Carotenoids are group of colorful red, orange, yellow pigments which are naturally occurring in fruits and vegetables. In Carotenoid family, there are six important members to human body - Alpha-carotene, Beta-carotene, Beta-cryptoxanthin, Lutein, Lycopene, and Zeaxanthin.
Among those six important members of Carotenoid family, Lycopene is the only one not available in Moringa tree. Lycopene is found in red fruits like carrots, tomatoes, watermelons, papayas, but not in straberries, and cherries. Lycopene is commonly existed in our diet, but it is not a essential nutrient for human body.
Moringa leaves contain 3 to 5 times more Beta-carotene than carrots (ounce per ounce). About 7 to 8 mg of Beta-carotene are available in 100 g (3 oz) fresh Moringa leaves, and 18.9 mg Beta-carotene in 100 g dried Moringa leaves. There is about 6.78 mg Alpha-carotene in fresh Moringa leaves (100g) , and 1.7 g fat. 2.3g of fat is found in 100g dried Moringa leaves also. Fat makes Alpha-carotene and Beta-carotene to be absorbed by body easily.
Alpha-carotene and Beta-carotene convert to Vitamin A in our body, and Beta-carotene is almost double effective than Alpha-carotene in their converter ability. Beta-carotene also are more common than Alpha-carotene. If you see a fruit or vegetable has more orange color, it contains more Beta-carotene than Alpha-carotene.
Alpha-carotene and Beta-carotene are both play antioxidant role in our body. In this role, Alpha-carotene is more effective than Beta-carotene. Antioxidants can remove destructive free radicals from our body before they harm our body tissue. Antioxidants can also stabilize free radicals and repair damaged cells.
Benefit of Alpha-carotene and Beta-carotene:
1. To help cells to have better communication which in long run to prevent cells overgrowth and cancer.
2. To boost immune system.
3. To provide sufficient amount of Vitamin A to our body. Abundant amount of Vitamin A helps to prevent blindness, maternal mortality. Vitamin A also increases body’s ability to fight infection.
Moringa as a ancient tropical plant has been enjoyed by people live in India, Africa, Thailand, and Philippines for more than two thousands years. Every parts of Moringa tree are useful. It provides food and nutrition for people, and it also consider as nature’s medicine cabinet.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Around the World of Antioxidants - Quercetin A Powerful Antioxidant in Moringa - Benefits of Quercetin
Quercetin is one of the 46 antioxidants found in Moringa leaf. Quercetin can also be found in green vegetable, tea, grape, onion, apple. It is a member of powerful antioxidant flavonoids family.
Our body does not produce Quercetin itself, the only way to absorb Quercetin is through diet or supplements. Many studies have showed that Quercetin have many health benefits to our body.
Here is the top 10 reasons to consider Quercetin rich foods in your diet:
1. Quercetin can naturally reduce blood pressure which is beneficial for diabetes patients.
2. Anti-aging. Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant which works with other antioxidant together to stabilize free radicals and prevent healthy cell damages.
3.Natural energy booster. Quercetin can stay human body up to 16 hours. It is good for average Joes to deal with daily stress.
4. Quercetin helps to boost immune system.
5. Quercetin is natural remedy for eczema. It blocks histamine release in human body.
6.Quercetin acts as agent to kill infection and cancerous cells. It reduces risk of prostate cancer in men.
7.Quercetin has strong anti-inflammatory property. It is good for people with joint pain.
8.Quercetin is a natural treatment for allergy.
9.Quercetin can help to reduce risk of heart disease. It can improve blood circulation.
10. Quercetin is a natural cure for gout.
To guarantee the best absorption of Quercetin, it is better to take Quercetin and Vitamin C together because Quercetin does not dissolve well in water.
Moringa is a native tree to most of tropical countries like India, Thailand, Africa, Philippines. People in the area have been enjoyed the benefits of Moringa for more than two thousands years.
Moringa with 7 times Vitamin C of orange, 17 times Calcium of milk, 10 times Vitamin A of Carrots, 15 times Potassium of bananas, 25 times Iron of Spinach, 9 times of Protein of yogurt, along with protein, minerals, 46 antioxidants and other nutrients, it is the nature’s best Quercetin gift for us.
Our body does not produce Quercetin itself, the only way to absorb Quercetin is through diet or supplements. Many studies have showed that Quercetin have many health benefits to our body.
Here is the top 10 reasons to consider Quercetin rich foods in your diet:
1. Quercetin can naturally reduce blood pressure which is beneficial for diabetes patients.
2. Anti-aging. Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant which works with other antioxidant together to stabilize free radicals and prevent healthy cell damages.
3.Natural energy booster. Quercetin can stay human body up to 16 hours. It is good for average Joes to deal with daily stress.
4. Quercetin helps to boost immune system.
5. Quercetin is natural remedy for eczema. It blocks histamine release in human body.
6.Quercetin acts as agent to kill infection and cancerous cells. It reduces risk of prostate cancer in men.
7.Quercetin has strong anti-inflammatory property. It is good for people with joint pain.
8.Quercetin is a natural treatment for allergy.
9.Quercetin can help to reduce risk of heart disease. It can improve blood circulation.
10. Quercetin is a natural cure for gout.
To guarantee the best absorption of Quercetin, it is better to take Quercetin and Vitamin C together because Quercetin does not dissolve well in water.
Moringa is a native tree to most of tropical countries like India, Thailand, Africa, Philippines. People in the area have been enjoyed the benefits of Moringa for more than two thousands years.
Moringa with 7 times Vitamin C of orange, 17 times Calcium of milk, 10 times Vitamin A of Carrots, 15 times Potassium of bananas, 25 times Iron of Spinach, 9 times of Protein of yogurt, along with protein, minerals, 46 antioxidants and other nutrients, it is the nature’s best Quercetin gift for us.
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