New Delhi: Moringa tree is also known as the ‘drumstick tree’. It is found mostly in Asia, Africa, and South America. The moringa leaves are nutritionally very rich, leaving behind carrots, oranges, and even milk in terms of nutritional value. Here are the health benefits of moringa leaves.
Here are the health benefits of moringa leaves.
Rich in Amino Acids
Moringa leaves are rich in amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 18 types of amino acids are found in them and each of them makes an important contribution to our well-being.
Fight Inflammation
Inflammation is how a body naturally responds to pain and injury. Moringa leaves are anti-inflammatory in nature due to the presence of isothiocyanates. They have niazimicin which is known to reign in the development of cancer cells.
Rich in Antioxidants
Moringa leaves have anti-oxidative properties and protect against the damaging effects of free radicals present in the environment. The damage caused by free radicals is responsible for many chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart problems, and Alzheimer’s.
