The Moringa oleifera, also the tree of life, or wonder tree, is originally from India, where it grows at the foot of the Himalayas. In the ancient Vedas was reported 5000 years ago about Moringa and Ayurveda says that Moringa can cure over 300 diseases.
Over the centuries, Moringa has spread throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world where it is now cultivated in many countries, and cultivated as a vegetable.
In the Philippines it is called Mother's best friend because it increases the milk production of lactating mothers and their children particularly well supplied with vitamins and nutrients.
The balance of essential amino acids, the content of vital and minerals and the high content of vitamins make Moringa products unique value.
Moringa contains include vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, C, D, E, K. minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese and zinc. Moringa also contains about 46 antioxidants, making it one of the richest sources of antioxidants.
The combination of ingredients and composition of the Moringa tree is very focused and balanced. Moringa Contains:
•2 x as much protein as soy
•Seven times as much vitamin C as oranges
•4 times as much vitamin A in carrots
•2.4 x as much carotene as carrots,
•17 x as much calcium as in milk
•15 times as much potassium as bananas in
•Very large amounts of natural chlorophyll, which provides the body with plenty of light energy.
•Very high proportion of unsaturated natural fatty acids (Omega 3, 6 and 9), their immune system can effectively support.
•1.3 x as many essential amino acids such as eggs
•1.9 x as much fiber as whole-grain wheat
•6.9 x as much vitamin B1 and B2, such as yeast
•4.7 x as much folate as bovine liver
•4.5 x as much vitamin E as wheat seedlings
•6 x as many polyphenols as red wine
•1.3 x as much zinc as a pork cutlet
•2.2 x as much magnesium as brown-millet
•25 x as much iron as spinach
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