Friday Favorites: The Benefits and Side Effects of Moringa Leaf Powder

Does the so-called miracle tree live up to the hype? Do I recommend it?

I previously mentioned moringa in Best Foods for Lead Poisoning: Chlorella, Cilantro, Tomatoes, Moringa? ( )—one of the videos in my series on lead.

How Not to Die from Diabetes ( ) is a good introduction to the dozens of videos I have on safer ways to improve blood sugar control.

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  • @RealDealy says:

    💯

  • @AndrewPawley11 says:

    I love this channel!

  • @mylaughinghog says:

    Thanks for the alert on moringa possibly causing SJ syndrome.

  • @livefromplanetearth says:

    good factual grounded reporting.

  • @livefromplanetearth says:

    it’s best used as a tea

  • @Richard-xh5in says:

    Thanks for the second “hit job” on moringa…appreciated. Keep working that single side affects victim..👍👍

  • @artwillvideos says:

    I have a moringa tree 🌲 in my yard! And I’m aware of the overly hyped claims. I use fresh leaves in smoothies, just as a boost of nutrition.

  • @anandvaidya67 says:

    Here in India, I have a MO tree at home (mainly for the leaves and pods). I can eat 100-200g+ easily. Fresh leaves. Tender leaves don’t taste bitter. Or that taste is an acquired one. BTW, Moringa grows like a devil and NEVER climb a MO tree. Very very weak branches.

    PS: As per folk medicine, The pods are famous for their aphrodisiac and performance enhancing qualities

  • @EljinRIP says:

    I’ll stick to my broccoli and amla powder.

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