Moringa seeds and leaves are rich in essential amino acids

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Moringa seeds and leaves are rich in essential amino acids.

All the proteins we consume, whether from animal or plant sources, are made up of amino acids. The proteins in the human body consist of 20 different amino acids, which are essential nutrients for regulating bodily functions. According to research from the Quality Standards and Testing Technology Institute of the Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences:

"Moringa seeds contain 17 amino acids, accounting for up to 32.53% of their composition, with amino acid content ranging from 0.35% to 7.23%. The highest content is glutamic acid, while the lowest is methionine. The proportions of amino acids are: 1.75% for methionine, 0.35% for cysteine, 1.56% for isoleucine, 2.92% for leucine, 1.96% for phenylalanine, and 1.92% for lysine, making up 35.20% of the total amino acid content."

Moringa leaf powder is rich in 8 essential amino acids.

All proteins are composed of amino acids, with 9 being essential—meaning the body cannot produce them. If your diet includes essential amino acids, your body can produce the remaining 11 non-essential amino acids.

What benefits do essential amino acids provide?

The 9 Essential Amino Acids

- Histidine: Important for the development and maintenance of healthy tissues. It helps produce histamine, a neurotransmitter crucial for immune response, digestion, sexual function, and sleep-wake cycles. It's vital for maintaining the myelin sheath (the protective barrier around nerve cells).

- Isoleucine: One of the three branched-chain amino acids, involved in muscle metabolism and concentrated in muscle tissues. It is also important for immune function, hemoglobin production, and energy regulation.

- Leucine: Another branched-chain amino acid, essential for protein synthesis and muscle repair. It helps regulate blood sugar levels, stimulates wound healing, and promotes growth hormone production.

- Lysine: Plays a significant role in protein synthesis, calcium absorption, and the production of hormones and enzymes. It is essential for energy production, immune function, and the production of collagen and elastin, crucial for bone health.

- Methionine: Important for metabolism and detoxification. It is essential for tissue growth and the absorption of zinc and selenium, which are vital for a healthy body.

- Phenylalanine: Helps produce hormones. The body converts this amino acid into neurotransmitters such as tyrosine, dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. It plays an indispensable role in the structure and function of proteins and enzymes.

- Threonine: Essential for the formation of bones and cartilage. It's a major component of structural proteins like collagen and elastin, which are important for skin and connective tissue. It also plays a role in fat metabolism and immune function.

- Tryptophan: A precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates appetite, sleep, and mood, and helps promote sleep.

- Valine: Supports muscle growth and regeneration, and is involved in energy production. It helps prevent muscle breakdown and removes excess proteins from the liver.

Most amino acids we consume are directly related to our muscles. Moringa contains 17 amino acids, of which 8 are essential.

HosannaWind Moringa products (including tea, powder, capsules, and MORINOX) are highly suitable for:

1. Individuals who exercise regularly and need a lot of protein for muscle building.
2. Busy professionals who feel fatigued and need nutritional supplementation to boost energy.
3. Elderly individuals with muscle weakness and slow walking; Moringa leaf powder can help reduce inflammation and pain.
4. Those prone to colds, as Moringa leaf powder can improve health and enhance nutrition to fight off diseases.
5. Individuals planning to lose weight; essential amino acids help in fatty acid activity and contain minimal to no calories per gram, making them useful for maintaining lean muscle mass while achieving a calorie deficit.
6. Improving immune function; essential amino acids act as powerful antioxidants, helping maintain a strong immune system
7. Individuals needing emotional relief and better sleep quality; the effective amino acids in Moringa can assist the brain in secreting serotonin and converting melatonin, hormones responsible for regulating mood, muscle control, and sleep functions. Proper secretion of both is necessary for a vibrant body and aging prevention.
8. Those prone to constipation; Moringa is a natural prebiotic that can enhance gut health and assist in detoxification and elimination.

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Sources:
1. Fan Jianlin, Shao Jinliang, Ye Yanping, Yang Dongshun, "Nutritional Composition Measurement of Moringa Seeds," 2016, Quality Standards and Testing Technology Institute, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China Food and Nutrition Subscription 2016 Issue 5.
2. Zahidul Islam et al., "Moringa oleifera is a Prominent Source of Nutrients with Potential Health Benefits," 2021, PubMed, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8373516/