Effect of Moringa Oleifera Supplementation during Pregnancy on the Prevention of Stunted Growth in Children between the Ages of 36 to 42 Months

Abstract

Background: The government has made provisions to improve the nutrition of stunted children under the age of five nationally by providing iron folic acid (IFA) tablet since conception. However, these drugs were not able to reduce the incidence of stunted growth. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of moringa intervention during pregnancy on the incidence of stunted growth in children between the ages of 36 to 42 months.Design and Methods: This study is a follow-up to an experimental RCT-DB study during pregnancy. The interventions given were PG (Moringa Flour), EG (Moringa Extract) and IG (IFA) which was used as control.Results: The highest number of children that had stunted growth after taking the PG by IG and EG extracts were 66 (41.5%), 53 (33.3%) and 40 (25.2%), respectively. The stunted risk factor analysis did not show a significant relationship to the stunted incidence. Furthermore, the consumption and dietary patterns of children were based on only fat consumption which was associated with stunted incidence (p<0.05). The results of multivariate analysis showed that the EG extract was effective in reducing the incidence of stunted growth (p<0.005) and as a protective factor of 0.431 times the incidence of stunted growth (LL-UL=0.246-0.754).Conclusions: The administration of Moringa oleifera extract during pregnancy prevents the incidence of stunted growth in children.

Alternative Protein Sources and Novel Foods: Benefits, Food Applications and Safety Issues

“…Moringa is considered a superfood in India with several edible parts, including leaves, roots, seeds, bark, fruit, flowers, and immature pods. Being rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals, the leaves are part of the diet of pregnant women and weaning children with in vivo proved beneficial effects [ 114 , 115 ]. D’Auria et al reviewed the nutritional profile and the food applications of the Moringa oleifera seeds and leaves [ 116 ].…”

Literature Review: Daun Kelor (Moringa oleifera) sebagai Makanan Sehat Pelengkap Nutrisi 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan

“…Asupan kelor juga dapat mencegah anemia, meningkatkan kuantitas ibu menyusui, mengurangi stres dan menambah berat badan ibu hamil. Penelitian yang dilakukan oleh Basri, et al (2021), menunjukkan berbagai efek intervensi kelor pada anak-anak antara usia 6 hingga 24 bulan. Penelitian tersebut menyimpulkan bahwa usia 0 hingga 24 bulan tidak menunjukkan intervensi yang konsisten berpengaruh pada kejadian stunting.…”

“…Penelitian tersebut menyimpulkan bahwa usia 0 hingga 24 bulan tidak menunjukkan intervensi yang konsisten berpengaruh pada kejadian stunting. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini menilai efek intervensi kelor selama kehamilan pada kejadian pertumbuhan terhambat pada anak-anak antara usia 36 hingga 42 bulan (Basri, et al, 2021) Tanaman Moringa oleifera dilihat dari berbagai bagian mempunyai manfaat masingmasing. Daun kelor dapat bermanfaat sebagai pelancar ASI dan nutrisi untuk balita dalam masa pertumbuhan pada MPASI (Widowati, et al, 2019).…”

Stunting Prevention with Education and Nutrition in Pregnant Women: A Review of Literature

“…Giving Moringa extract to pregnant women provides an abundant supply of micronutrients including Fe, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and selenium during pregnancy. Therefore, mothers who consume Moringa are filled with micronutrients, such as Fe in Moringa extract which increases hemoglobin in pregnant women and prevents DNA damage due to oxidative stress [13] [16].…”