Does moringa oleifera leaf nanoparticles increase albumin levels in stunting toddlers?

Abstract

Stunting is a delay in growth that in children under 5 years. The incidence of stunting around 22% in the world in 2017. Macro nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats affect growth in toddlers. The cause of decreased albumin levels in blood plasma occurs due to low protein intake and inadequate protein absorption. The aim of the study is to identify the effect of Moringa Oleifera leaf nanoparticles in albumin levels. This study was a quasi experimental with pretest and posttest control group design. Twenty toddlers in the treatment group was given Moringa Oleifera leaf nanoparticles with a dose of 65 mg/day and supplementary feeding. While twenthy stunting toddlers in the control group comsumed supplementary feeding only. The interventions was given for 21 days. The instrument used to measure albumin levels is Bromcresol Green (BCG). Data analysis used paired T Test and Mann Whitney. Most toddlers are female at the intervention group. On the other hand, more fale at control group. The intervention group was younger than in the control group (28 and 37 months, respectively). Moringa Oleifera leaf nanoparticles increased significantly albumin levels 0,278 g/dL (p=0,001). While in the control group albumin levels increased slightly 0,028 g/dL (p=0,150). Moringa Oleifera leaf nanoparticles proved to improve albumin levels greater than the control group in stunting toddlers.