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

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.