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4. Moringa

Every part of the moringa oleifera plant offers possible pharmacological benefits, but the dried leaves are the most popular part and are a common supplement. A 2019 study in Phytomedicine reports that moringa leaf extract can fight oxidative stress and elevated blood pressure by enhancing the dilation of arteries. The study was carried out in rats, although research in humans also suggests moringa may modestly lower blood pressure. The compounds in moringa responsible for this benefit isn't clear, although antioxidants may play a role.

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