A5067939768- Moringa oleifera research and applications
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
University of KwaZulu-Natal
2021-2022
Background People living with HIV (PLHIV) in resource-limited settings are vulnerable to malnutrition. Nutritional interventions aimed at improving food insecurity and malnutrition, together antiretroviral therapy (ART), could improve treatment outcomes. In Nigeria, there is a high awareness of the nutraceutical benefits Moringa oleifera . Thus, this study evaluate effects leaf supplementation on CD4 counts, viral load anthropometric HIV-positive adults ART. Methods This was double-blind,...
To maintain an optimal nutritional status and immunological function in PLHIV, a diet with adequate nutrients is of utmost importance. This major challenge among poor populations developing worlds like Nigeria, where malnutrition food insecurity are endemic. study aimed to assess the type regular consumed impact supplementation Moringa oleifera Lam. leaves on CD4 cell counts PLHIV that ART Nigeria.A double-blind, randomized trial was conducted. Two hundred consented patients were randomly...
HIV-related weight loss and wasting were the most common malnutrition AIDS-defining conditions before HAART. HAART has led to more obese PLHIV. HIV-positive patients should eat micro- macronutrient-rich foods maintain optimal nutrition. This study examined whether Moringa oleifera Lam. leaf supplementation affects PLHIV receiving ART.A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial was conducted. Two hundred with informed consent randomly assigned either (MOG) group or control (COG). From...
Background: To maintain an optimal nutritional status and immunological function in PLHIV, a diet with adequate nutrients is of utmost importance. This major challenge among poor populations developing worlds like Nigeria, where malnutrition food insecurity are endemic. study aimed to assess the type regular consumed impact supplementation Moringa oleifera Lam. leaves on CD4 cell counts PLHIV that ART Nigeria.Method: A double-blind, randomized trial was conducted. Two hundred consented...