Moringa powder put to the test against metabolic syndrome

NCT ID NCT07194577

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Universidad de Colima Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether taking moringa leaf powder capsules for 8 weeks could improve metabolic syndrome in Mexican adults. 36 participants were randomly assigned to receive either moringa or a placebo. Researchers measured changes in weight, blood pressure, waist size, and blood tests like glucose and cholesterol.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Moringa oleifera dried leaf powder
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to help manage metabolic syndrome, potentially reducing the need for some medications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 36 participants over 8 weeks. Results may not apply to other populations, and the supplement may show no benefit over placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome Dyslipidemias metabolic syndrome X Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

METABOLIC SYNDROME NUTRITIONAL AND METABOLIC DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Unidad de Medicina Familiar No.19, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social

Colima, Centro, 28000, Mexico

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