Moringa
Moringa Oleifera, the only member of the genus, moringa, of the family of moringaceae in the Brassicale order of the plant kingdom, now widely cultivated for a variety of purposes in the whole tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world, is a native plant of the sub-Himalayan mountains of northern India.
Recent scientific studies show that moringa is a rich source of several phytonutrients including phenolics and glucosinolates, minerals, tocopherol popularly known as vitamin E, carotenoids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, ascorbic acid and folate.
Zinc, one of the major minerals in moringa, increases mental clarity by supporting the connectivity between the right and left cerebral hemispheres of the brain.
Most of the other nutrients contained in moringa such as amino acids are implicated in making neurotransmitters that help in the transmission of impulses (information) from neuron to neuron within the neuronal network of the brain.
The rich content of iron in moringa comes in handy in the formation hemoglobin for carrying rich supplies of oxygen to the brain cells (neurons) for optimum mental acuity.
Most of other nutrients in moringa such as the polyunsaturated fatty acids and the phenolics are antioxidants that help in mopping up the brain-killer oxidants, making moringa an important food for the brain protection.
Why not give your brain a moringa touch today?
Festus C. Anaba, B Med. Sci. Physiology
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