Tiny leaves.
Enormous benefits.
7 times the Vitamin C of Oranges
4times the Calcium of Milk
3times the Potassium of Bananas
2times the Protein of Yogurt
4times the Vitamin A of Carrots
Rare for a plant source,
Moringa leaves contain
all the essential
amino acids (proteins)...
THE NEED:
Moringa leaves have been used in the traditional medicine passed down for centuries in many cultures. Now they have also attracted interest in the modern scientific community. In the recent past, more than 750 studies, articles and other publications have included Moringa (see examples on page 30).*
However, most of the studies are either nutritional analyses or laboratory studies with animals. There are very few studies of the effects on human beings. Considering the potentially enormous benefits to humanity, the time has come for medically controlled studies with human subjects that document the bio-availability of nutrients in Moringa leaves and their effectiveness over a long period of time.
As the Moringa tree has spread from the Indian sub-continent throughout the tropical and sub-tropical world, it has adapted itself to local conditions, resulting in many variations. Thus, localized studies are needed to test the leaves’ nutritional content and effects in different areas.
Amino Acid Content of Moringa Leaves*
All values are per 100 grams of edible portion.
Fresh Leaves1 Dried Leaves5
Arginine 406.6 mg 1,325 mg
Histidine 149.8 mg 613 mg
Isoleucine 299.6 mg 825 mg
Leucine 492.2 mg 1,950 mg
Lysine 342.4 mg 1,325 mg
Methionine 117.7 mg 350 mg
Phenylalinine 310.3 mg 1,388 mg
Threonine 117.7 mg 1,188 mg
Tryptophan 107 mg 425 mg
Valine 374.5 mg 1,063 mg
Vitamin and Mineral Content of Moringa Leaves
All values are per 100 grams of edible portion.
Fresh Leaves1 Dried Leaves5
Carotene (Vit. A)* 6.78 mg 18.9 mg
Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 2.64 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.05 mg 20.5 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.8 mg 8.2 mg
Vitamin C 220 mg 17.3 mg
Calcium 440 mg 2,003 mg
Calories 92 cal 205 cal
Carbohydrates 12.5 g 38.2 g
Copper 0.07 mg 0.57 mg
Fat 1.70 g 2.3 g
Fiber 0.90 g 19.2 g
Iron 0.85 mg 28.2 mg
Magnesium 42 mg 368 mg
Phosphorus 70 mg 204 mg
Potassium 259 mg 1,324 mg
Protein 6.70 g 27.1g
Zinc 0.16 mg 3.29 mg
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