Benefits of Superfood Moringa Oleifera

Moringa Oleifera is one of natures most nutritious "SuperFoods" that offers a natural all-in-one supplement for your daily nutritional needs. It fuels your body and gives long-lasting energy.

Let thy food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food - Hippocrates

So, let's jump into the various health benefits that moringa offers:

1.        Boosted immunity

Moringa leaves are loaded with strong immune-boosting phytonutrients that strengthen the immune system and enables it to fight off infections. Together, they contain vitamin A, C and iron that support a healthy and active immune system.

2.        Helps fight inflammation

Inflammation is how a body naturally responds to pain and injury but uncontrolled inflammation is bad for you. Moringa is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent and helps in soothing inflammation in the body by suppressing inflammatory enzymes and boosting the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines.

3.        Balance blood sugar

Moringa helps control blood glucose levels, which can reduce the risk of diabetes. Moreover, moringa contains a pigment known as chlorogenic acid which helps to stabilize blood sugar levels post meals.

4.        Takes care of your heart

Moringa leaves protect the heart and support the cardiovascular system by bringing down the bad cholesterol levels, which can block the blood vessels thereby causing a heart attack.

5.        Boost energy levels

Moringa is said to increase energy levels of the body, giving relief from tiredness and fatigue. Moringa leaves being rich in iron help in reducing weakness and drowsiness.

6.        Strengthens bones

Moringa leaves are rich sources of calcium and phosphorus, which are needed for good bone health. Since moringa leaves have an anti-inflammatory nature, they help prevent arthritis and fight against osteoporosis, keeping your bones strong.

7.        Energy Release

Moringa is a rich source of iron and calcium both of which support energy-yielding metabolism. A green smoothie with moringa in the morning will keep you feeling nice and energised all day!

8.        Anti-ageing Properties

Moringa Powder has been heralded by Vogue magazine as "redefining beauty from within."It is jam-packed with skin-loving vitamins: Vitamin A is essential for healthy, radiant skin and vitamin E protects cells from oxidative stress helping fight the signs of ageing.

9.        Improved Vision

Having healthy eyes and normal vision is something that can often be taken for granted but requires the right nutrition to maintain normal function. Moringa is a source of vitamin A (which contributes to normal vision. 

10.      Improved sleep

Good sleep is necessary for a healthy lifestyle.

Moringa helps multiple systems of your body at the molecular level, which can result in better, more restful sleep that leaves you waking refreshed and renewed.

11.      Good for stomach

Moringa leaves are beneficial against digestive disorders. Those suffering from constipation, bloating, gas, gastritis and ulcerative colitis should add moringa leaves to their diet.

12.      Good for nursing babies

Moringa can help new moms with nursing by increasing the quantity of their breast milk. Daily intake of moringa every day show a significant increase in breast milk. Moringa can also help make breast milk more nutritious.

13.      Amp -Up your Fitness Routine

Enhancing the quality of exercise, moringa is the perfect supplement for yogis, cyclists, marathon runners, bodybuilders, and practically any other type of athlete. It provides natural, long-lasting energy, heightened endurance, and possible relief of muscle soreness.

How to use moringa leaves

As moringa powder - Moringa leaves are dried and grounded in powder form or as supplements. Add the powdered moringa to your smoothies, soups, or use it as tea.

As moringa capsules- Capsules are easy to use since you can just swallow capsules with a glass of water. They're highly convenient with the added advantage that moringa capsules tend to be much more highly concentrated than moringa powder.

As moringa juice - Fresh leaves of moringa are crushed and then the juice is extracted for use.

Final Thoughts

Hopefully, we've cleared up some of your questions and concerns about the health benefits of moringa and the various types of moringa products. If you've got any more questions about moringa oleifera, please feel free to email us at

You can also buy Moringa products online from Matana Health and get your moringa delivered FREE anywhere in South Africa on orders of R350 or more.