Written by Ty Bollinger | Last
updated on January 21, 2014 |
Moringa oleifera is a
tree brought from the mind of God to the hands of man. It was recognized by the National
Institutes of Health as the Botanical of the Year for 2007, and praised again
in 2011 and 2012. It is valued worldwide for its ability to treat over 300
diseases. [i] It
has the ability to retain high concentrations of electrolyte minerals, allowing
it to stay internally hydrated in the driest of conditions. Africans have
honored it with names that translate to: “Never Die,” and “The Only
Thing that Grows in the Dry Season,” and “Mother’s Milk.” I think
it’s safe to say that this plant has saved more lives in 3rd world countries than any other. Why do I say this? This
AMAZING tree is capable of delivering what the body needs and these
enzymatically active amino acid sequences may simply not exist in the food
chain anywhere else, and that is just the tip of the nutritional iceberg when
it comes to Moringa oleifera. [ii] [iii] [iv]
It’s an unfortunate
fact that our own “civilized” food supply no longer feeds us well
nutritionally. Our food is comforting, and tastes good, but as far as our cells
are concerned, too much of what we eat is over-processed, denatured and
acidic, and ends up depleting our bodies— robbing us rather than feeding
us. Today’s western diet has double the caloric intake of a
consumer in 1965 and we are receiving 75% less nutrient value for current
calories consumed. Seeking daily, quality nutrient supplementation is no longer
an option but a requirement for health. We all need to supplement our
diets in the most efficient and economical means possible.
When we consider the
incidence of disease affecting the 317,000,000 people in America (215 million
overweight or obese, 50 million with heart disease, 45 million with chronic
headaches, 44 million with osteoporosis, 37 million with arthritis, 30 million
with sinus problems, 26 million with diabetes, 79 million pre-diabetes, 12
million with cancer, 6 million with Alzheimer’s) and we understand the
relationship between nutrition and disease, it seems obvious but we have to ask
how did this come to pass. Hippocrates will be proven right: food
is indeed our medicine and the answer to disease.
Moringa oleifera provides
a rare combination of zeatin (a potent antioxidant), quercetin (a
flavonoid known for its ability to neutralize free radicals and relieve
inflammation), beta-sitosterol (a nutrient superstar
that blocks cholesterol formation or build-up and is an anti-inflammatory agent
for the body), caffeoylquinic acid (another powerful
anti-inflammatory compound), and kaempferol (a key
nutrient that promotes healthy body cellular function). All in all,
enzymatically active and bioavailable Moringa oleifera provides 36
natural anti-inflammatory agents. Free radical damage caused by
electron-seeking, highly reactive, oxidative molecules has been identified as
the source of many maladies through mechanisms such as inhibition of
telomerase, changes to cellular permeability and DNA damage. It has been
established that Moringa oleifera contains 46
different antioxidants. [v] [vi] [vii] [viii]
According to Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center’s website, “In vitro and animal studies
indicate that the leaf, seed, and root extracts of Moringa Oleifera have anticancer (3) (4), hepatoprotective(10), hypoglycemic (12), anti-inflammatory (13) (14), antibacterial (18) (19),
antifungal (20),
antiviral (21), and antisickling (37) effects. They may also protect against
Alzheimer’s disease (29) , stomach ulcers (24), help lower cholesterol
levels (25), and promote wound healing (30).” [ix]
All I can say is “WOW!” When mainstream cancer clinics start
to tout the benefits of a natural botanical, then we know that there must be
something to it! But that’s just the tip of the iceberg with Moringa oleifera!
This “miracle tree” is
able to provide all of the amino acids required by the human body. Protein is
needed not only for the structural components such as muscle and tissues, but
neurotransmitters, hormones, enzymes and immunoglobulins as well. There
are various nutrients that can have a beneficial effect on enhancing immune
system function and Moringa oleifera certainly qualifies in this
category due to the ability to provide several of these phytonutrients. [x] [xi]
Speaking of the immune
system, one of the functions of the immune system is to keep pathogens from
growing, proliferating and damaging tissues. Moringa oleifera has
been shown to be anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and antibiotic, which
will certainly lighten the load on the immune system. [xii] [xiii] [xiv] In
addition, Moringa oleifera demonstrates the ability to
be a potent detoxifying agent. [xv]
AMAZINGLY, the leaves
of this extraordinary tree contain 7 times the vitamin C found in oranges, 4
times the calcium in milk, 4 times the vitamin A in carrots, 2 times the
protein of yogurt, 25 times the iron in spinach, and 3 times the potassium in
bananas.
The real mystery is
how this four thousand year-old panacea plant went missing and disappeared from
the nutritional horizon. Fortunately it has reappeared. As a matter of
fact, the Bethesda, Maryland-based International Eye Foundation is
now using Moringa, with its high content of beta-carotene, converting to
Vitamin A in the body, to combat childhood blindness. Doctors are using Moringa
oleifera to treat diabetes in West Africa and high blood pressure in India.
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