Moringa’s Credentials

Moringa’s Credentials

The science of Moringa, Moringa has been one of the most widely studied herbs in the world.

Moringa’s Credentials

In recent decades, Moringa has been extensively studied in clinical trials, with evidence emerging to prove the long-touted benefits of this nutritional powerhouse.  The leaves, roots, seeds, bark, fruit, flowers and immature pods of Moringa offer cardiac and circulatory stimulation.
Moringa has been found to have antitumor, antipyretic (fever reducing), antiepileptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, antispasmodic, diuretic, antihypertensive, cholesterol lowering, antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective (protective of the liver), antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Moringa’s Credentials
Moringa has been one of the most widely studied herbs in the U.S.A., Europe, Philippines, India, and Africa. Several prominent universities, prestigious scientific institutions and governmental bodies globally have generated evidence to support Moringa’s nutritional and medicinal value.

Hundreds of studies from renowned medical and scientific journals can be found on the US National Center for Biotechnology/National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=moringa> website.

Let’s take a look at what the science says:

Seeds-Moringa-Oleiefra     

Cancer
The pods and seeds of the Moringa tree have properties that protect cells in the human body from oxidation damage by free radicals. According to the Journal of Herbal Medicine published by Kumar, Kumar, Singh and Vasisht (2007), the seeds/pods thus exert a protective effect against cancer and other forms of cell damage.

Moringa Oleifera on Human Cancer Cells!
* Clinical Studies #1 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21385597>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21992488>
  * Clinical Studies #3 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21774591>
  * Clinical Studies #4 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12875626>

Diabetes
Low levels of vitamin E and D are associated with a higher risk of diabetes. Further, Moringa is a safe and natural option for treating already-present diabetes:  it aids in insulin secretion, supports the
management of blood sugar, circulation, healing of diabetes-related lesions, and reduction of inflammation.  

* Clinical Studies #1 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21780550>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/1994/P1/P19940003035>
  * Clinical Studies #3 <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874199001063>
  * Clinical Studies #4 <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ptr.2650080207/abstract>
  * Clinical Studies #5 <http://www.researchmoringa.com/uploads/2eHealth_International_Blood_Sugar.pdf>
  * Clinical Studies #6 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2275769/>
  * Clinical Studies #7 <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874109001925>
  * Clinical Studies #8 <http://www.asciencejournal.net/asj/index.php/IJHN/article/viewArticle/68>

Liver Health
The liver protective properties of the Moringa plant have been demonstrated through therapeutic use of the oil (also known as Ben Oil) in Hepatic (Hepatitus) disorders. Other parts of the plant have been found to prevent early liver injury due to high fat diets. Other clinical studies:

 * Clinical Studies #1 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20661662>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20045461>

Kidney Health
The renoprotective qualities in Moringa protect the kidneys by reducing the formation of free radicals. Moringa has also been used in the natural elimination of kidney stones l(University of Ouagadougou and
K.L.E.S’s College of Pharmacy).

 * Clinical Studies #1 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22197459>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16386862>

Ulcers
Moringa Oleifera root extracts combined with fruit rind (citrus sinensis) extract have been proven effective in treating Ulcerative Colitis, comparable to the pharmaceutical drug Prednisolone. The flower
bud of Moringa has been reported to possess anti-ulcer properties, protective against aspirin-induced gastric ulcers in rats (Akhtar & Ahmad, 1995). A clinical study from the University of Calcutta shows
that Moringa Oleifera protects against ulcer formation:

 * Clinical Studies #1 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20637582>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ptr.2650090618/abstract>
  * Clinical Studies #3 <http://researchmoringa.com/uploads/13Ulcers.pdf>
  * Clinical Studies #4 <http://www.scientific-journals.co.uk/web_documents/1020205_moringa_oleifera.pdf>

Sickle Cell Anemia
Moringa Oleifera has been used as a supplement in iron-deficient sickle cell anemia patients, who benefit from this natural source of iron, without the harsh side effects of iron pills.  Moringa increases
hemoglobin and builds the blood without causing gastrointestinal disorders.

 * Clinical Studies #1 <http://jjbs.hu.edu.jo/files/v5n4/Paper%20Number%205m.pdf>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://www.ijarnp.org/index.php/ijarnp/article/view/9>

Antibiotics
Moringa’s antibiotic properties have been found to inhibit the growth of microorganisms naturally. The seeds of the Moringa plant contain a natural antibiotic that can be used to treat or prevent infection.

 * Clinical Studies #1 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21771453>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rimtsp/v52n3/a03v52n3.pdf>
  * Clinical Studies #3 <http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rimtsp/v52n3/a03v52n3.pdf>

High Blood Pressure
Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium and Zinc are all essential for the regulation of blood pressure. Rich in the full spectrum of these nutrients, Moringa lowers the risk of hypertension by promoting proper blood vessel function.

  * Clinical Studies #1 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22559734>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/1994/P1/P19940003035>
  * Clinical Studies #3 <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874199001063>
  * Clinical Studies #4 <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ptr.2650080207/abstract>

      HIV & AIDS
Antioxidants have been proven effective in boosting the immune system after the onset of AIDS. Moringa leaves contain powerful antioxidants that can help prevent or delay the complications arising from AIDS.
Moringa provides the nutrients essential to maintenance of of health in HIV-positive patients.  Moringa offers a natural alternative to more expensive medical treatments of AIDs and HIV in lower-income countries.
At the 14th International AIDS Conference in Barcelona in 2002, it was recommended that Moringa powder be considered as an alternative treatment to boost the systems of HIV-positive patients in Africa who
would otherwise not receive antiretroviral drugs.

  * Clinical Studies #1 <http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01410058>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8442899>
  * Clinical Studies #3 <http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov/result_am?query=moringa&id=102252161&itemnum=1&amhighlight=Yes&amsort=Relevance>
  * Clinical Studies #4 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8100273>

      Strong antioxidant activity:
* Clinical Studies #1 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22465510>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22294387>

      For myocardial patients:
  * Clinical Studies <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19298195>

      For overall metabolic syndrome:
* Clinical Studies #1 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21780550>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20045461>
  * Clinical Studies #3 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22403543>

      Powerful immune booster:
  * Clinical Studies <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22611915>

      Blood sugar management:
  * Clinical Studies #1 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21780550>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22103446>
  * Clinical Studies #3 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19501271>

      Joint pain:
* Clinical Studies #1 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21288459>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21288459>

      Liver health:
* Clinical Studies #1 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20661662>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20045461>

      Cholesterol management:
  * Clinical Studies #1 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20623425>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20045461>
  * Clinical Studies #3 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10661880>

      Heart protection:
  * Clinical Studies #1 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18249514>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19298195>

      Alzheimer’s disease:
  * Clinical Studies #1<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=moringa%20alzheimer>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21716802>

      Thyroid health:
  * Clinical Studies <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10675284>

      Cell and DNA protection:
  * Clinical Studies #1 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21148198>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19425184>
  * Clinical Studies #3 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16789890>

      Bioavailability:
  * Clinical Studies <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20845375>

      Protect from radiation:
  * Clinical Studies #1 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22439436>
  * Clinical Studies #2 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21861723>

      Stress reduction:
  * Clinical Studies <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22216055>

      Drug side effects:
  * Clinical Studies <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22197459>

      Cataract prevention:
  * Clinical Studies
    <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20879807>