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This study aims to investigate the effects of moringa oleifera leaves powder on the blood sugar in humans, and determine suitable quantity of powder to use. The study targeted patients who their blood sugar is not lowering by drugs. 83 volunteers of hyperglycemic patients were divided into three groups. Three doses 0.25, 0.5, 1.0 g of moringa oleifera leaves powder were taken by group 1, 2 and 3, respectively for a month. Blood sugar levels for all patients was determined before and after using moringa oleifera leaves powder. Results showed blood sugar levels decreased statistically significant (p< 0.001) for all patients, but group three was observed high decreased, because supplementation of antioxidants and flavonoids in 0.5 and 0.25g less than 1.00g of moringa oleifera leaves powder, and these contents according above studies was responsible for decreased blood sugar levels, so 1.0g was suitable dose to consume. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference between results after taken moringa oleifera leaves powder when compared male against female, young against old and patients who treated with different drugs. Results indicated moringa oleifera leaves powder is promising to reduce the diabetic complications in diabetic patients.
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