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1. Moringa oleifera Is Very Nutritious Moringa oleifera is a fairly large tree native to North India. It goes by a variety of names, such as drumstick tree, horseradish tree or ben oil tree. Almost all parts of the tree are eaten or used as ingredients in traditional herbal medicines. This especially applies to the leaves and pods, which are commonly eaten in parts of India and Africa (1Trusted Source). Below is a photo of Moringa oleifera leaves, powder and capsules: Moringa leaves are an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals. One cup of fresh, chopped leaves (21 grams) contains (2Trusted Source): 1.Protein: 2 grams 2.Vitamin B6: 19% of the RDA 3.Vitamin C: 12% of the RDA 4. Iron: 11% of the RDA 5.Riboflavin (B2): 11% of the RDA 6.Vitamin A (from beta-carotene): 9% of the RDA 7.Magnesium: 8% of the RDA In Western countries, the dried leaves are sold as dietary supplements, either in powder or capsule form. Compared to the leaves, the pods are generally lower in vitamins and minerals. However, they are exceptionally rich in vitamin C. One cup of fresh, sliced pods (100 grams) contains 157% of your daily requirement. The diet of people in developing nations sometimes lacks vitamins, minerals and protein. In these countries, Moringa oleifera can be an important source of many essential nutrients. However, there is one downside: Moringa leaves may also contain high levels of antinutrients, which can reduce the absorption of minerals and protein (3Trusted Source, 4). Another thing to keep in mind is that taking Moringa oleifera supplements in capsules won’t supply a large number of nutrients. The amounts are negligible compared to what you consume if you eat a balanced diet based on whole foods. 2. Moringa oleifera Is Rich in Antioxidants Antioxidants are compounds that act against free radicals in your body. High levels of free radicals may cause oxidative stress, which is associated with chronic diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes (5Trusted Source, 6Trusted Source). Several antioxidant plant compounds have been found in the leaves of Moringa oleifera (7Trusted Source, 8Trusted Source, 9). In addition to vitamin C and beta-carotene, these include (10, 11): Quercetin: This powerful antioxidant may help lower blood pressure (12Trusted Source, 13Trusted Source). Chlorogenic acid: Also found in high amounts in coffee, chlorogenic acid may help moderate blood sugar levels after meals (14Trusted Source, 15Trusted Source). One study in women found that taking 1.5 teaspoons (7 grams) of moringa leaf powder every day for three months significantly increased blood antioxidant levels (16). Moringa leaf extract may also be used as a food preservative. It increases the shelf life of meat by reducing oxidation (17).