A comprehensive review of the phytochemicals, health benefits, pharmacological safety and medicinal prospects of Moringa oleifera
Moringa oleifera has emerged as a subject of increasing interest, drawing attention for its diverse phytochemical composition and potential health benefits. This review delves into Moringa oleifera's phytochemical constituents, including but not limited to flavonoids, alkaloids, and carotenoids...
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| description | Moringa oleifera has emerged as a subject of increasing interest, drawing attention for its diverse phytochemical composition and potential health benefits. This review delves into Moringa oleifera's phytochemical constituents, including but not limited to flavonoids, alkaloids, and carotenoids. Expanding beyond its chemical intricacies, the spectrum of health advantages attributed to it are explored, encompassing its remarkable anticancer, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and cardioprotective effect. Throughout this review, the underlying physiological mechanisms attributed to these properties by its phytochemicals are explored. Concurrently, the review addresses its pharmacological safety, ensuring a nuanced understanding of its applications in medicinal industries. In summary, this literature review presents a comprehensive exploration of Moringa oleifera, focusing on its phytochemical composition, health benefits, physiological mechanisms, pharmacological safety and nutritional importance. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-641aea4dc7e44f39997b158c9a625ccf2024-04-04T05:05:59ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-03-01106e27807A comprehensive review of the phytochemicals, health benefits, pharmacological safety and medicinal prospects of Moringa oleiferaEmma Camilleri0Renald Blundell1Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Imsida, MSD2080, MaltaDepartment of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Imsida, MSD2080, Malta; Centre for Molecular Medicine and Biobanking, University of Malta, MSD2080, Msida, Malta; Corresponding author. Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Imsida, MSD2080, Malta.Moringa oleifera has emerged as a subject of increasing interest, drawing attention for its diverse phytochemical composition and potential health benefits. This review delves into Moringa oleifera's phytochemical constituents, including but not limited to flavonoids, alkaloids, and carotenoids. Expanding beyond its chemical intricacies, the spectrum of health advantages attributed to it are explored, encompassing its remarkable anticancer, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and cardioprotective effect. Throughout this review, the underlying physiological mechanisms attributed to these properties by its phytochemicals are explored. Concurrently, the review addresses its pharmacological safety, ensuring a nuanced understanding of its applications in medicinal industries. In summary, this literature review presents a comprehensive exploration of Moringa oleifera, focusing on its phytochemical composition, health benefits, physiological mechanisms, pharmacological safety and nutritional importance.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024038386Moringa oleiferaPhytochemicalsHealth benefitsPharmacological potentialCOVID-19 |
| spellingShingle | Emma Camilleri Renald Blundell A comprehensive review of the phytochemicals, health benefits, pharmacological safety and medicinal prospects of Moringa oleifera Heliyon Moringa oleifera Phytochemicals Health benefits Pharmacological potential COVID-19 |
| title | A comprehensive review of the phytochemicals, health benefits, pharmacological safety and medicinal prospects of Moringa oleifera |
| title_full | A comprehensive review of the phytochemicals, health benefits, pharmacological safety and medicinal prospects of Moringa oleifera |
| title_fullStr | A comprehensive review of the phytochemicals, health benefits, pharmacological safety and medicinal prospects of Moringa oleifera |
| title_full_unstemmed | A comprehensive review of the phytochemicals, health benefits, pharmacological safety and medicinal prospects of Moringa oleifera |
| title_short | A comprehensive review of the phytochemicals, health benefits, pharmacological safety and medicinal prospects of Moringa oleifera |
| title_sort | comprehensive review of the phytochemicals health benefits pharmacological safety and medicinal prospects of moringa oleifera |
| topic | Moringa oleifera Phytochemicals Health benefits Pharmacological potential COVID-19 |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024038386 |
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