Drumstick leaves Dr Vanisha Nambiar Accra presentation Nov  2006

Out of all green leafy  vegetables available,  drumstick leaves (Moringa Oleifera) contains 23791.91mcg

total carotene and highest β-carotene   content 16165.33 mcg/   100gm FW and  can be  a suitable protocol for  dietary diversification/improvement strategy especially  to eradicate vitamin A  deficiency.

Apart from β-carotene content they are also a good source of ascorbic acid, calcium, phosphorus,

vitamin E  and has low levels of oxalates. They are a rich source of protective nutrients essential for healthy vision, bones, blood and skin.

The are also rich in various polyphenols, which act as antioxidants and are recommended for protecting

against CVDs.