Exploring Moringa oleifera as Functional Food and Future Neutraceutical: An update on its Therapeutic Potential

Abstract

Moringa oleifera (M. oleifera) is associated to the Moringaceae family, is commercially grown for its nutritive importance and amazing pharmacological activities in Himalayan range but is commonly planted throughout the equator. Moringa seeds, roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits are marvelously treasury of phytonutrients, polysaccharides, oil, protein, vitamins, minerals, amino acids. This review artefact firstly portrayed the nutritional and non-nutritional configuration of M. oleifera which encompasses carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, carotenoids, minerals, vitamins, fibers, fatty acids, lipids, polyphenols, alkaloids, glucosinolates, saponins, oxalates, and phytates. The review also unfolds bioactivities (antimicrobial, wound healing, analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antifertility, hepatoprotective, anti-hypertensive, cardiovascular, and cholesterol-lowering, anti-ulcer, anti-diabetic, CNS, anti-allergic and anti-asthmatic, anti-obesity) of the M. oleifera along with its application in nutraceuticals. In addition, the analysis highlights the quantitative chemical analysis methods used for separation, ablution, and depiction of organic molecules from M. oleifera, processing and commercial application of M. oleifera. This complete review also provides acumen into food fortification and toxicity profile along with pre-clinical and clinical studies of M. oleifera for the first time. oleifera is a premium provenance of vitamins, nutrition, and minerals for implementation in foods. The actinic effects recommend the use of bioactive constituents in the evolution of ingenious food, feed, biotechnology, cosmetics, agriculture, and drug compounds. To conclude, Moringa oleifera illustrates the potential of nutritionally domain, biotech-enhanced herbs in building resilient and health-focused food systems for the future.