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Moringa 5000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Futurebiotics

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Moringa 5000 mg is a dietary supplement by Futurebiotics with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for nutritional supplement, blood sugar support, cholesterol support.Based on those ingredients, 869 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Moringa leaf extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Moringa 5000 mg by Futurebiotics

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: moringa leaf extract at 5000 mg per serving. Moringa is a plant leaf traditionally used in various cultures, and this extract is derived from the leaves.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, modified cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — which are binders and fillers that hold the capsule together.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Moringa product and its label doesn't state a use — see Moringa's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

We hold insufficient evidence to rate moringa for any of the conditions listed — iron deficiency anemia, asthma, athletic performance, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and high cholesterol. That means the research we have isn't reliable enough yet to say whether it works for these purposes.

If you're thinking about using moringa for a specific health goal, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence actually shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Moringa

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Moringa leaf appears generally well tolerated when used as food, but high-quality safety studies are limited. The most common side effect is transient diarrhea — in one trial, about 25% of people taking 8 grams daily experienced it.

Rare serious effects including allergic reactions and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a severe skin reaction) have been reported. Avoid medicinal doses because the root and bark may stimulate the uterus and safety data are lacking.

Moringa is traditionally used to boost milk supply, but safety for that purpose hasn't been well studied, so use caution.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Moringa

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Moringa.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 870 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this, double-check if you're on any medications metabolized by CYP3A4 (a liver enzyme) — moringa may raise or lower their levels unpredictably. Levothyroxine (Synthroid) and other thyroid drugs need checking too, as moringa may reduce their effect.

Also check P-glycoprotein substrate drugs, blood sugar medications, and CYP1A2 substrate drugs. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to confirm your specific medications are safe to combine with moringa.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Moringa leaf extract is generally well tolerated as a food, but the effectiveness evidence is thin for the conditions commonly claimed. The main concern is its potential to interact with multiple medication types — especially liver-metabolized drugs and thyroid medication.

If you take any prescriptions, check them against this product's interactions before starting, and talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist to decide if it's right for you.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 22, 2021.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Moringa 5000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Futurebiotics
Barcode (UPC) 049479006502
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 22, 2021
DSLD ID 259159
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Moringa 5000 mg by Futurebiotics, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
049479006502
IngredientAmount% DV
Moringa leaf extract5000 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Modified Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Formula

Moringa is considered to be one of the richest botanical sources of nutrients on earth. In fact, nutrient-dense Moringa is often referred to as a super food or miracle plant, with virtually every part of the tree being of value. Gram-for-gram, Moringa has higher amounts of several different vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C, A, calcium and potassium, than the common foods often associated with these nutrients. In addition, Moringa leaves contain all of the essential amino acids, in good proportion, which are the building blocks of protein. Moringa is also a source of antioxidants and other naturally-occurring phytonutrients. Moringa oleifera is the best known and most widely cultivated of the 13 species of the genus Moringaceae. Futurebiotics Moringa is a 100% vegetarian supplement that provides 5000 mg of premium Moringa leaves (from 100 mg 50:1 Moringa oleifera leaf extract) in every capsule.

Moringa oleifera

Formulation

Futurebiotics Moringa is a 100% vegetarian supplement that provides 5000 mg of premium Moringa leaves (from 100 mg 50:1 Moringa oleifera leaf extract) in every capsule.

Super food

General Statements

100% Satisfaction guaranteed

Brand IP Statement(s)

Health. Nature. Life.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, take 1 capsule daily or as recommended by a healthcare professional.

Precautions

Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing.

Keep out of reach of children.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Moringa 5000 mg by Futurebiotics label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Moringa 5000 mg by Futurebiotics

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Moringa leaf extract

Interacts with
869 drugs
5000 mg per serving

Moringa is a nutrient-rich plant whose leaves are widely used as a food and supplement, especially in parts of the world where malnutrition is common....

Moringa leaf extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Modified Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Moringa 5000 mg by Futurebiotics Drug Interactions

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717 Moderate 152 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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Moringa leaf extract6 drug types · 869 drugs

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Some in vitro research suggests that moringa inhibits cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). However, other in vitro research suggests that moringa extract induces CYP3A4 enzymes. A pharmacokinetic study in patients with HIV shows no change in the pharmacokinetics of nevirapine, which is partially metabolized by CYP3A4, when administered concomitantly with moringa leaf powder 1.85 grams daily for 14 days.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Others)

Theoretically, moringa leaf can antagonize the effects of levothyroxine.
Animal research suggests that moringa aqueous leaf extract might reduce serum triiodothyronine (T3) concentrations by inhibiting the peripheral conversion of thyroxine (T4) to T3.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
P-Glycoprotein Substrates

Theoretically, moringa leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that moringa leaf extract inhibits renal P-glycoprotein transport activity. So far, this reaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, moringa might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Animal research shows that moringa can lower blood glucose levels. However, research in humans has not shown consistent blood glucose lowering effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that moringa extract induces CYP1A2 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Nevirapine (Viramune)

Moringa leaf is unlikely to have a clinically significant interaction with nevirapine.
Nevirapine is partially metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). In vitro evidence suggests that moringa inhibits CYP3A4. However, a pharmacokinetic study in patients with HIV shows no change in nevirapine pharmacokinetics when administered concomitantly with moringa leaf powder 1.85 grams daily for 14 days.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Moringa 5000 mg, from the product label.

