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@article{199466,
        author = {Sugandha Baburao Kendre and Madhusudan Suresh Goswami and Uday Bandu Dalavi and Rupesh V. Ingole},
        title = {Formulation and Evaluation of Moringa oleifera Leaf Powder as a Nutraceutical},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {12902-12912},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=199466},
        abstract = {The growing demand for natural health supplements has increased the importance of nutraceuticals in modern healthcare. Nutraceuticals are products derived from food sources that provide additional health benefits beyond basic nutrition and help in the prevention and management of various diseases. Among various medicinal plants, Moringa oleifera has gained significant attention due to its exceptional nutritional and therapeutic properties. Moringa leaves are rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and essential phytochemicals that contribute to overall health and well-being. The present study aims to formulate and evaluate moringa leaf powder as a nutraceutical supplement. Fresh moringa leaves were collected, washed to remove impurities, shade-dried, and pulverized to obtain fine powder. The prepared powder was subjected to various evaluation parameters including organoleptic properties, micromeritic characteristics, moisture content, and preliminary phytochemical screening. The study also focuses on assessing the nutritional potential of moringa leaf powder as a dietary supplement. The results obtained from the evaluation studies indicate that moringa leaf powder possesses favorable physicochemical properties and significant nutritional value. Due to its rich content of essential nutrients and bioactive compounds, moringa leaf powder can serve as an effective nutraceutical product for improving nutritional status and promoting health. Therefore, the formulated moringa leaf powder may be considered a promising natural nutraceutical for dietary supplementation. The results indicated that moringa leaf powder possesses desirable physicochemical properties and significant nutritional value. Therefore, the formulated moringa leaf powder may serve as a potential nutraceutical supplement for improving nutritional status and supporting overall health.},
        keywords = {Nutraceuticals, Moringa oleifera, Moringa leaf powder, Herbal formulation, Nutritional supplement.},
        month = {April},
        }