Moringa

With meals

Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing tropical tree native to South Asia, often called the 'drumstick tree' or 'miracle tree.' Its leaves are exceptionally nutrient-dense, containing significant amounts of vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds including the potent isothiocyanate moringin. Moringa has a long history of use in traditional medicine and is increasingly studied for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and blood sugar-regulating properties.

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Research Evidence

Exhibits anti-inflammatory properties

Limited

Reduces postprandial blood glucose levels

Moderate

May protect against oxidative stress-related cellular damage

Limited

Provides potent antioxidant activity via isothiocyanate moringin

Moderate

Supports healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels

Moderate

Source: Examine.com

Expert Evidence

2 references from 1 expert

Currently takes

“Moringa leaf powder is sort of my go-to. I do use moringa leaf powder, make moringa tea all the time, and I recommend it. The isothiocyanate from moringa, called moringin, in many assays is even better than sulforaphane.”

Q&A with Dr. Jed Fahey on Sulforaphane, Moringa and Chemoprotection [An authoritative discussion!]

1:15:59

Rhonda Patrick

2 references in 1 episode from 2020

AI-generated summary

Rhonda Patrick regularly uses moringa leaf powder, making it into tea and adding it to smoothies. She reports that consistent moringa powder consumption lowers her postprandial glucose by 7-10 units on her continuous glucose monitor, and notes that moringa's isothiocyanate (moringin) outperforms sulforaphane in many assays. No specific dosing amounts, cautions, or long-term safety considerations are discussed.

2020

Safety & Cautions

Side Effects

Mild digestive discomfort at higher doses
Possible laxative effect
May lower blood sugar excessively when combined with diabetes medications

Moringa leaf preparations are generally well-tolerated at standard doses. However, individuals taking blood sugar-lowering medications should monitor glucose closely due to potential additive effects, and pregnant women should avoid moringa bark and root extracts which have traditionally been used as abortifacients.

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