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Packed with antioxidants, protein, and minerals, moringa powder is a powerhouse herbal supplement. Many people use moringa powder as a nutritional supplement, and believe it has a wide range of health benefits, like increasing breast milk production.[1] To get the most out of moringa powder, swallow the powder directly or mix it into your favorite foods or drinks. Just make sure that you don't cook it, as heat can reduce many of its nutrients.
Steps
Ask your doctor if it is safe to take moringa powder. Always talk to your doctor before starting a new herbal supplement. It is not currently known if moringa powder interacts negatively with medications. Your doctor can determine if moringa powder is safe for you.[2]
Measure 6-10 grams of moringa powder. Too much moringa powder isn’t a great idea, since there’s still limited research on this supplement. A single teaspoon is enough to get the benefits.[5]- Although some people can take up to a tablespoon (18 g) of moringa powder a day, it is generally recommended that you start with no more than 1-2 teaspoons (6-12 g) a day.
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Place the powder under your tongue. This will help it absorb more quickly into your body. Try to avoid breathing in the powder as you do so. Be prepared for a sharp earthy or radish-like taste.[6]
Wash the powder down with water. Take a gulp of water and swallow the powder down with it. Take another sip of water to wash out the last bits of moringa powder in your mouth.[7]
Stir a teaspoon (6 g) of powder into water to make tea. Measure a cup (235 ml) of cold or lukewarm water. Stir the powder into the mug until it mostly dissolves. If you’re using moringa leaves, steep the leaves in hot water first. Then, put a strainer or cheesecloth over a mug and pour the tea into the cloth or strainer to strain the liquid into the cup. Discard any material left in the strainer.[8]- If you don't like the taste of moringa powder, add honey and lemon to the tea.
- While you can make hot tea with moringa powder, the heat will break down many of the antioxidants in it.
Blend ½ tbsp (9 g) of powder into your favorite smoothie. A smoothie can help weaken the sharp radish-like taste of moringa powder. Add moringa powder to any smoothie. Spinach smoothies work especially well with moringa powder's earthy taste.[9]- Sprinkle the powder over the ingredients before blending them together. You can also stir it into a prepared or premade smoothie.
Sprinkle moringa powder over salad and other raw foods. You can add moringa powder to food, but avoid cooking it. Heat can destroy many of its beneficial nutrients. Add it to raw foods, like salad, hummus, peanut butter, and yogurt.[10]- You can also stir it into foods that have already been cooked and cooled, such as oatmeal.
Take a capsule containing moringa powder. A less messy option is to get moringa powder in the form of a capsule or pill.[11] Buy these at any health food or supplement store. Take the capsules according to the instructions on the side of the bottle.
Eat moringa powder to get a complete protein for a vegetarian diet. Moringa powder is a great source of protein, as well as other important vitamins and minerals (like calcium, vitamin C, and potassium).[12] This makes it a great choice for vegetarians, who may need additional sources of protein from non-animal sources.
Use moringa powder to help manage symptoms of diabetes. While it is still being studied, moringa powder may be able to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels in your body. Daily use of moringa powder might also reduce your chances of developing side effects like heart disease.[13]
Take moringa powder to reduce inflammation from asthma and arthritis. Moringa powder may have anti-inflammatory properties. These properties may provide slight relief to conditions like asthma and arthritis. Use moringa powder in combination with other forms of conventional medicine for the most benefits.[14]- Keep in mind that the effects of moringa powder on inflammation are still being studied. It is unknown how effective it is as a treatment option.
Talk to your doctor before using moringa powder for breastfeeding. Moringa powder is often used to increase lactation during breastfeeding.[15] Before you try this, however, talk to your doctor to make sure that moringa powder is safe for you and your baby.- Your doctor may advise you to wait 1-2 weeks after delivery before taking moringa powder.
- It is still uncertain whether moringa powder can increase lactation or not.
Stop using moringa powder if you experience gastrointestinal distress. Stomachaches, diarrhea, or other stomach issues are a common side effect of moringa powder.[16] Stop taking the powder for a few days until your symptoms clear up. If you decide to take it again, half your dose. Stop taking it completely if symptoms persist.
Community Q&A
- QuestionCan I add my moringa powder to soup or coffee?
Community AnswerUnless you are having cold soup or cold coffee, no, you cannot do so or else you will lose the benefits of the antioxidants. - QuestionI am 70 years old and would like to stop taking my blood pressure and blood thinning medications and take moringa instead. Is it safe to do this after a heart attack and after having a stent?
Community AnswerYou need to speak with your doctor about whether it is safe for you to take moringa. While moringa is safe to take with some drugs, you should not do so unless your doctor approves. You also should not discontinue taking any medications without speaking with your doctor. - QuestionCan I take moringa powder with tea?
Community AnswerYou can, but the higher temperatures will denature the good nutrients. You will still get the benefit, just not the maximum if you use hot water. If you want to add moringa to tea, do so after the tea has cooled a bit first.
Tips
- There are many different forms of moringa that you can use. Try using moringa seed oil, moringa leaves, or even moringa bark.Thanks
References
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- ↑ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/herbal-medicine
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- ↑ https://treesforlife.org/our-work/our-initiatives/moringa/faq/using-moringa/how-do-i-use-moringa-leaf-powder
- ↑ https://treesforlife.org/our-work/our-initiatives/moringa/faq/using-moringa/how-do-i-use-moringa-leaf-powder
- ↑ https://www.healwithfood.org/recipes/tasty-moringa-tea-for-weight-loss.php
- ↑ https://hanatropicals.com/content/Moringa%20Ebook-5.pdf
- ↑ https://treesforlife.org/our-work/our-initiatives/moringa/faq/using-moringa/how-do-i-use-moringa-leaf-powder
- ↑ https://treesforlife.org/our-work/our-initiatives/moringa/faq/using-moringa/how-do-i-use-moringa-leaf-powder
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8373516/
- ↑ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213453016300362
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If you’re looking for a nutritional supplement that has a wide range of benefits, from reducing asthma symptoms to increasing breast milk production, then try taking moringa powder directly or mixed into your favorite foods or drinks. Before taking a new herbal supplement, talk to your doctor to make sure moringa powder is safe for you. For instance, if you’re pregnant you shouldn’t take this supplement as it can increase the risk of miscarriage. To take moringa powder, measure 1 teaspoon and place it under your tongue to absorb it into your body quickly. Then, wash it down with some water. You can also mix moringa powder into lukewarm water to make a tea, blend it into your favorite smoothie, or add it to your salad. To learn how to spot the side effects of moringa powder, keep reading!
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