act as hypocholesterolemia, anti-arthritic agents can treat urinary problems and cold.
Contains calcium, potassium, amino acids and nectar.
Pods
Moringa pods are used to treat diarrheas', liver and spleen problems, and joint pain.
Rich in fibre, lipids, non-structural carbohydrates, protein and ash. Fatty acids like oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid and linolenic acid are also present.
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