The health benefits of Moringa powder, also known as drumstick or mallungay. Moringa powder is made from the dried leaves of the moringa oleifera, a drought resistant tree native to warm climates such as India. This has been used as a natural medicine for thousands of years, and is known as "the miracle tree". You can purchase organic moringa powder from health food stores, and take between 1-2 teaspoons per day to help heal diseases and infections in the body. In today's video we will be exploring 21 facts and benefits of moringa powder, and how you can use this to boost your overall health. Just a quick reminder, this video is for educational purposes only, so do speak to a doctor if you have any medical concerns. 1. Reducing Inflammation The first benefit of moringa is its ability to reduce inflammation Moringa powder contains 46 types of antioxidants, and a wide range of anti-inflammatory compounds making it one of the most powerful super foods in the world. This helps to lower inflammation and swelling throughout the body, especially for those with joint pain, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. 2. Liver Cleansing The powerful antioxidants in moringa help to cleanse the liver and help to remove fatty deposits and scar tissue. This can improve liver function, keep your blood free of toxins and boost overall health. 3. Hair Growth Moringa powder is also rich in minerals, such as zinc, plant based iron, copper, beta carotene and B-vitamins. These act as cofactors in the body to help grow long, strong and healthy strands of hair. They also help to protect against hair loss with age. 4. Thyroid Health Moringa powder also helps your liver to make certain thyroid hormones, to prevent hypo/hyperthyroidism, hot flashes, excessive sweating and irregular heartbeat. This helps to keep your body temperature under control and your hormones in balance. 5. Muscle Health Moringa contains all 9 essential amino acids needed to build strong, healthy muscles. Moringa powder is excellent to consume before exercise, as it boosts stamina and energy levels. It contains 7x more potassium than bananas, 4x more calcium than milk, and 36x more magnesium than eggs. These electrolyte minerals help your cells to produce stable energy, maintain healthy muscle mass, and prevent cramps. 6. Blood Sugars Taking moringa powder daily in a smoothie, capsule or glass of water can help to regulate blood sugar levels. This reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. If your finding this information useful, please tap the like, subscribe and turn all notifications on to stay updated with nutrition tips. 7. Anti-Aging Some refer to this as the "elixir of life" as it contains high concentrations of zeatin. This is a plant hormone which has been linked to slowing down the aging process of the body. As this plant is rich in antioxidants, these too play a role in keeping your skin youthful and healthy, by improving your antioxidant network and destroying free radicals in the blood. 8. Improving Breast Milk When breast feeding a child, it's important to make sure that you are getting lots of nutrients in your diet to make rich breast milk. Being nutrient rich, moringa makes a good supplement for nursing mothers. 9. Stomach Ulcers It was also concluded that moringa oleifera leaves and powders can help to heal gastric ulcers, and also prevent them from occurring. This is likely due to the chlorophyll, (green plant pigment) which is very healing to the digestive system. 10. PCOS Women who suffer with facial hair, deeper voice and irregular periods may have a hormonal imbalance and a condition called PCOS. Moringa is one of the best supplements to help reduce androgen hormones to overcome this condition. 11. Blood Builder Chlorophyll, plant based iron and antioxidants in moringa powder can also help your body to build robust, healthy red blood cells. These carry oxygen and nutrients to all of the organs and tissues throughout your body, keeping you strong and healthy, and preventing anaemia. 12. Blood Pressure This powder can also help to regulate your blood pressure. By taking stress off the liver, the antioxidants within help to relax the blood vessels and arteries, for better blood flow to and from the heart. It also lowers the risk of heart attacks and plaque in the arteries because it contains over 46 types of antioxidants. 13. Weight Loss By lowering insulin resistance, the nutrients in moringa help your body to tap into its fat stores for energy, and reduce hunger levels. This naturally helps you to lose weight, especially when following a low carb diet such as keto. 14. Brain Health A healthy brain is important if you want to stay sharp as you get older. The amino acids help to build hormones and neurotransmitters in your brain that support better memory, concentration and learning ability. 15. UV Protection Harsh exposure to UV from the sunshine can be damaging to the skin if you stay out too long. However the antioxidants within moringa powder help to protect against skin cancer and premature aging. 16. Fights Infections Due to its antibacterial, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties, moringa powder can also help to fight off infections in the body, and boost your immune system naturally. 17. Lung Health Moringa is also very useful for those with asthma, as it helps to improve breathing and airflow. It does this by improving oxygenation of the blood, allowing nutrients to travel freely through your body. 18. Eye Health The antioxidants in moringa also help to protect the blood vessels connected to your eyes. This lowers the risk of vision loss and macular degeneration with age, and helps protect the nerves within the eye. 19. How To Consume To consume moringa, simply mix 2 teaspoons of the organic powder in a glass of water and drink. Some of the nutrients are fat soluble, so it's best to drink this after eating a meal that contains a fat like olive oil, cheese or butter. This will help your body absorb more nutrients from the moringa. Do not add hot water to moringa, because it may kill off some of the enzymes within that help your body absorb some of the antioxidants. 20. Other Moringa Uses Other parts of the moringa tree are also used in traditional medicine, including the bark, seeds, pods, root, sap, flowers and oil. The oil in particular can be used topically on the skin and scalp to prevent dandruff, irritation and to heal various skin problems. 21. Side Effects Moringa is generally considered safe as it has been used for thousands of years. However if you are taking medications, be sure to consult with your doctor as it can interact with thyroid medication, high blood pressure medication, diabetes medications amongst others. As you can see moringa powder is undoubtably one of the best super food powders available and is relatively inexpensive. To learn more about superfoods like this, tap here. I wish you great health, wealth and happiness.