Moringa Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Hawaii Pharm
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 Hawaii Pharm 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, Dry. 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 Hawaii Pharm
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 product contains one active ingredient: moringa leaf extract in dried form, supplied as a liquid. You'll also find alcohol, water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients that help deliver the extract.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold for moringa doesn't establish that it reliably works for any condition. Studies on iron deficiency anemia, asthma, athletic performance, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) all show insufficient reliable evidence to rate it.
That doesn't mean it's ineffective — it means the research to date isn't solid enough to say either way.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Moringa leaf appears generally well tolerated when used as food, though high-quality safety data are limited. The most common side effect is transient (temporary) diarrhea; in one trial, about one in four people taking 8 grams daily experienced it.
Rare serious reactions including allergic responses and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a severe skin condition with blistering) have been reported. Root and root bark are potentially unsafe and may stimulate the uterus, so avoid medicinal amounts of those forms.
If you're breastfeeding and considering moringa to boost milk supply, know that this traditional use hasn't been well studied for safety.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before starting this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take heart medications, immunosuppressants, cancer drugs, or other medications metabolized by your liver (especially CYP3A4 substrates). Also flag any thyroid hormone replacement, diabetes pills, or medications that depend on P-glycoprotein transport.
Moringa may increase, decrease, or unpredictably alter their levels.
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 tolerated as food, but if you take medications for your heart, thyroid, blood sugar, immune system, or cancer, or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product. Diarrhea is possible, and rare serious allergic reactions have occurred.
Your own healthcare provider can weigh whether it's right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2023.
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 | Hawaii Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 840253637031 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 301545 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Moringa by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry | 983 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Shake well before using. For adults add about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to some juice or water, up to 4 times a day.
Precautions
Warning: We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications.
Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications.
May affect the ability to drive and operate machinery. May have contraindications, can cause side effects and adverse reactions. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the reach of children!
Storage
Store in a cool dry place.
Seals/Symbols
cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.
Organic Alcohol Based USA Made in United States of America
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
General Statements
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Formula
Moringa oleifera
Organic Alcohol Based
Formulation
Only natural ingredients Purity is laboratory tested and verified
All the raw materials are gluten-free by their nature No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
Not tested on animals
Organic Alcohol Based
Made in USA, Hawaii
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
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Moringa by Hawaii Pharm label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Moringa by Hawaii Pharm
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry
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 Leaf Extract, Dry monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Moringa by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Hawaii Pharm's Moringa Liquid contains moringa leaf extract, which interacts with several medication types.
The most serious concern is with drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 enzymes (Moderate severity) — moringa may unpredictably increase or decrease their blood levels, since in vitro evidence points both ways. A study in HIV patients showed no change with nevirapine, but this doesn't rule out effects with other CYP3A4 drugs.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Other Moderate-severity concerns include levothyroxine (thyroid hormone), where moringa may reduce how well it works, and P-glycoprotein substrates, where moringa might raise their levels and effects — though this hasn't been confirmed in humans yet. Moringa also theoretically has Minor interactions with diabetes medications (blood sugar could drop further, though human evidence is inconsistent) and with CYP1A2 substrates, where it might lower their effectiveness.
Additionally, nevirapine carries a Minor-severity category despite that one study; moringa is unlikely to meaningfully affect it in practice. If you take any regular medications — especially heart drugs, immunosuppressants, diabetes pills, thyroid hormone, or certain cancer or psychiatric medications — check your exact prescriptions with the tool below before starting this product.
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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 Leaf Extract, Dry
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, PhenylpropanolamineAnatuss
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome 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 Leaf Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, PseudoephedrineRobitussin Cold, Severe Cold, Suphedrine Cold/Cough
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome 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 Leaf Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, PyrilamineTheracaps
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome 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 Leaf Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS Flu Liquid Gels, Non Aspirin Cold Caps, Tylenol Cold, Tylenol Flu Daytime Ex Strength, Tylenol Flu Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome 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 Leaf Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, HydrocodoneAnexsia, Anodynos DHC, Azdone, Co-Gesic, Doucet, Lorcet +9 more
How Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome 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 Leaf Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylephrine, ChlorpheniramineSuper Cold Tabs
How Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome 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 Leaf Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interactionAdagrasibKrazati
How Adagrasib interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Adagrasib interactionAfatinib DimaleateGilotrif
How Afatinib Dimaleate interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Afatinib Dimaleate interactionAlfentanilAlfenta
How Alfentanil interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Alfentanil interactionAlfuzosinUroxatral
How Alfuzosin interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Alfuzosin interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Aliskiren interactionAlmotriptanAlmogran, Axert
How Almotriptan interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Almotriptan interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlpelisibPiqray
How Alpelisib interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Alpelisib interactionAlprazolamNiravam, Xanax
How Alprazolam interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Alprazolam interactionAlvimopanEntereg
How Alvimopan interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Alvimopan interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryP-glycoprotein Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Ambrisentan interactionAmiodaroneCordarone, Pacerone
How Amiodarone interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Amiodarone interactionAmitriptylineElavil
How Amitriptyline interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome 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 Leaf Extract, Dry + Amitriptyline interactionAmitriptyline, ChlordiazepoxideLimbitrol DS
How Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome 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 Leaf Extract, Dry + Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interactionAmitriptyline, PerphenazineEtrafon, Etrafon-A, Etrafon-Forte, Triavil
How Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome 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 Leaf Extract, Dry + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Moringa Leaf Extract, DryP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Moringa Leaf Extract, Dry + Amphotericin, Tetracycline 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 Leaf Extract, Dry
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.
Hawaii Pharm
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- Hawaii Pharm LLC
- Street Address
- 510 Sumner St. Ste. 613
- City
- Honolulu
- State
- HI
- ZipCode
- 96817
- Phone Number
- 888-854-2924
- Web Address
- www.hawaiipharm.com
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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.
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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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- 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.
- 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.
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