Question

text 1
moringa, a supplement made from the leaves of the moringa tree, is
considered a \superfood,\ as its packed with essential vitamins and
minerals like vitamin c and iron. moringas high antioxidant count gives it
anti - inflammatory and anti - cancer benefits. in western countries, dried
moringa leaves are sold in powder or capsule form. in addition to the
moringa tree’s leaves, its flowers, seeds, and bark also contain a host of
nutrients.

text 2

moringa is often called a superfood due to its high antioxidant content.
however, it’s unclear what effects these antioxidants have: the body’s own
antioxidant defense systems, as well as the metabolism of antioxidants in
the gut, can influence the impact of consuming antioxidants. furthermore,
the theory that moringa’s high antioxidant content gives it anti - cancer and
anti - inflammatory properties comes from small, preliminary studies and
lacks strong evidence from large - scale human trials.

based on the texts, how would the author of text 2 most likely respond to
the underlined claim in text 1?

choose 1 answer:

a antioxidants are in fact known to provide a number of benefits,
including reducing inflammation and fighting cancer.

b the antioxidant content in moringa leaves is not as high as the
antioxidant content in other parts of the moringa tree.

c while there is strong evidence suggesting moringa has anti -
inflammatory properties, there is less evidence suggesting that it
has anti - cancer properties.

d the effects of the antioxidants in moringa on the human body are
currently unclear, and more large - scale research is needed.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option A: Text 2 states the effects of antioxidants are unclear and the theory lacks strong evidence, so A (claiming known benefits) is incorrect.
2. Analyze Option B: Text 1 and 2 don't compare antioxidant content in different moringa parts, so B is irrelevant.
3. Analyze Option C: Text 2 says the theory (including both anti - inflammatory and anti - cancer) lacks strong evidence from large - scale trials, so C's distinction is not supported.
4. Analyze Option D: Text 2 says the effects of antioxidants in moringa are unclear and the theory lacks strong evidence from large - scale human trials, which means more research is needed. This matches the author of Text 2's likely response to Text 1's claim.

Answer:

D. The effects of the antioxidants in moringa on the human body are currently unclear, and more large - scale research is needed.