The Antioxidant, Anti-Aging, Immunomodulatory, and Whitening Effects of Moringa oleifera

Abstract

This study examined the antioxidant, anti-aging, immunomodulatory, and whitening effects of four Moringa oleifera products: oil, fermented capsule, powder, and tea. All four products scavenged free radicals, but only the fermented capsule boosted the superoxide dismutase activity. The fermented capsule, powder, and tea also reduced the elastase and tyrosinase activity, suggesting that M. oleifera has anti-aging and whitening effects. In addition, all products except for the oil had immunomodulatory effects by reducing nitric oxide and tumor necrosis factor-alpha production. On the other hand, interleukin-6 secretion did not change. In conclusion, these findings suggest that M. oleifera has the potential to protect against cell damage, improve skin health, and modulate the immune system.