A 5 Year Systematic Review (1 November 2019 to 31 October 2023) on the Benefits of the “Miracle Tree” (Moringa oleifera)

Citation: Cheng, KW, Aw, C, Lee, LC, Low, MT, Burhanudin, N, Ng, HT, Ong, P, Tan, BKH, Ling, MHT. 2024. A 5-Year Systematic Review (1 November 2019 to 31 October 2023) on the Benefits of the “Miracle Tree” (Moringa oleifera). Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 8{8): 108-119.

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Moringa oleifera (MO), known for its rich nutritional content and diverse health benefits, has gathered increasing scientific interest over the last 5 years. Thus, this systematic review aims to comprehensively examine recent updates on the beneficial components, health effects, and applications of MO. A systematic search on the benefits of MO was conducted using PubMed as the source database, from 2019 to 2023. Out of 120 articles identified, 27 articles were included in this review after filtration. A total of 3 themes were deduced after analysing the articles; namely, (a) nutritional, antioxidant, and phytochemical content, (b) health benefits and disease prevention, and (c) food fortification and quality analysis. Thematic analysis highlights the variability in the nutritional, antioxidant, and phytochemical content of MO, which can be influenced by several factors. MO also demonstrated beneficial effects in various health conditions, although these effects may depend on the dosage of MO. Moreover, MO may be a promising resource for food fortification.