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Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Pharmacotherapy Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
ISSN: 1596-5996 EISSN: 1596-5996
Vol. 16, No. 7, 2017, pp. 1737-1746
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Bioline Code: pr17220
Full paper language: English
Document type: Review Article
Document available free of charge
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Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 16, No. 7, 2017, pp. 1737-1746
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Therapeutic potentials and pharmacological properties of Moringa oleifera Lam in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and related complications
Omodanisi, Elizabeth I; Aboua, Guillaume Y & Oguntibeju, Oluwafemi O
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major health problem not only in urban areas, but also in rural areas. DM is
a metabolic disorder resulting from abnormal insulin secretion. This leads to chronic hyperglycemia with
disturbances of carbohydrate metabolism. Hyperglycemic-induced oxidative stress has been shown to
be actively involved in the onset and progression of diabetes. Plants have played a vital role in
improving the quality of life and maintaining human health.
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It also serves as important components for medicines, beverages and seasonings. Many plants contain
flavonoids, glycosides, alkaloids, terpenoids, and carotenoids with anti-diabetic and antioxidant
properties. Moringa oleifera (MO) is one of such plants which have been used for centuries as a folk
remedy for the treatment and management of various diseases including diabetes. This review is aimed
at providing an overview of the potentials of MO in the treatment and management of diabetes and its
possible applications in the treatment of other diseases.
Keywords
Moringa oleifera; Diabetes mellitus; Hyperglycemia; Oxidative stress.
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