Moringa oleifera: a review on nutritive significance and its medicinal application for children
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20244081Keywords:
Anemia, Children, Malnutrion, Moringa, Nutrition, Amino acidsAbstract
Although native to the Indian subcontinent, the drought-resistant Moringa oleifera has gained significant attention in recent years due to its extraordinary nutritional and medicinal properties. In developing countries, malnutrition still threatens public health and demands integrated approaches to improve the nutritional status, especially among children. In this regard, Moringa oleifera is a powerful tool for enhancing children's nutritional status due to its remarkable amino acid and vitamin, particularly in areas with restricted access to a wide variety of nutrient-dense foods. It is also rich in iron content and other essential nutrients needed for iron metabolism; thus, Moringa trees have been employed in developing tropical countries to alleviate malnutrition and treat childhood diseases such as iron deficiency anaemia. This review highlights the nutritional value of Moringa oleifera and its therapeutic uses for children.
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