4. Control Cholesterol
Elevated cholesterol lipids in the bloodstream are an indicator of heart disease. If left undiagnosed and untreated, excess cholesterol deposits itself on the walls of arteries in the cardiovascular system.
This effect increases blood pressure as it moves through the coronary and peripheral arteries. Also known as “hypertension,” elevated blood pressure is a silent killer. According to data from the CDC, hypertension is responsible for more than 1,000 deaths each day.
That’s a total of 360,000 deaths annually. This disease comes from poor lifestyle choices and stress. Diets high in trans-fats, processed foods, and sugar contribute to the development of the condition. It’s possible to reduce the effects of hypertension by adjusting your diet. Including moringa leaf will accelerate the process of returning blood pressure to normal levels, relieving hypertension.
The polyphenol antioxidants relax the walls of blood vessels and allow them to flow smoothly through the arterial system. Moringa polyphenols also reduce the production of LDL, while increasing HDL. LDL is the cholesterol lipid responsible for leaving cholesterol deposits on arterial walls.