HerbMoringa
Human studies are limited, showing small positive effects on lipid profiles, increased insulin secretion, and improved nutritional status in specific populations.
Nutrition · estimated · per 100g
64Calories
9gProtein
8gCarbs
1.4gFat
2gFiber
0gSugar
Benefits
- Traditionally recognized for anti-inflammatory
- antioxidant
- and nutritional support
- preclinical studies suggest hepatoprotective
- hypoglycemic
- and anticancer potential.
Key compounds
Polyphenolsphenolic acidsflavonoidsglucosinolatesmuramoside A&Bniazimin A&Bvitaminsalkaloidsanthraquinonesglycosidesterpenes
May help with
- Used in traditional medicine to treat infections
- diabetes
- high cholesterol
- asthma
- ulcers
- and cancer.
Best for these goals
Traditionally recognized for anti-inflammatoryantioxidantand nutritional supportpreclinical studies suggest hepatoprotectivehypoglycemicand anticancer potential.
How to use it
Powder, capsules, tablets, mixed with liquids, eaten as food
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Case reports of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, cutaneous toxicity, and anaphylaxis exist. Genotoxic at supra-supplementation levels in murine models. | Interactions: May interact with CYP3A4 substrates and sitagliptin; preclinical data suggests blood glucose reduction. Clinical relevance is undetermined.
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