Why is Moringa called the miraculous plant?
Today the editor is going to introduce a miraculous plant - Moringa
What is Moringa?
Moringa is a typical tropical multi-purpose plant with a long history of use as food, and it is rich and comprehensive in nutrition.
The Church World Service has established related organizations in many countries, advocating the cultivation of Moringa, aiming to use Moringa to help the people of West Africa fight malnutrition and boost the autoimmunity of AIDS patients (currently in clinical trials).
From widespread practical application to recent research results, it has been confirmed that Moringa is the best plant protein found so far, rich in protein, dietary fiber, folate, biotin, various minerals and abundant vitamins.
Therefore it is hailed by the scientific community as "a mother's best friend" and "the diamond among plants."
New resource food
In 2012, approved by the National Health Ministry: Moringa leaves are a new resource food of Moringa.
- Why is Moringa
so highly favored? -
The nutrients
contained in Moringa
01
Three major nutrients
The macronutrients in Moringa leaves - protein, fat and carbohydrates - are the three major material foundations that make up a living organism, and are the macronutrients that the human body must take in from food.
Protein deficiency often leads to poor growth and development in children, weight loss, anemia, edema, etc.; common cardiovascular diseases, cancer, obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases are all related to protein, fat and carbohydrates.
02
Minerals
Moringa is especially rich in minerals such as calcium, potassium and iron, which play different important roles in the human body: some are important components of human tissues, some are active factors of enzymes and vitamins, and some are indispensable substances for life activities.
Calcium is the main component of the body's bones and teeth. During children's growth and development, long-term insufficient calcium intake, often accompanied by protein and vitamin D deficiency, leads to rickets, osteomalacia and osteoporosis.
Iron is the main component of hemoglobin, an essential element for carrying oxygen compounds, and an essential active factor for enzymes and vitamins, playing important physiological functions in the human body.
Iron deficiency mainly causes anemia, impaired intellectual development in young children, and decreased immunity. Iron deficiency is a widespread problem, with about 30% of the world's population being iron deficient.
Potassium is an important component in regulating the body's fluid balance. Potassium deficiency mainly manifests as muscle weakness, paralysis, arrhythmia, rhabdomyolysis and renal dysfunction, etc.
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Vitamins
Moringa leaves are rich in vitamins, especially vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, folate, pantothenic acid and biotin, which are present in relatively high amounts.
Vitamin A (retinol) safeguards the functions of the brain and retina, and plays a crucial role in the development of the nervous system of fetuses and newborns.
Vitamin E deficiency causes symptoms such as destruction of red blood cells, muscle degeneration, anemia, reproductive dysfunction and low immunity.
Folate (vitamin M) deficiency can lead to macrocytic anemia, and is related to birth defects, cardiovascular diseases and tumors.
Because the loss rate of folate in food after cooking and processing can reach 50%-90%, and the absorption rate of folate in the diet is 25%-50%, there are many people with folate deficiency, especially women and infants. Research has confirmed that among the high-risk groups for birth defects in our country, supplementing 400ug/d of folate from 1 month before pregnancy to within 3 months of early pregnancy in women can reduce the incidence of neural tube defects by 85%.
Pantothenic acid deficiency leads to stunted growth and reduced food utilization, affecting the skin, liver, kidneys and nervous system.
Biotin (vitamin B7, coenzyme R or vitamin H) deficiency leads to conjunctivitis, hair loss, ataxia and slow growth; vitamin B6 deficiency can lead to seborrheic dermatitis.