Moringa

What is Moringa?

The Moringa oleifera tree is also known as "the miracle tree" in part because of the high nutritional value of its leaves and fruit.

Moringa is a powerful herb that is also often added to Greens.

Moringa oleifera is the scientific name for this versatile tree. It is native to parts of Africa and Asiaand has been cultivated for thousands of years. Today it thrives in a variety of climates and is recognized worldwidefor its diverse uses and experiences.

The name Moringa is derived and means "twisted pod". This is a reference to the young fruit.

From the leaves and seeds to the flowers and pods are useful and known for their benefits. Moringa leavesare rich in various minerals and vitamins. Notably, these leaves contain many essential amino acidsand this has attracted a lot of interest as a sustainable source of protein.

Effect

Moringa is often praised as a superfood and offers many benefits thanks to its effect and the amount of nutrients.It is a valuable addition to the daily diet.

Moringa contributes to the normal functioning of the heart and blood vessels and to normal blood sugar regulation.

Capsules / Powder / Tablet

Moringa is available in our assortment in capsule form. It can also be found as an ingredient inthe powder supplement from Thorne and in tablet form as part of the Vitamin C Complex from Royal Green. Both can befound on this page.

How much moringa per day?

The dosage depends a bit on the brand in question, but generally speaking you can say that a safe daily dosage is up to about 1500 mg.

Side effects

Experiences include possible side effects when consuming large amounts such as nausea ordiarrhea. Moringa can also interact with medications. Despite these drawbacks, thehealth benefits of moringa make it a valuable supplement when used properly.

Kan moringa helpen bij het afvallen?

Of moringa kan helpen bij het afvallen daar zijn geen goedgekeurde claims voor. Hetzelfde geldt voor de darmen.

Written by: Liesbeth Thoen

Updated on: December 19th, 2024