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Type : Research Article

The Effect of Drumstick Leaves (Moringa oleifera) and Aonla (Emblica officinalis) Powder on Blood Profile and Lipid Profile

Alka Singh, R.K. Yadav and Deepali Suryawanshi

Abstract

The present study was carried out on iron deficiency anaemia and lipid profile in rural women through supplementation of drumstick leaves powder and Aonla powder. These are the richest sources of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, etc. and possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties that help strengthen the body’s immune system against a wide variety of diseases. 20 subjects in the age group of 25-45 years were selected for the present study. The drumstick leaves and aonla powder was supplemented with meal 10gm per day respectively for a period of three months. After three months the blood profile and lipid profile were analyzed and recorded. The result revealed that significant improvement in average Hb level, increased cholesterol level HDL, and decreased LDL, VLDL after intervention. This simple, and low-cost technology can be promoted in society to prevent iron deficiency anemia and atherosclerosis.

Keyword: Drumstick leaves powder, aonla powder, Lipid profile, Anaemia

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