STORY AT-A-GLANCE

There are 20 basic amino acids that make up the proteins in your body. In other words,
amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Conversely, when your body breaks
down or digests proteins, amino acids are what's left behind.

Moringa Contains All Essential Amino Acids Your Body Needs
Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola  Fact Checked March 04, 2023

There are 20 basic amino acids that make up the proteins in your body. Nine of them —
histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, tryptophan, threonine and
valine — are considered “essential” as none of them are made by your body and therefore
must be obtained from your diet

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Moringa (Moringa oleifera), also known as horseradish tree or drumstick tree, is an
excellent protein source, containing 30.3% crude protein and 19 amino acids in total,
including all nine essential amino acids
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Virtually every part of the Moringa plant is edible and has medicinal qualities, and most
parts can be consumed either raw or cooked. You can also harvest the plant as a microgreen
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Moringa leaves, roots, seed, bark, fruit and flowers have antitumor, antiepileptic, anti-
inflammatory, antiulcer, antispasmodic, diuretic, antihypertensive, cholesterol lowering,
antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, antibacterial and antiviral activities

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