Futurebiotics

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Name
Futurebiotics
City
Hauppauge
State
NY
ZipCode
11788
Phone Number
(800) 367-5433
Web Address
www.futurebiotics.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Moringa 5000 mg by Futurebiotics: Common Questions

Does Moringa 5000 mg by Futurebiotics interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Moringa 5000 mg has a known interaction with 869 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Moringa 5000 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take moringa if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The data shows moringa leaf is possibly safe during pregnancy and possibly safe while breastfeeding, though safety hasn't been well studied. However, avoid medicinal doses because the root and bark may stimulate the uterus. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for your situation.
Does moringa work for diabetes?
We have insufficient evidence to say. Animal research shows moringa can lower blood glucose, but studies in people have given mixed results. If you have diabetes or blood sugar concerns, talk with your doctor — don't rely on this product to replace your current treatment.
What's the most common side effect?
Transient diarrhea is the main one — it happened in about 25% of trial participants taking 8 grams daily. Rare serious effects like allergic reactions have been reported, so stop and seek help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction.
Is moringa safe to use long-term?
Moringa leaf appears generally well tolerated, but high-quality long-term safety data are limited. We don't have enough information to say how safe it is over months or years of regular use.
Can moringa help with anemia?
We have insufficient evidence to rate moringa for iron deficiency anemia. If you have anemia, talk with your doctor about proven treatments rather than relying on this supplement.

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The 23 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Moringa 23 references
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  2. Tahiliani P, Kar A. Role of Moringa oleifera leaf extract in the regulation of thyroid hormone status in adult male and female rats. Pharmacol Res 2000;41:319-23. PubMed
  3. Jaiswal D, Kumar Rai P, Kumar A, et al. Effect of Moringa oleifera Lam. leaves aqueous extract therapy on hyperglycemic rats. J Ethnopharmcol 2009;123:392-6. PubMed
  4. Bour S, Visentin V, Prevot D, et al. Effects of oral administration of benzylamine on glucose tolerance and lipid metabolism in rats. J Physiol Biochem 2005;61:371-9. PubMed
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  6. Monera TG, Wolfe AR, Maponga CC, et al. Moringa oleifera leaf extracts inhibit 6beta-hydroxylation of testosterone by CYP3A4. J Infect Dev Ctries 2008;2:379-83.
  7. Estrella M, Mantaring J, David G, Taup M. A double blind, randomised controlled trial on the use of malunggay (Moringa oleifera) for augmentation of the volume of breastmilk among non-nursing mothers of preterm infants. Philipp J Pediatr 2000;49:3-6.
  8. Morton, J. F. The Horseradish Tree, Moringa Pterygosperma (Moringaceae) - a boon to arid lands? Economic Botany 1991;45:318-333. DOI
  9. Espinosa-Kuo CL. A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Use of Malunggay (Moringa oleifera) for Augmentation of the Volume of Breastmilk Among Mothers of Term Infants. Filipino Family Physician. 2005;43(1):26-33.
  10. King JS, Raguindin PFN, Dans LF. Moringa oleifera (Malunggay) as a Galactagogue for Breastfeeding Mothers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Philipp J Pediatr 2013;61(2):34-42.
  11. Singh D, Choudhury S, Singh TU, Garg SK. Pharmacodynamics of uterotonic effect of Moringa oleifera flowers extract. J Vet Pharmcol Toxicol 2008;7(1-2):12-15.
  12. William F, Lakshminarayanan S, Chegu H. Effect of some Indian vegetables on the glucose and insulin response in diabetic subjects. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 1993;44(3): 191-195. DOI: 10.3109/09637489309017439 DOI
  13. Monera-Penduka TG, Maponga CC, Wolfe AR, Wiesner L, Morse GD, Nhachi CF. Effect of Moringa oleifera Lam. leaf powder on the pharmacokinetics of nevirapine in HIV-infected adults: a one sequence cross-over study. AIDS Res Ther. 2017;14:12. doi: 10.1186/s1 PubMed
  14. Witharana EWRA, Wijetunga WMGASTB, Wijesinghe SKJ. Stevens - Johnson syndrome (SJS) following murunga leaf (Moringa oleifera) consumption. Ceylon Med J 2018;63(4):188-9.
  15. Nur R, Demak IPK, Radhiah S, Rusydi M, Mantao E, Larasati RD. The effect of moringa leaf extracton increasing hemoglobin and bodyweight in post-disaster pregnant women. Enferm Clin. 2020;30 Suppl 4:79-82. DOI
  16. Taweerutchana R, Lumlerdkij N, Vannasaeng S, Akarasereenont P, Sriwijitkamol A. Effect of Moringa oleifera Leaf Capsules on Glycemic Control in Therapy-Naïve Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Randomized Placebo Controlled Study. Evid Based Complement Alternat M
  17. Sumiaty, Tahir A, Burhanuddin B, Nurhaedar J, Veni H. The effect of moringa leaves on pregnancy on growth and morbidity of 6-11 month. Enferm Clin. 2020;30 Suppl 4:104-108. DOI
  18. Ulmy MN, Tahir A, Arsunan AA, Burhanuddin B, Veni H. Effect of moringa leaves during pregnancy on growth and morbidity in 0-5 months. Enferm Clin. 2020;30 Suppl 4:61-65. DOI
  19. Amaeze O, Marques ES, Wei W, et al. Evaluation of Nigerian Medicinal Plants Extract on Human P-glycoprotein and Cytochrome P450 Enzyme Induction: Implications for Herb-drug Interaction. Curr Drug Metab. 2021;22(14):1103-1113. PubMed
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