Food and Nutrition, Department of Home Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2026, 29(03), 948-953
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2026.29.3.0594
Received on 04 February 2026; revised on 08 March 2026; accepted on 11 March 2026
Moringa oleifera also known as Miracle tree is known for its beneficial health effects due to its diverse medicinal properties. Moringa oleifera consist of different macro and micro nutrients which helps to combat different deficiencies. Thus, it helps to build a good nutritional status of an individual. Besides being a good source in macronutrient protein, it contains different bioactive compounds. Moringa is mentioned as miracle tree because of its diverse beneficial effects from head to toe. It serves as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. Its beneficial effect is diverse because it has its beneficial effects on Alzheimer which is related to brain and continue to show its favorable effect as a protective barrier to skin and protection against eye ageing. When any food and food ingredient that may provide health benefits beyond their traditional nutrient, it is called functional food. Moringa is considered as a functional food because beyond the traditional macro and micro nutrients, it contains several bioactive compounds which is considered to be a nutraceuticals like quercetin and chlorogenic acid. In this review detailed insight of Moringa with its structure and health benefits are mentioned.
Moringa; Macronutrient; Micronutrient; Bioactive; Alzheimer
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Madhurima Mahanti. Moringa- the miracle tree’s miracles towards human body. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2026, 29(03), 948-953. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2026.29.3.0594.