High blood lipids and excess weight drive cardiovascular disease. This six-week study evaluated the effect of Moringa oleifera leaf extract on the lipid profile, body weight and appetite of rats made hyperlipidemic by a high-fat diet.
Hyperlipidemic rats received aqueous moringa leaf extract at 100, 200 or 300 mg/kg, compared against the standard cholesterol drug atorvastatin (4 mg/kg).
Key findings
- Moringa lowered serum cholesterol, triglycerides, VLDL, LDL, body weight and the atherogenic index.
- It raised HDL (“good” cholesterol) versus the untreated high-fat-diet group.
- Effects were comparable to the reference drug atorvastatin, alongside an appetite-suppressing effect.
Why it matters for MORIFA: Lipid control and weight management are huge wellness markets. Showing moringa leaf performs comparably to a statin (in animals) is a strong, benefit-led talking point for our leaf products.
Caveat: an animal study; this is research information, not medical advice.
Summary of: “Lipid lowering and appetite suppressive effect of Moringa in rats.” Summarised by MORIFA; full paper via the PDF link above.