Athletes must follow a healthy, nutrient reach diet in their training plan to maximize performance and remain healthy. Adding a superfood to the diet can make a big difference in how your body will be able to absorb essential vitamins and minerals and some important nutrients, such as protein. For vegan athletes, iron and protein deficiency can be particularly an issue.

Moringa is one of the most nutrient rich Superfoods. Moringa is often called the “miracle tree”. It is mostly grown in India and Africa and in the USA it is grown in Arizona. Moringa contains more than 90 nutrients and 46 antioxidants. Also, it is full of vitamins and minerals essential for athletes. Protein and amino acids, that are protein’s building blocks are essential to athlete.

Moringa leaves contain 28% of protein and all the essential amino acids (valine, lysine, leucine, histidine, isoleucine, methionine, threonine, phenylalanine, and tryptophan). Additional amino acids are also present. Moringa is also full of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and nutrients and iron that athletes often lack. Moringa is also known for its medicinal and healing properties. Moringa provides nutritional value that can help treat a number of illnesses.  One of the most convenient ways to take moringa is in capsules.

Moringa Oleifera is considered a Green Superfood rich in essential nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants to help the body resilient against viruses and infections. In fact moringa powder is more powerful than conventional superfoods, such as blueberries, kale, and acai. Moringa has an extensive nutritional profile that can help strengthen your immune system.

Moringa powder has numerous nutritional benefits?

Moringa Oleifera is a fast-growing tree referred to as ‘miracle tree’ for its nutritional value and medicinal benefits.

Moringa leaves are packed with nutrients. In fact, moringa leaves contain 90 different nutrients, 47 of which are antioxidants and nine of which are essential amino acids. In the US, moringa is grown in the Sonoran Desert, in Arizona. In other parts of the world it is common in countries faced with malnutrition, such as Africa and India, where it is used as a food substitute.

Moringa powder competes with many essential sources of nutrition:

• 7 times the vitamin C of oranges*
• 17 times the calcium of milk*
• 15 times the potassium of bananas*
• 10 times the vitamin A of carrots*
• 3 times the iron of spinach or roast beef*
• 38% protein (include all 8 essential amino acids)*

Moringa Powder can help boost your immune system

The immune system protects our body against toxins, bacteria and parasites. A weakened immune system puts us in risk for contracting serious diseases, especially in the time of pandemic. Our immune system is largely dependent on our lifestyle and nutrition.

Antioxidants and vitamins are essential components for keeping our immune system strong. Antioxidants can help to increase our white blood cell count to fight infections.

Moringa powder stands apart from other superfoods. It contains high amounts of vitamin C, A, and amino acids.

• High amounts of vitamin C provide an antioxidant effect by and increasing immunity
• High amounts of vitamin A protect the organs and skin; making it harder for pathogens to get through
• The immune system consists of proteins, so it’s necessary to consume enough protein to keep healthy

*The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA

Moringa Oleifera contains immune boosting nutrients that strengthen the immune system. Moringa leaf powder has high levels of vitamin A, C, and iron that enable the immune system resits the infections. 

Recent sturdies of moringa powder consumption effects on children showed numerous positive results. Moringa powder is proposed as a food replacement and major supplement for children, especially in countries with lack of nutrition. There is no indication that moringa leaf powder is harmful to children even when consumed in the daily amount of 25 g. Below are some of the examples of how moringa powder consumption improved children's health. 

• Nutritional and Clinical Rehabilitation of Severely Malnourished Children with Moringa oleifera Leaf Powder in Ouagadougou

• Effect of Moringa Oleifera leaf powder supplementation on reducing anemia in children below two years in Kisarawe District, Tanzania

• Qualitative microbiological risk assessment of Moringa oleifera leaf powder to treat undernutrition in infants and children in Cambodia and India: a review

• Effect of Moringa oleifera leaf powder supplement to improve nutritional status of severely malnourished children aged 6-24 months in Arusha region

• Malnutritioned girls in Africa: A daily dose of 14 g daily was safe and well accepted. Its regular use in the menu of local populations may be viable proposition.

One easy way to form a healthy habit of moringa powder consumption is to introduce the supplement in a form of veggie capsules.

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• Strengthen the immune system and has antimicrobial, anti-fungal and antibacterial properties*
• Nourish eyes and brain*
• Regulate metabolism, lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels*
• Promote normal functioning of the kidneys and cardiovascular system*
• Effective in the treatment of constipation, gastritis and ulcerative colitis*
• Protect the liver against oxidation, toxicity and damage*
• Enhance wound healing*
• Improve bone health*
• Give a feeling of general wellness and energy*

 Moringa veggie capsules is a very easy and convenient way to introduce this incredible supplement into your daily life.

*Above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA