International Science and Technology Journal

Obesity is one of the most prominent health problems that humans suffer from, as it is closely related to most pathological disorders, and because disorders. Becaese of the side effects of chemical drugs, adopting a safe vegetarian alternative was the best option for this problem. Based on previous studies, we relied on forming capsules of Moringa oleifera leaf powder in order to study its effect on weight loss in obese people, in 8 weeks study. 20 obese subjects (body mass index 30 to 40 kg/m², 10 males, 10 females, age 25-40 years) were randomized and divided into two groups, the placebo group (n = 10) and the capsule group. Moringa leaf powder (n= 10). Participants received either Moringa capsules in three divided doses (each dose 7g) or three placebo capsules, and all remained on a calorie-controlled diet (2,000 kcal/day) and 30 minutes of walking 5 days per week for the entire duration of the study. At the end of the trial period, the moringa capsule group showed significant net decreases in body weight and body mass index (BMI). Participants who received moringa capsules also showed lower fasting blood glucose, LDL, LDL/HDL ratio, and triglycerides compared to the placebo group. The participants reported no significant adverse events over the duration of the study. to the placebo group. No significant adverse events were reported by the participants over the duration of the study. Keywords: Moringa leaf- obesity- body mass index LDL – - HDL triglycerides