Inflammation is basically a dirty word these days. It's technically the body's natural response to injury, but when it goes on too long, inflammation can become a problem: Chronic inflammation is linked to heart disease, stroke, arthritis and certain cancers. That's why anti-inflammatory agents like moringa have been given superhero status. Thanks to all its antioxidants, moringa can help stop an inflammatory response in its tracks.
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It Can Lower Cholesterol
High levels of cholesterol increase your chances of getting heart disease. Moringa has been used in Thailand and India for centuries as a heart-healthy medicine, and the west is picking up on its potential for lowering your risk of cardiovascular diseases. Studies have shown that moringa, like oats and flaxseed, does indeed lower cholesterol, and help prevent plaque in your arteries.
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It Fights Infections
Anti-bacterial? Check. Anti-fungal? Yup. Anti-microbial? That too. This little leaf has been shown to stop the symptoms of food poisoning, inhibit UTI's, and prevent fungal infections on the skin.
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It Could Fight Cancer
Preliminary studies are showing that in test tubes, moringa slows cancer cell growth. Human studies need to be done, but these are promising results.
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It's a Beauty Wunderkind
Be on the lookout for moringa oils to be in all of your beauty products soon: It's ultra hydrating. Moringa's high levels of vitamin C boosts collagen production and helps make skin glow, while the antibacterial qualities can help clear up acne-prone skin. You heard it here first.
