Drumstick leaves (Moringa oleifera), with a total carotene of 40,000 g/100 g fresh weight and -carotene 19,000 g/100 g fresh weight can be a suitable protocol for dietary diversification/improvement strategy. These GLVs with their storehouse of polyphenols as well as calcium, iron, folic acid, riboflavin, vitamin C and beta-carotene, should be used in abundance in order to maintain the body against oxidative damage caused by everyday pollutants.
Leaves are also rich sources of flavonols such as kaempferol and 3’-OMe quercetin. A flavone, acacetin and a glycoflavone 4-OMe Vitexin was also identified. The phenolic acids identified included melilotic acid, p-coumaric acid, and vanillic acid Quercetin is actually the molecular backbone for the citrus bioflavonoids rutin, quercetin and hesperidin. Quercetin has also been found to inhibit the growth of human prostate cancer cells and human breast cancer cells. Quercetin has antiviral activity against several types of viruses. Our results revealed that maximum polyphenols were identified in the drumstick leaves, which further enhances its role as an important functional food.
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