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What are the nutritional benefits?
The Moringa leaf contains some of the following properties to name a few: 3 times the potassium in bananas, 7 times the vitamin C in oranges, 4 times the calcium in milk, 4 times the vitamin A in carrots, 2 times the protein in milk, 13 times more vitamin A than spinach, all the essential amino acids, 3 times the potassium found in bananas, 3 times the iron found in almonds, 46 antioxidants, 36 anti-inflammatories, 25 vitamins including all the B vitamins, 30% protein, 4 times the fiber of oats. In short Moringa is a full food in itself.
What are the health benefits?
Gives more energy, relieves joint and muscle pains, strengthens the immune systems, improves digestion and heartburn, relieves asthma, allergies and sinus conditions, improves mental clarity, enables better sleep, balances blood sugar levels, normalizes blood pressure, lowers cholesterol and triglycerides, aids in better memory, stimulates metabolism, increase breast milk, builds bones.
How much do I take?
Use between 1 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon daily (or 4 to 8 capsules). Some people use a lot more than that. Your body is your best indicator. Since dried Moringa leaves have 46 antioxidants the first thing it is going to do is clean you out. If you detoxify too quickly you may get a headache, diarrhea or extreme fatigue. There is no need to feel uncomfortable so we recommend that you go SLOWLY. Start out with a small amount, (1/4 teaspoon of powder or one capsule) and increase it daily. If you use blood pressure or diabetic medicines, please work with your doctor, as you may be able to decrease the dosage. Moringa is also an anticoagulant so if you are taking anticoagulant medication you should watch your INR.
When do I take it?
Moringa is a food not a medicine. So you can have it any time of day. The powder is easiest to eat when mixed with other foods. You can take the capsules any time of day with or without food. Once you build up to four or more capsules you can take them all together or you can take them throughout the day.
Is Moringa dried leaf powder more potent than fresh leaves?
Yes. There is significantly higher nutritional value in the Moringa dried leaf, in some cases over ten times in specific nutrients when compared to fresh Moringa leaves. Many universities and independent research laboratory analyses have confirmed the higher nutritional values in the dried leaf powder. What's more amazing is gram for gram comparison of Moringa to common fruits and vegetables. The nutritional values of Moringa's many vitamins, minerals, amino acids, chlorophyll, and anti-aging compounds are higher than its own fresh leaves.
Can it be made into a tea?
Yes, but it is better to use the whole Moringa leaves when making tea as the powder will just drop to the bottom of the cup. For best results place the leaves into water and then bring it to a boil to draw out the healing properties. Moringa leaf powder can also be used to make Moringa tea, however, the hot water will result in the loss of some important nutrients, especially the ones that are destroyed by heat! It is better to ingest the whole powder for nutritional benefits.
Can it be taken by children and babies?
Yes, as Moringa is a food but like all new foods introduced to babies and children go slowly and see how their system reacts to it. Moringa is highly nutritious so is a wonderful supplement to build bones and healthy bodies.
Can it be taken by pregnant women?
Because Moringa is anticoagulant there is a chance of abortion so it is safer if pregnant women do not take it. However, after the birth it is a wonderful supplement to build your strength as well as to build a good supply of breast milk for the baby.
Are there any known side effects?
Dr. Lowell Fuglie, based in Senegal and considered as one of the experts about Moringa says that to date there has not been any known negative side effect even in the daily consumption of Moringa. However, because of the 46 antioxidants you could experience headaches, diarrhea or extreme fatigue if you detoxify to quickly. Also if you are already on blood pressure medicine you could experience dizziness if your blood pressure goes to low so work with your doctor to lower you blood pressure medicine. If you are taking anticoagulants you should watch your INR.
What are the nutritional benefits?
The Moringa leaf contains some of the following properties to name a few: 3 times the potassium in bananas, 7 times the vitamin C in oranges, 4 times the calcium in milk, 4 times the vitamin A in carrots, 2 times the protein in milk, 13 times more vitamin A than spinach, all the essential amino acids, 3 times the potassium found in bananas, 3 times the iron found in almonds, 46 antioxidants, 36 anti-inflammatories, 25 vitamins including all the B vitamins, 30% protein, 4 times the fiber of oats. In short Moringa is a full food in itself.
What are the health benefits?
Gives more energy, relieves joint and muscle pains, strengthens the immune systems, improves digestion and heartburn, relieves asthma, allergies and sinus conditions, improves mental clarity, enables better sleep, balances blood sugar levels, normalizes blood pressure, lowers cholesterol and triglycerides, aids in better memory, stimulates metabolism, increase breast milk, builds bones.
How much do I take?
Use between 1 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon daily (or 4 to 8 capsules). Some people use a lot more than that. Your body is your best indicator. Since dried Moringa leaves have 46 antioxidants the first thing it is going to do is clean you out. If you detoxify too quickly you may get a headache, diarrhea or extreme fatigue. There is no need to feel uncomfortable so we recommend that you go SLOWLY. Start out with a small amount, (1/4 teaspoon of powder or one capsule) and increase it daily. If you use blood pressure or diabetic medicines, please work with your doctor, as you may be able to decrease the dosage. Moringa is also an anticoagulant so if you are taking anticoagulant medication you should watch your INR.
When do I take it?
Moringa is a food not a medicine. So you can have it any time of day. The powder is easiest to eat when mixed with other foods. You can take the capsules any time of day with or without food. Once you build up to four or more capsules you can take them all together or you can take them throughout the day.
Is Moringa dried leaf powder more potent than fresh leaves?
Yes. There is significantly higher nutritional value in the Moringa dried leaf, in some cases over ten times in specific nutrients when compared to fresh Moringa leaves. Many universities and independent research laboratory analyses have confirmed the higher nutritional values in the dried leaf powder. What's more amazing is gram for gram comparison of Moringa to common fruits and vegetables. The nutritional values of Moringa's many vitamins, minerals, amino acids, chlorophyll, and anti-aging compounds are higher than its own fresh leaves.
Can it be made into a tea?
Yes, but it is better to use the whole Moringa leaves when making tea as the powder will just drop to the bottom of the cup. For best results place the leaves into water and then bring it to a boil to draw out the healing properties. Moringa leaf powder can also be used to make Moringa tea, however, the hot water will result in the loss of some important nutrients, especially the ones that are destroyed by heat! It is better to ingest the whole powder for nutritional benefits.
Can it be taken by children and babies?
Yes, as Moringa is a food but like all new foods introduced to babies and children go slowly and see how their system reacts to it. Moringa is highly nutritious so is a wonderful supplement to build bones and healthy bodies.
Can it be taken by pregnant women?
Because Moringa is anticoagulant there is a chance of abortion so it is safer if pregnant women do not take it. However, after the birth it is a wonderful supplement to build your strength as well as to build a good supply of breast milk for the baby.
Are there any known side effects?
Dr. Lowell Fuglie, based in Senegal and considered as one of the experts about Moringa says that to date there has not been any known negative side effect even in the daily consumption of Moringa. However, because of the 46 antioxidants you could experience headaches, diarrhea or extreme fatigue if you detoxify to quickly. Also if you are already on blood pressure medicine you could experience dizziness if your blood pressure goes to low so work with your doctor to lower you blood pressure medicine. If you are taking anticoagulants you should watch your INR.