Supplementation of Moringa (Moringa oleifera)  leaf capsules on hemoglobin levels in women of reproductive age with iron deficiency anemia in Malaka regency, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia

Carmen Siagian; Maria Fransisca  Djogo; Maria Martina  Nahak; Regina Tedjasulaksana; Alfridus Emanuel  Manek; Elferida  Sormin; Levina Augusta Geraldine Pieter

doi:10.15562/bmj.v12i3.4581

Supplementation of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf capsules on hemoglobin levels in women of reproductive age with iron deficiency anemia in Malaka regency, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia

Carmen Siagian ,

Maria Fransisca Djogo ,

Maria Martina Nahak ,

Regina Tedjasulaksana ,

Alfridus Emanuel Manek ,

Elferida Sormin ,

Levina Augusta Geraldine Pieter ,

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15562/bmj.v12i3.4581 |
Published: 2023-08-15

Abstract

Link of Video Abstract: https://youtu.be/DjGx56j9LiU

Introduction: Women of reproductive age with anemia are recommended to take iron supplements and increase their intake of iron-rich food. Moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf is a potential plant containing high iron, which is simple to find in Indonesia.

Aims: to determine the effectiveness of Moringa leaves supplementation in women of pro age.

Methods: This type of research is an experiment with experimental research with pre-post test control group design. The sample was 119 subjects collected using purposive sampling according to the inclusion criteria. The study subjects were divided into 3 treatment groups: supplementation of Ferrous sulfate tablets 30 mg per day (Group P0); 3000 mg Moringa leaf capsules three times a day (3 x 1000 mg) (Group P1); and Moringa leaf capsules at a dose of 3000 mg three times a day (3 x 1000 mg) plus 30 mg ferrous sulfate tablets once daily (Group P2) for 60 days, then hemoglobin (Hb) levels were re-evaluated.

Result: The Friedman test showed a mean Hb difference between the three measurement groups, which was statistically significant with p <0.05. The treatment group with P2 had the highest value of 4.74, followed by P1 and P0 of 4.71 and 4.65.

Conclusion: Supplementation of Moringa leaf capsules at a dose of 3000 mg for 60 days may increase Hb levels in women of reproductive age with iron deficiency anemia.

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