The Moringa: The Michoacán life elixir and its diverse advantages
The Moringa: The Michoacán life elixir and its diverse advantages
The Moringa, often referred to as the "tree of life", has received increasing attention for its remarkable health -promoting properties in recent years. Originally from India, this diverse tree has also established itself in Mexico, from Chiapas down to Sonora, and is becoming more popular there. The Moringa is primarily appreciated for its extraordinary nutrient composition, which can be an advantage in many aspects of life.
The ingredients of the Moringa leaves, which have a high concentration of proteins, are particularly impressive. In fact, the dried leaves contain up to 30% more protein and significant amounts of vitamins A and C. In comparison, Moringa offers four times more calcium than milk and exceeds the iron content of spinach. The potassium content also exceeds that of bananas. These nutrients contribute to a variety of health advantages.Health advantages of Moringa
Moringa is not only nutritious, but its different parts - including fruit, seeds, roots, leaves and bark - offer numerous health benefits. The most important advantages include:
- A strengthening of the natural defenses of the body
- regulation of blood sugar levels
- Support of cell regeneration and protection
- Improvement of the complexion
- antioxidant properties
- The control of cholesterol
- anti-inflammatory effects
- a natural energy source
Moringa not only applies to humans, but is also processed in animal nutrition. Your flexible use makes you particularly attractive; The leaves can be eaten, dried, ground or taken in capsules.
in Mexico Michoacán is the largest producer of Moringa, with the district of Huetamo playing a key role and is responsible for over 90% of national production. According to the Servicio de Información Agroalimmentaria y Pesquera (SIAP), a total of 428 hectares of Moringa were grown in 11 municipalities in five different states of Mexico in 2017, which led to a harvest of 1,206 tons and an estimated value of 11.8 million pesos.
growing popularity and research
With an impressive proportion of 98.7% of the overall production, Michoacán is undisputedly leading to the cultivation of Moringa, with Huetamo playing a central role. Due to its versatile applications and the rich nutrients, Moringa has also gained popularity among producers and consumers. This development diversified the agricultural offer in the region and highlighted its economic potential.
The research efforts to become Moringa are increasing, as Dr. Salvador Horacio Guzmán Maldonado from the Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas Y Pecuarias (Inifap) emphasized. The leaves cultivated in this region have a nutrient density that makes it comparable to food such as milk powder and soy. In addition to protein and oils, the leaves are also rich in ascorbic acid, various vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium and zinc.
In addition, the Moringa-Sams show promising medical characteristics. Among other things, they are suspected as pain relievers and fever, for wound healing and as a protective agent for the liver. These altruistic effects are largely attributed to the phenolic compounds in the Moringa, which are known for their antioxidant properties.
Although the first research results are encouraging, Dr. warns Guzmán for caution and emphasizes the need for further studies in humans to confirm the security and effectiveness of Moringa as a nutritional supplement. Overall, Moringa opens up many exciting perspectives in nutrition and naturopathy, the full potential of which still has to be researched.
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