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Moringa Oleifera
Moringa Oleifera – The Miracle Tree
There are few natural plants on this world that can be legitimately called a “super food.” One of the most powerful super foods called Moringa Oleifera has finally found its’ way into the Western World and some medical professionals are going so far as to call Moringa Oleifera the “Miracle Tree.”Since it is fairly new to the western world, not many people know about this amazing plant. So what is Moringa Oleifera and why are medical professionals calling it the “Miracle Tree?”
What is Moringa Oleifera?
Moringa Oleifera is a tree that primarily grows in the foothills of the Himalayas. It can grow up to 36 feet in height and can live as long as 20 years if undisturbed. However, people native to areas in which Moringa Oleifera grows often cut the leaves back 4-5 feet each year to harvest the leaves and pods that grow on the tree.
Benefits of Moringa Oleifera
The primary benefit of Moringa Oleifera is the high nutritional value of the leaves. In one serving of Moringa Oleifera leaves, you can find:
125% daily value of Calcium
61% daily value of Magnesium
41% daily value of Potassium
71% daily value of Iron
272% daily value of Vitamin A
22% daily value of Vitamin C
Gram for gram, Moringa leaves contain four times the vitamin A available in carrots. Seven times the vitamin C in oranges. Four times the Calcium available in milk. And twice the protein in milk and three times the Potassium in bananas. In total, there are over 90 different vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients in Moringa oleifera.There is no other “super food” on Earth that can make a claim like this. Moringa Oleifera is a complete health product that will not only provide you with the vitamins you need, but also improve your overall health as well.
Moringa Oleifera also has other benefits such as: lower blood pressure improved mood improved digestion improved immune system function protects the stomach lining treats stomach ulcers
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