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 Maui Medicinal 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 Maui Medicinal
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 1 active ingredient: moringa leaf in liquid form. Moringa is a nutrient-dense plant traditionally used to support overall health; the liquid format makes it convenient to dose.
The supplement also includes organic alcohol and distilled water as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold shows insufficient reliable data to rate moringa for iron deficiency anemia, asthma, athletic performance, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, or high cholesterol. That doesn't mean it doesn't work for these purposes — it means the quality of research on this supplement for these uses hasn't been established in the sources we check.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Moringa leaf is generally well tolerated when used as food, though high-quality safety data are limited. The most common side effect from oral moringa leaf powder is transient diarrhea — about one in four people in a trial taking 8 grams daily experienced it.
Rare but serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a severe skin reaction) have been reported. Avoid medicinal amounts of the root and bark, as they may stimulate the uterus and safety data are lacking.
If you're breastfeeding, moringa is traditionally used to boost milk supply, but safety hasn't been well studied, so use caution and talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any of these: medications broken down by the liver enzyme CYP3A4 (including some statins, immunosuppressants, antihistamines, and others), levothyroxine (thyroid hormone), P-glycoprotein substrates (certain heart, blood pressure, and immunosuppressant drugs), antidiabetes medications, or drugs metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP1A2. Moringa's effects on how your body handles these are unclear or go both directions.
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 in liquid form is generally well tolerated as a supplement, but the evidence for its effectiveness on common health goals isn't established yet. The main caution is its interactions with a large number of medications — especially those processed through liver enzymes or used for thyroid, heart, and blood pressure management.
If you take any prescription drugs, check them against the interactions tool on this page, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2020.
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 | Maui Medicinal |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 673125131517 |
| Net contents | 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 236961 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Moringa by Maui Medicinal, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Moringa | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: organic Alcohol, distilled Water
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Formula
Botanical extract
Formulation
Gluten free GMO free
Vegan
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Shake well before use Suggested Use: 15-30 drops in water or juice, one time daily, or as needed.
General Statements
800.936.6532
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children
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Moringa by Maui Medicinal label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Moringa by Maui Medicinal
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 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: Organic Alcohol, Distilled Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Moringa by Maui Medicinal Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Maui Medicinal Moringa is a single-ingredient liquid supplement that does interact with medications.
Through its moringa content, it can affect how your body processes a substantial number of drugs — most seriously, it may theoretically alter levels of medications broken down by the liver enzyme CYP3A4 (substrates like some statins, immunosuppressants, and antihistamines), and the effect could go either way: moringa might raise them or lower them, depending on which part of the plant is active. The data is mixed because lab tests show moringa both blocks and activates this enzyme.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Other moderate concerns are levothyroxine (thyroid hormone replacement), where moringa may reduce how well it works by interfering with thyroid hormone conversion, and P-glycoprotein substrates (a group of heart and blood pressure drugs, immunosuppressants, and others), where moringa might increase their levels and effects.
Minor interactions are possible with antidiabetes drugs — animal studies show moringa may lower blood sugar, though human data are inconsistent — and with drugs metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP1A2, where moringa might reduce their effectiveness. Nevirapine (an HIV medication) is theoretically at risk but a real-world study found no actual change when the two were taken together.
Altogether, these interactions span 870 individual medications. Use the checker below to look up your exact prescriptions before starting.
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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.
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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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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.
Maui Medicinal
See all Maui Medicinal products- Name
- Maui Medicinal Herbs
- Street Address
- 32 Alaiki Place
- City
- Makawao
- State
- HI
- ZipCode
- 96768
- Phone Number
- 808.572.9331
- Web Address
- Mauimedicinal.com
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Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
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.
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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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