There are about 40 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Mauritius. The country of the clinical trial is determined by the location of where the clinical research is being studied. Most studies are often held in multiple locations & countries.
The study aims at investigating the effects of the consumption of Moringa oleifera Lam leaves on biomedical markers of health among healthy individuals who are hyperglycaemic with a fasting blood glucose equal or greater than 5.5mmol/L. The main objectives are as follows: 1. To determine the effect of consuming 4 grams of Moringa oleifera Lam leaves infused in 200 ml of hot water twice daily on blood glucose level [BSc (Hons) Medical Science Student]. 2. To assess the effect of consuming 4 grams of Moringa oleifera Lam leaves infused in 200 ml of hot water twice daily on plasma lipids level [Master of Public Health Students]. 3. To compare the effect of the Moringa tea consumption on lipid profiles of both healthy and hyperglycemic participants [Master of Public Health Students]. 4. To evaluate the effects of Moringa oleifera Lam leaves on blood anti-oxidant status [BSc (Hons) Nutritional Sciences Student]. The research work will consist of (1) Experimental intervention: The experimental group will drink Moringa tea; (2) Survey questionnaire, (3) Anthropometric measurements, (4) Blood pressure determination and (5) Blood collections at 15-day intervals during 9 weeks. The blood tests to be performed are as follows: Glucose, HbA1C, Uric acid, C-Protein reactive, Lipid Profile (Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides), and blood antioxidants (superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, total blood anti-oxidant capacity).