MORINGA OLEIFERA ANTI–OXIDANTS MAY PREVENT CANCER

Moringa Oleifera is  native  to India but currently  grown  across  the  world  especially  Africa. Several  studies done  have shown Moringa Oleifera’s  high antioxidant levels much higher than most of fruits  and vegetables  which have been traditionally known to contain high levels of anti-oxidants. Study  done in India showed  that the Total Phenolic Content of Moringa  leaves ranged from 141.59 mgGAE/100 g to 185.32 mgGAE/100g while  Ferric Reducing Ability of Plasma(FRAP) levels ranged from 0.49 mg/g to 0.7 mg/g. The measurements above indicate moringa’s strong ability to neutralise free radicals.

Preparing Moringa Powder enriched Cake

 

Before  we go any further , lets understand  some terms.

 

WHAT ARE ANTI-OXIDANTS?
Anti-oxidants are chemicals mainly naturally found in plants( fruits and vegetables). In our body, these anti-oxidants have several life saving properties, but for the sake of this post, we will dwell much on cancer preventing properties.

WHAT CAUSES CANCER?

Cancer is caused by several factors. Some are born with the causes (genetic) , chemicals, food, free radicals etc.
WHAT ARE FREE RADICALS.
Let’s call them chemicals as well. But, the most important issue is how do they get into our body, to cause cancer? We can get them into the body from the skin, food we eat( that delicious fried beef/ chicken/fish/vegetable), medicines we take (the broken down by products) .

HOW DO THE ANTIOXIDANTS IN MORINGA OLEIFERA  PREVENT CANCER?

The antioxidants neutralize the free radicals hence making them harmless to our body. It’s that simple .

BOTTOM LINE LIFE SAVING ADVISE.

Let’s eat Moringa Oleifera products ( leaf and fruits) as they have  shown to contain high levels of  antioxidants which have been scientifically shown to prevent  Cancer and other  non communicable  diseases  including Type 2 diabetes and hypertension.

 

REFERENCES:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-high-in-antioxidants#section13

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3247066/

MORINGA OLEIFERA: 5 SCIENTIFIC HEALTH BENEFITS

Moringa Oleifera belongs to  the family Moringaceae which  has about  thirteen  species. Moringa Oleifera  is a drought-resistant tree that grows in  Asian and some African countries . InAfrica, it is known by several names  such as Chammwamba , Mlonge , Mulinga, and Moringa  .In other parts of the world , its also known as Horse Radish tree,  Drumstick tree , the Tree of Life , Miracle Tree,  Ben Oil Tree , Zogale and Sahijan.   Its one of  the most sort after superfood  worldwide. In Africa , its cultivation and  consumption is now being  promoted by a pan-african  not-for-profit organisation called AMH NGO. AMH stands for Africa Moringa Hub. The promotion is  being  implemented under the slogan ‘’ Eat and plant Moringa !’’

Due to Moringa Oleifera’s  growing popularity  for  its nutritional and health benefits , critics , including conventional medical practioners  and scientists   have demanded  upfront  eveidence  to substantiate the claims.

Scientists have now  brought forward  plausible  evidence  to support  the amazing  benefits of  the God given Moringa tree. The  evidence below reveals  that  moringa might be beneficial in the following :

1. EPILEPSY

Moringa Oleifera leaft  extract have shown to  reduce duration of  epileptic seizures.

2. RHEUMATISM / ARTHRITIS

Taking   2 to 3 moringa nuts per day for not more than 2 weeks  have  shown to relieve pain and inflammatory  process. The study reveals  that the moringa  seeds  might be  beneficial to those with Gout , Rheumatism and  any sort of  arthritis.

3. ANAEMIA

Moringa contains iron which is one  of  the most important building  blocks of Haemoglobin (blood cells). Furthermore , moringa  oleifera contains Vitamin C. Vitamin C  helps in absorption of   Iron from the gut hence make it  available for blood  cell production.

4. ASHMA

Preliminary human evidence reveals  an improvement in breathing and lung function associated with ingestion of 2 to 3 Moringa nuts per day.  The results  suggest that  taking  Moringa nuts  will improve  quality of life in those with Asthma  and Bronchitis .

5. CANCER

Cancer leads to abnormal multiplication of  cells leading  to  a huge mass or would. Moringa Oleifera  extract has shown to reduce the  multiplication of the cancerous  cells in cervical , skin and Colon cancer . In cancer prevention , Moringa Oleifera  has shown to neutralize cancer causing agents ( Free radicles).

DISCLAIMER :

This article is  for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. This information should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem.  La Vieherb advises that you consult your health professional if you suspect you have a health problem.