Review
Evaluation of the anti-aging and antioxidant action of Ananas sativa and Moringa oleifera in a fruit fly model organism.
Mulkah Olufemi Ajagun-Ogunleye, Osaretin Albert Taiwo Ebuehi
ReviewJournal of food biochemistry2020
Research Facts
Evaluation of the anti-aging and antioxidant action of Ananas sativa and Moringa oleifera in a fruit fly model organism.
Mulkah Olufemi Ajagun-Ogunleye, Osaretin Albert Taiwo Ebuehi
Review · Moderate · 2020
Findings

This review examined pineapple and moringa in fruit fly models—organisms commonly used to test anti-aging ingredients because their aging process mirrors humans'. Both plants showed antioxidant activity in the research, with pineapple's bromelain specifically noted for wound healing and anti-inflammatory effects, while pineapple's vitamin C content acts as an antioxidant. However, the abstract doesn't provide specific efficacy data or human skin study results.

Design
Review
Evidence
Moderate
Journal
Journal of food biochemistry
Methodology

This is a literature review, not original research—the authors analyzed existing studies on pineapple and moringa's anti-aging effects primarily using fruit fly model organisms, which are standard for screening botanical ingredients before human testing.

Funded By

Funding not disclosed in abstract