Moringa oleifera,
commonly known as the drumstick tree or miracle tree, is packed with essential nutrients. Below is a compiled list of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids commonly found in its leaves, based on nutritional analyses from various sources. Note that exact amounts can vary depending on factors like growing conditions, but moringa is generally recognized for its high nutrient density.
Vitamins in Moringa
• Vitamin A (as beta-carotene)   
• Vitamin B1 (thiamine)  
• Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 
• Vitamin B3 (niacin or nicotinic acid)  
• Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)  
• Vitamin B7 (biotin) 
• Vitamin B9 (folic acid) 
• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)   
• Vitamin D  
• Vitamin E  
• Vitamin K

Minerals in Moringa
• Calcium    
• Copper  
• Iron    
• Magnesium  
• Phosphorus  
• Potassium    
• Sulfur 
• Zinc 

Amino Acids in Moringa
Moringa contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein source, along with several non-essential ones. Here’s the list:
Essential Amino Acids:
• Histidine    
• Isoleucine    
• Leucine    
• Lysine    
• Methionine    
• Phenylalanine    
• Threonine    
• Tryptophan    
• Valine 
  
Non-Essential Amino Acids (commonly reported):
• Alanine 
• Arginine  
• Aspartic acid 
• Cystine 
• Glutamic acid 
• Glycine 
• Proline 
• Serine 
• Tyrosine 
