Moringa Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Moringa against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Moringa is a dietary supplement by Global Healing 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Moringa by Global Healing
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This liquid contains one active ingredient: moringa leaf. Moringa is a traditional plant used for a wide variety of purposes, though the evidence to support those uses in humans is still thin.
The liquid also contains glycerin, water, and ormus minerals as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for moringa is not established in our data. The supplement has been studied for iron-deficiency anemia, asthma, athletic performance, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and high cholesterol — but all of these uses carry a rating of insufficient reliable evidence to rate.
That means the research either doesn't exist, isn't strong enough, or is too conflicting to draw a clear conclusion. If you're considering moringa for a specific health reason, chat with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current science actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Moringa leaf products appear generally well tolerated as food, though high-quality safety data are limited. The most common side effect from oral moringa is transient diarrhea — in one trial, 25% of people taking 8 grams daily experienced it.
Rare serious adverse effects include allergic reactions and, in isolated cases, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a severe skin and mouth reaction). Root and root bark are potentially unsafe and may stimulate the uterus, so avoid medicinal amounts of those parts.
While moringa has traditionally been used to boost milk supply, safety in breastfeeding has not been well studied, so use caution if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this moringa liquid, check with your pharmacist if you take levothyroxine (Synthroid), any medications processed through CYP3A4 enzymes (a large group including many heart, blood-pressure, and cholesterol drugs), P-glycoprotein substrates, antidiabetes drugs, or medications processed through CYP1A2 enzymes — all are rated Moderate or Minor interactions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Moringa leaf is generally well tolerated as a food but carries no proven effectiveness in our data for any major condition. If you take levothyroxine, antidiabetes drugs, or medications metabolized by your liver — which is most of them — talk to your pharmacist before adding it.
The biggest risk is that it may reduce your thyroid medication's strength.
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 Jun 25, 2025.
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
General information
Key facts about Moringa, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Global Healing |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 811839030041 |
| Net contents | 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 59.2 Milliliter(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 25, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 330757 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Moringa by Global Healing, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Moringa | 1 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Ormus Minerals
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use Shake bottle well. Take 1 ml twice daily or as recommended by your healthcare provider.
Formula
The miracle tree Moringa delivers an abundance of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids to nutritionally enhance wellness.
OK (Kosher)
Formulation
Vegan-friendly
Sugar-free Gluten-free Alcohol-free
No animal testing
Raw herbal extract Superfood for total wellness and energy
USDA Organic US-ORG-030
Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org
Certified Organic by Natural Food Certifiers
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.
Seals/Symbols
USDA Organic Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org OK (Kosher)
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Moringa by Global Healing label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Moringa by Global Healing
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Moringa
Interacts with869 drugs
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 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Ormus Minerals. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Moringa by Global Healing Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Global Healing's Moringa is a single-ingredient liquid supplement that does interact with several medication types.
The most serious concern is its effect on levothyroxine (Synthroid and others), a thyroid replacement drug — moringa may reduce how well your body converts thyroid hormone, potentially weakening the drug's effect.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Moreover, moringa theoretically affects how your liver processes a broad category of medications called CYP3A4 substrates (many common drugs fall into this group), and it may increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates, which could amplify their effects. These are rated Moderate interactions.
It may also theoretically have additive blood-sugar-lowering effects with antidiabetes drugs, though human evidence is mixed. Finally, moringa might decrease the effectiveness of CYP1A2 substrates, another large drug class.
Nevirapine (Viramune), an HIV medication, showed no actual interaction in a real patient study despite theory suggesting one might occur — so this one appears unlikely to be a real problem in practice.
Altogether, these interactions span 855 individual medications. Before you start moringa, run your exact medications through the checker on this page.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Moringa interact with 869 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Moringa interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Moringa
Ado-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, P-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acalabrutinib interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
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How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlumadrine, Conex, Sinadrin Max Strength, Sinulin
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, OpiumHista-Derfule
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, DextromethorphanTylenol Cough Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine, PseudoephedrineVicks NyQuil
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Moringa with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Moringa
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Moringa, from the product label.
Global Healing
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- Global Healing Center, LLC.
- City
- Houston
- State
- TX
- ZipCode
- 77055
- Phone Number
- 1.800.476.0016
- Web Address
- globalhealing.com
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Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
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Moringa's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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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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