Efficacy of<i>Malunggay</i>(<i>Moringa oleifera</i>) leaves in improving the iron and vitamins A and B status of Filipino schoolchildren

Serafico, Michael E.; Perlas, Leah A.; Magsadia, Clarita; Desnacido, Josefina A.; Viajar, Rowena V.; Rongavilla, E.O.; Azaña, Glenda P; Trinidad, T. P.

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2017.1158.33

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“…Isingoma et al [99] reported the application of a fermented millet porridge with 7% MLP (IG, n=26, weeks (IG n=60, CG n=59). A study on the Philippines conducted by Serafico et al [96] found no significant effects of snack foods enriched with 3g MLP on Hb, weight or height after 120 days in 8 to 10 year old underweight school children (mean baseline Hb of 12.5g/dl for IG n=61/CG n=60, respectively). Similarly, in a trial by Menasria et al [95] (assigning its subjects during analysis in the categories "actual intervention received" and "non-compliers", thus not following the intention-to-treat approach), the application of 16g MLP over six months showed no significant effects on Hb, Ferritin, HAZ or WHZ in Cambodian children aged 6 to 23 months as opposed to the CG (baseline Hb 10.1g/dl, n=39 (IG) versa 9.9g/dl, n=79 (CG)).…”

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confidence: 96%

“…Indigenous nutrient-rich plant sources like Moringa oleifera are increasingly discussed as potential sustainable solution to combat malnutrition in children [88], [89], [90], [91], [92], [93], [94], [95], [96], [97], [98], [99], [100], [101], [102]. Descriptive studies (intra-group comparisons) comment positively on MLP application as preventive or treatment approach however bear distinct limitations:…”

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Effect of diversified meals only, or either enriched with Amaranthus tricolor and Moringa oleifera leaf powder or commercial micronutrient powder on prevention/treatment of anemia in Adivasi children, West Bengal, India

Stiller

Golembiewski

Stuetz

et al. 2020

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Background and objectives: Malnutrition associated with anemia remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among Adivasi children in India. The present trial aimed to test three possible ways of designing improved supplementary meals and to define their role in decreasing rates of anemia, thus increasing hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations as primary health objective: diversified meals only (intervention group 1 (IG 1)), with the addition of locally producible Amaranthus tricolor/Moringa oleifera leaf powders (ALP/MLP) in the ratio 2:1 (IG2) or with an adjusted amount of commercially produced micronutrient powder TopNutri (IG3). Methods: Cluster-randomization of 21 villages resulted in the inclusion of n=293 children aged 6-39 months after baseline assessment. The trial duration was 18 months, beginning in February 2015 (baseline assessment), with application of study meals three times a week at community level. Anthropometric, Hb (HemoCue201+) and morbidity data were collected in a total of four assessment points. At baseline a socio-economic questionnaire was performed. Results: Adjusted for age and Hb concentrations at baseline, time between assessment points, and gender; IG1 showed significant higher Hb concentrations as compared to the control group (CG) throughout the intervention period. The Hb of the remaining intervention groups IG2 or IG3, remained comparable to the CG at all assessment points. The effect on growth indices was less consistent, however most positive tendencies related to nutrition status (stunting, underweight, wasting) and morbidity reduction were attributable to IG3, indicating the beneficial role of a holistic nutrient composition in addressing undernutrition and infectious diseases. Conclusion: This low-dose intervention trial proofed the feeding of diversified diets alone (IG1) to be sufficient to significantly increase Hb concentrations of study children. On the way of achieving diversified diets for Santal children the promotion of kitchen garden programs combined with interactive awareness trainings may be a key measure. Trial registration: the trial was retrospectively registered at the German Clinical Trials Register on the 1 st July 2019 (DRKS00017388). URL: https://www.drks.de/drks_web/navigate.do?navigationId=trial.HTML&TRIAL_ID=DRKS00017388

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Section: Nutrition Intervention Studies Including the Feeding Of Morimentioning

confidence: 96%

Section: Nutrition Intervention Studies Including the Feeding Of Morimentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of diversified meals only, or either enriched with Amaranthus tricolor and Moringa oleifera leaf powder or commercial micronutrient powder on prevention/treatment of anemia in Adivasi children, West Bengal, India

