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Moringa is made from the leaves of Moringa oleifera, a fast-growing tree native to the Himalayan foothills of India and widely grown across South and Southeast Asia, where it is also eaten as food. We stock moringa as a loose leaf powder and in capsules from NatureBest, Bebefen, Nutricost and Piping Rock.

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Moringa: buying guide

What the evidence says

Moringa is popular as a green superfood, but human research is thin. The Drugs.com natural products monograph says clinical trial data are lacking to recommend moringa for any use, and that the studies so far have been small and often of low quality. Leaf preparations in those studies ranged from about 2.4 to 8 g a day for up to 12 weeks. Think of it as a plant food you enjoy rather than a supplement with proven effects.

Powder or capsules?

  • Leaf powder has an earthy taste and can be stirred into smoothies, juice or water. Nutricost's version, for example, lists organic moringa as its only ingredient in a 454 g (1 lb) pouch.
  • Capsules are easier if you dislike the taste. Several use a concentrated extract and state a "6,000 mg equivalent" per serve, which usually refers to the amount of dried leaf the extract was made from, not the weight in the capsule.

How to compare products

  • Check whether it is plain leaf powder, an extract, or a blend of both.
  • Compare the actual milligrams per serve, not just the "equivalent" figure.
  • Look for organic certification or third-party testing if those matter to you.
  • Work out the price per serve, as capsule and powder serves differ a lot.

Safety

According to Drugs.com, moringa is generally well tolerated, with diarrhoea the main reported side effect, though rare serious skin reactions have been reported. It advises avoiding moringa during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Animal studies suggest it may affect thyroid hormone conversion, and lab studies suggest it may affect how some medicines are processed, so check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take thyroid medication or other regular medicines.

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Sources: Drugs.com: Moringa; Nutricost: Organic Moringa Powder.

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Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or take regular medication, check with your doctor first.

Moringa: questions and answers

What is moringa good for?
There is not much proof either way. The Drugs.com monograph on moringa says clinical trial data are lacking to recommend it for any use, and the human studies so far have been small and often of low quality. Moringa leaves are eaten as food in South and Southeast Asia, so many people use the powder simply as a green addition to smoothies.
Is moringa safe during pregnancy?
It should be avoided. Drugs.com advises against using moringa during pregnancy and breastfeeding, noting that leaf extract had effects on pregnancy in animal studies. Small amounts eaten as a food are different from concentrated supplements. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive, talk to your doctor or midwife before taking any herbal product.
How much moringa should I take a day?
Follow the label of your product. There is no established dose: Drugs.com notes that a dose cannot be determined from the available data, and that leaf preparations used in studies ranged from about 2.4 to 8 g a day for up to 12 weeks. Start with the label serve and stop if you notice diarrhoea or other side effects.
Can moringa interact with medication?
Possibly. Drugs.com reports that animal studies suggest moringa may affect thyroid hormone conversion, which could matter for people taking levothyroxine. Lab studies also suggest it may affect enzymes that process many medicines. Human interaction studies are lacking, so check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking moringa if you take thyroid medication or any other regular medicine.

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