Many local residents rely on the malunggay leaves as their source of daily iodine. Iodine in our body is very important because it help fight against goiter and other sickness that can cause bad health to our body. Malunggay leaves is also very potent against cancer cells. It is because it has more beta carotene compared to the much known carrots.
Aside from iodine and beta carotene, malunggay is also the best source of vitamin c. Many doctors right now believe that malunggay might be the answer against cancer and even aids. But this has yet to be proved by the doctors. They are still studying the medical benefits found in the malunggay leaves.
