Does Moringa Offer Health Benefits?
As seen in EveryDay Health
By Sarah Garone
Published on October 7, 2024
Medically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD
Note: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve supplements for safety or effectiveness. Talk to a healthcare professional about whether a supplement is the right fit for your individual health, and about any potential drug interactions or safety concerns.
Sometimes the supplements that seem the newest and trendiest actually contain some of the oldest ingredients. Moringa oleifera, commonly known as moringa, is an herb from the moringa tree, nicknamed the drumstick tree or horseradish tree. Its medicinal roots stretch back to ancient time. Originating in India, it’s now used all over the world as a dietary supplement.
Despite its history and popularity, strong clinical research on moringa is very limited. The majority of studies about moringa involve animals and do not prove benefits for humans. Below, discover the theoretical benefits of moringa for health, moringa risks to be aware of, and how to use moringa powder in smoothies, recipes, and more if your healthcare team says this supplement is right for your health goals.
Moringa Nutrition Facts
Moringa contains very small amounts of multiple vitamins and minerals, and even provides a hint of protein. One serving (2 teaspoons) of moringa leaf powder contains the following nutrition components.
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Calories: 15
Total fat: 1 gram (g)
Saturated fat: 0g
Trans fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams (mg)
Sodium: 0mg
Total carbohydrates: 2g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Total sugars: 0g
Added sugars: 0g
Protein: 1g
Vitamin D: 0 international units (IU)
Vitamin C: 1.2mg, which is 2 percent of the daily value (DV)
Calcium: 70mg, which is 6 percent of the DV
Iron: 1.3mg, which is 8 percent of the DV
Potassium: 60mg, which is 2 percent of the DV
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I'd never heard that most moringa studies involve animals and don't actually prove benefits for humans — that really puts the hype in perspective. I was thinking about adding the powder to my morning smoothie but now I'll definitely check with my doctor first. Someone actually mentioned word to markdown to me recently as a simple way to save articles like this, so I might give that a try. Do you have any other natural supplements you'd recommend that have stronger clinical backing?
It's interesting that you point out how trendy supplements often turn out to be old ingredients, and moringa fits that well. I'd just note that a lot of the online hype around it reads like a probably stolen game guide, repeating the same claims without much sourcing. Curious whether you'll dig into the actual studies next.
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