Moringa powder put to the test against metabolic syndrome

NCT ID NCT07194577

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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

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

    Colima, Centro, 28000, Mexico