Moringa is an herb that has been used in Africa as a nutritional supplement to treat and prevent malnourishment. It is routinely administered to people of all ages including infants.

There have been studies done, in which the leaf powder lowered blood sugar after administration. If you search online for Moringa in association with diabetes, the references are plentiful, but many of them are produced by herbal supplement companies, so their reliability is suspect.

This is a supplement I had never heard of until doing some research through articles on diabetes. It is gaining popularity though, and it is not hard to find references to it.

The references to diabetes in association with it are direct, not abstract, but they range from outright claims of studies, to “suspected” references. And while the herb is listed in many sources as being safe, no studies have been done to validate that claim.

It is high in a wide range of nutrients and trace elements, so the affects are varied.

Use it with caution, keep your doctor informed, and monitor your sugars carefully.