Medicinal utilization and nutritional properties of drumstick ( Moringa oleifera )-A comprehensive review.
Level 5 - mechanism / opinion, no new human data
Narrative review of preclinical and nutritional literature without systematic review methodology
PubMed 39055230 · doi:10.1002/fsn3.4139
What was done
This is a narrative review summarizing literature on the nutritional value, bioactive constituents (including carotenoids and glucosinolates), bioavailability, and therapeutic actions of drumstick (*Moringa oleifera*) leaves across in vitro and in vivo models.
What was found
The abstract reports no specific quantitative figures. It summarizes qualitative findings that *M. oleifera* leaves are abundant in minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals with minimal antinutritional effects, and notes reported antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antibacterial activities.
Why it matters
It aggregates literature on the nutritional profile and potential functional food applications of *Moringa oleifera* leaves for human dietary and nutraceutical use.
Limits
As a narrative review, it lacks a systematic search protocol, meta-analytic pooling, and specific sample sizes. Reported biological activities derive primarily from in vitro and animal models rather than robust human clinical trials.
Cited by
- supports Moringa leaves and moringa leaf powder have a documented history of safe human dietary consumption over centuries across tropical regions.