The effectiveness of Moringa leaf extract capsules since preconception on Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) levels in breast milk of three months breastfeeding mothers

Suci Qardhawijayanti; Mardiana Ahmad; Veni Hadju; Andi Nilawati Usman; Healthy Hidayanti; Sri Ramadhani; Handayani Halik

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS4.9597

Authors

Suci Qardhawijayanti Midwifery Study Program, Graduate School, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
Mardiana Ahmad
mardianaahmad@pasca.unhas.ac.id
Department of Midwifery, Graduate School, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
Veni Hadju Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
Andi Nilawati Usman Department of Midwifery, Graduate School, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
Healthy Hidayanti Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
Sri Ramadhani Lecturer of the Medical Profession Study Program, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
Handayani Halik Hasanuddin University Medical Research Center, Hasanuddin University Hospital, Indonesia & Megarezky University

Keywords:

Moringa leaves, DHA levels, breastfeeding mothers, breast milk

Abstract

Introduction: Moringa leaf extract is a local food source that can affect the level of DHA in the breast milk of nursing mothers. This study aimsto analyze the effectiveness of Moringa leaf extract capsules on levels of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) in the breast milk of 3 months breastfeeding mothers. Method: This quantitative study is an observational study with a retrospective Cohort study approach (follow-up study). The design used was post-test control by analyzing the difference in DHA levels in the group given Moringa leaf extract capsules + Iron-Folic Acid (IFA) and the Iron-Folic Acid (IFA) group with 32 respondents (nursing mothers).In detail, 16 respondents given Moringa leaf extract capsule + Iron-Folic Acid (IFA)and 16 respondents givenIron-Folic Acid (IFA). Besides, the breast milk samples were examined by using Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) technique and were then analyzed using SPSS version 23. Results: The results indicated that there were differences in the levels of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) in the breast milk of breastfeeding mothers for three months between the group given Moringa leaf extract capsules + Iron-Folic Acid (IFA) 3046 ± 1716and the group given Iron-Folic Acid (IFA) 1188 ± 1026.

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