Effect of Moringa Leaves (Moringa oleifera) Oil Microcapsules (MOM) on Growth and Plasma Metabolites Related to Inflammation in Sentul Chickens
Effect of Moringa Leaves (Moringa oleifera) Oil Microcapsules (MOM) on Growth and Plasma Metabolites Related to Inflammation in Sentul Chickens
Heni Natalia Aritonang1, Lovita Adriani2, Andi Mushawwir2*
ABSTRACT
This study aims to investigate the effects of microencapsulated moringa leaf essential oil (MOM) on body weight gain, plasma metabolites, and liver inflammation in Sentul chickens. The microcapsules, which contain the natural active compounds of moringa leaf essential oil (Moringa oleifera), were prepared using a complex coacervation method with alginate coatings, a glutaraldehyde crosslinker, and a polysorbate emulsifier. The study utilized a completely randomized design. A total of 280 Sentul chickens were randomly assigned to four treatment groups with seven replicates each, where each replicate consisted of ten chickens. The treatments were administered when the chickens were two weeks old. The groups were as follows: T0 (basal feed as the control), T1 (basal feed + 150 mg/kg MOM), T2 (basal feed + 250 mg/kg MOM), and T3 (basal feed + 350 mg/kg MOM). The results indicated significant differences (P < 0.05) in body weight gain, as well as levels of glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, total protein, albumin, globulin, SGOT, SGPT, and gamma GT among the treatment groups. In conclusion, the study found that moringa leaf essential oil (Moringa oleifera) can enhance body weight, glucose levels, total protein, albumin, globulin, and SGPT, while reducing triglycerides, cholesterol, SGOT, and gamma GT levels.
Keywords | Microencapsulation, Essential oil, Moringa, Sentul chicken, Growth, Metabolism
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