Management of Hypertension in Normal and Obese Hypertensive Patients through Supplementation with Moringa oleifera Lam Leaf Powder

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Management of Hypertension in Normal and Obese Hypertensive Patients through Supplementation with Moringa oleifera Lam Leaf Powder

Journal Title: Indian Journal of Nutrition - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 2

Abstract

In order to contribute to the management of hypertension, this study investigated the effects of regular supplementation with Moringa oleifera leaf powder on blood pressure of normal and obese hypertensive patients attending the diabetes and high blood clinic of the Regional Hospital in Ngaoundere. Sixty hypertensive individuals aged 28-57 years participated in the study. They were divided into two groups; group 1 consisted of normal weight (25 women and 5 men, BMI = 21.97±2.15 Kg /m2) and group 2 of obese (25 women and 5 men, BMI= 32.33±1.10 Kg/m2) hypertensive patients. Anthropometric parameters, blood pressure and the frequency of urinary excretion were measured at the start of the study and once every 30 days for 6 months following daily supplementation with 30 g of M. oleifera leaf powder. At the end of the study, results show that, obese individuals benefited more from supplementation than normal weight subjects. Supplementation decreased body weight (3.2%), BMI (3.6%), waist circumference (2.5%), hip circumference (4.4%) more in obese group 2 compared to group 1, body weight (2.3%), BMI (2.3%), waist circumference (1.3%), hip circumference (2.9%). As concerns blood pressure, obese people again benefitted more with diastolic pressure dropping down by 14.63 mmHg (16%) in obese against 6.23 mmHg (7.3%) in normal weight subjects. With regards to systolic blood pressure, it decreased more 10.53 mmHg (6.5%) in normal weight compared to 6.86 mmHg (4.2%) in obese patients. Urine frequency increased significantly (p<0.05) in both groups. M oleifera leaf powder has hypotensive properties and promotes weight loss. Thus Moringa has an added advantage when used in the management of hypertension in obese patients.

Authors and Affiliations

Edith N. Fombang

Keywords

Moringao leifera; Hypertension; Normal weight hypertensive patients; Obese hypertensive patients; Dietary supplementation

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