Stiller

Golembiewski

Stuetz

et al. 2020

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“…The controls of the human studies were well matched, and subject adherence, when reported, was high. Four of the human studies used populations who were deficient in the outcome measure at baseline; this likely enhanced the sensitivity for the outcomes of interest (Estrella et al, 2000; Serafico et al, 2017; Shija et al, 2019; Tshingani et al, 2017). Furthermore, in all included human studies, diet similarity was confirmed between intervention and control groups with methods such as 24‐hr food recalls, food journals, and Food Frequency Questionnaires when direct observation was not possible.…”

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The impact of Moringa oleifera leaf supplementation on human and animal nutrition, growth, and milk production: A systematic review

Brar

Haugh

Robertson

et al. 2022

Phytotherapy Research

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Childhood undernutrition contributes to up to 45% of deaths in children under age 5. Moringa oleifera (moringa) leaves are nutrient dense and promote breastmilk production. We performed a systematic review assessing the impact of moringa leaf supplementation in humans and animals on the outcomes of iron, vitamin A status, the measures of growth, and/or breastmilk production. Our inclusion/exclusion criteria were as follows; inclusion: quantitative primary data assessing the effect of moringa leaf supplementation on humans or animals including any of the outcomes defined earlier with no exclusion for geography, age, or language. Exclusion: full text not available. Our search yielded 148 unique studies; among them, 33 were included (seven human studies and 26 animal studies). Quality assessment by Effective Public Health Practice Project guidelines was strong for one study and moderate for all other studies. In humans, moringa at higher (14-30 g/day) not lower (<10 g/day) doses improved hemoglobin (Hgb) in children with iron deficiency anemia, improved Hgb and vitamin A status in postmenopausal women, and increased BMI in HIV+ underweight adults. Moringa (0.5 g/day) also increased breastmilk volumes. In animals, moringa increased milk production in two of three studies, inconsistently affected growth, and had no effect on iron status. Evidence on moringa supplementation's utility is limited but promising. Larger, more rigorous trials are needed to characterize its impact.

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“…Moringa has been dubbed a "Miracle tree" dues to its medicinal and nutritional values (21) . Malunggay Moringga oleifera leaves help in micro-nutrient deficiency (22) . Soursop leaves have several bioactive compounds.…”

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Acceptability of Organic Beverage Product: A Breakthrough

Elpos¹

2021

IJST

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Objectives: This study aims to produce beverage products composed of local ingredients found in the Municipality of Concepcion, Iloilo, Philippines in terms of color, odor, flavor, texture, and general acceptability. Methods: This study was a developmental research design. The main ingredients were Strombus canarium meat, Moringa oleifera leaves, Annona muricata leaves, powdered Curcuma longa, and Cymbopogon. The filtered liquid was boiled together with the rest of the ingredients. The 45 respondents composed of women, vendors, and students evaluated the beverages using modified survey questionnaires. Mean, standard deviation (SD), and ANOVA was the statistical analysis. The Least Significant Difference (LDS) was utilized for post-hoc comparison. To ensure the correctness of the data, SPSS was utilized. Findings: The responses of the 45 participants about the organic juice product in terms of color, odor, flavor, texture, and general acceptability were all "Highly Acceptable" with the general mean scores of 4. 86, 4.57, 4.77, 4.73, and 4.73, respectively. The beverage was highly acceptable based on the respondents. This implies the tastiness of the respondents on the proposed products commands acceptability. The visual presentation of the products dictates the reactions of the participants to accept the innovation. The results further revealed that in terms of color there was a significant difference but as to odor, flavor, texture, and general acceptability there was no significant difference. However, the beverage product must be submitted to the Department of Science and Technology, Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD), and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources for more tests and studies for safer consumption. Novelty: During this pandemic, healthy beverages are a must. To boost the immune system, healthy living is one basic requirement to fight against COVID 19 infections. The health benefits from the five resources have great potentials during these crying times. Thus, academic communities are encouraged to be innovative and creative just like creating juices to help the government combat the rapid spread of the virus.

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Efficacy ofMalunggay(Moringa oleifera) leaves in improving the iron and vitamins A and B status of Filipino schoolchildren

Cited by 9 publications

References 12 publications

Effect of diversified meals only, or either enriched with Amaranthus tricolor and Moringa oleifera leaf powder or commercial micronutrient powder on prevention/treatment of anemia in Adivasi children, West Bengal, India

Effect of diversified meals only, or either enriched with Amaranthus tricolor and Moringa oleifera leaf powder or commercial micronutrient powder on prevention/treatment of anemia in Adivasi children, West Bengal, India

The impact of Moringa oleifera leaf supplementation on human and animal nutrition, growth, and milk production: A systematic review

Acceptability of Organic Beverage Product: A Breakthrough

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