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Anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective effects of Moringa oleifera fruit in obesity-induced liver injury Susantiningsih, Tiwuk; Thadeus, Maria Selvester; Citrawati, Mila; Setyaningsih, Yuni
MEDISAINS: Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu-Ilmu Kesehatan Vol. 24 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30595/medisains.v24i1.30081

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Background: Hepatic metabolic disorders are closely associated with obesity and are characterized by systemic inflammation and liver injury. Moringa oleifera fruit contains various bioactive compounds with potential anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective properties. However, evidence regarding its effects on obesity-induced liver injury remains limited..   Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective effects of Moringa oleifera fruit extract in an obesity-induced rat model..   Methods: This experimental study used 30 male Sprague-Dawley rats divided into five groups: normal control (N), obese control (O), obese rats treated with Moringa oleifera fruit extract at 500 mg/kg body weight once daily (OEMO1), twice daily (OEMO2), and obese rats treated with vitamin C (OC). Systemic inflammation was assessed by measuring serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels using ELISA, while hepatic changes were evaluated through biochemical markers and histopathological analysis. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA followed by post hoc testing.   Results: Obese rats exhibited significantly elevated serum CRP levels and marked hepatic alterations compared to normal controls (p < 0.05). Administration of Moringa oleifera fruit extract significantly reduced CRP levels and improved hepatic histoarchitecture in obese rats, with the greatest effect observed in the twice-daily treatment group (OEMO2) (p < 0.05). The effects were comparable to or greater than those observed with vitamin C. Conclusions: Moringa oleifera fruit extract demonstrates significant anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective effects in an obesity-induced rat model, suggesting its potential as a natural therapeutic agent for obesity-related liver injury.
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