Moringa leaves are rich in antioxidants including vitamin C, beta-carotene, quercetin, and chlorogenic acid. The latter, chlorogenic acid, has been shown to slow cells' absorption of sugar and animal studies have found it to lower blood sugar levels. It is also an important source of Iron that contributes to reducing fatigue and regenerating red blood cells to prevent anemia. Moringa supplementation is traditionally used to energize and strengthen naturally the immune system. Moringa oleifera leaves, seeds, bark, roots, sap, and flowers have been widely used in traditional medicine, and the leaves and immature seed pods are currently used as food products in human nutrition. The leaves are known to have the highest antioxidant potential of all plant parts, with leaf extracts exhibiting the greatest antioxidant activity and various safety studies in animals indicating a high degree of safety. Most traditional medicinal usage of this plant is related to its anti-inflammatory properties, focusing on leaf extracts. No adverse effects have been reported in human studies, which have demonstrated anti-hyperglycemic and anti-dyslipidemic activities.
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