Impact of supplementation of drumstick (Moringa oleifera) leaves on lipid profile of Hyperlipidemics
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2013-05-30
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Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani
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The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the effect of supplementation of
drumstick leaves on blood pressure and serum lipid profile of selected subjects. Four
variations of drumstick leaves powder chutney were developed utilizing Bengal gram dal,
Black gram dal, Niger seed. Tamarind, Jaggery and chilli powder. Variation IB recorded
the highest score for acceptability test Drumstick leaves powder chutney secured highest
organoleptic score was subjected for nutrient analysis. Information regarding the socioeconomic
background, health status and food habit of selected subjects were collected.
Twenty hyperlipidemic subjects were selected. They were divided into two groups i.e.
experimental and control. Each group consists of ten subjects. Twenty gram of drumstick
leaves powder chutney containing 4 gm of drumstick leaves powder was supplemented to
the experimental group for a period of 60 days. The parameter studied before and after
supplementation were anthropometric measurement, blood pressure and serum lipid
profile of the selected subjects. The observations were recorded at 0, 30 and 60 days of
experimental period. The results of the study indicated that developed drumstick leaves
powder chutney contained good amount of protein, crud fibre and calcium. The
supplementation of drumstick leaves powder chutney showed non significant impact on
body weight and body mass index. The progressive increase in the period of experiment
decreased the systolic as well as diastolic blood pressure and it was found statistically
significant. The values of total cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL cholesterol were found
to be decreased for 60 days over initial value while the increase in the HDL cholesterol
was noticed. The values for total cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL cholesterol found to
be statistically significant In conclusion, drumstick leaves powder chutney exerted a
beneficial effect on blood pressure and lipid profile of the subjects. Thus, it can be
included in the diet as the drumstick leaves powder chutney will be useful to promote
better health.
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