Organic Moringa Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbadiet
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Organic 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
Organic Moringa is a dietary supplement by Herbadiet 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 organic Moringa leaf powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Moringa by Herbadiet
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: organic moringa leaf powder. Moringa is a plant whose leaves have been used traditionally in various cultures, and they're nutrient-dense — but beyond that, the evidence for what moringa actually does in your body is still being worked out.
There are no other inactive ingredients listed in this formulation.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for moringa isn't established in our data. The facts note insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for iron deficiency anemia, asthma, athletic performance, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and high cholesterol.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the research hasn't been done or isn't conclusive enough yet to say one way or the other.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Moringa leaf powder is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, though high-quality safety data are limited. The most common side effect reported in trials is transient diarrhea — in one study, about one in four people taking 8 grams daily experienced it.
Rare serious adverse effects include allergic reactions and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a severe skin reaction), though these are uncommon. You should avoid medicinal amounts if you're pregnant, since the root and bark may stimulate the uterus and safety data are lacking; the leaf itself is rated possibly safe and possibly unsafe in pregnancy — the data isn't clear.
If you're breastfeeding and considering using moringa to boost milk supply, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first, as safety hasn't been well studied.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check before starting if you take any of these: thyroid medication (levothyroxine/Synthroid), drugs broken down by liver enzyme CYP3A4 (a huge category including many cholesterol, heart, and immune medications), P-glycoprotein substrate drugs, blood sugar medications, or drugs metabolized by CYP1A2. These have Moderate or Minor documented interactions.
Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you whether your specific medications are affected.
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.
If you're interested in moringa as a food or supplement but take any prescription medications — especially thyroid drugs, HIV medications, or drugs metabolized by your liver — you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting. The supplement is generally well tolerated, though diarrhea can happen, and safety in pregnancy and lactation isn't well established.
The evidence for what moringa actually does for specific health issues isn't proven yet in the data we hold.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 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
General information
Key facts about Organic Moringa, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbadiet |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 5113339164001 |
| Net contents | 120 Pill(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 243654 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Organic Moringa by Herbadiet, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| organic Moringa leaf powder | 1000 mg | -- |
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Formula
Made with Certified Organic Moringa Powder, this nutrient dense food is rich in vitamins A, B, C and the minerals iron & potassium. Moringa is a healthy addition to any diet and supports overall health. Herbadiet's Moringa leaves are hand-harvested, stripped from the stems and branches, sorted, and washed to guarantee the greenest, nutrient-rich leaves possible.
Contains nothing other than listed ingredients
Formulation
No chemicals, no preservatives, no additives - just raw natural goodness, as it should be!
Nature's own nutrient powerhouse Increase vitality, stamina, clarity, focus Strengthens your immune system Promotes overall health naturally
100% Natural
Nature's own vitamin, mineral & protein source
Ayurvedic Proprietary Medicine
Vegan
Free of fillers, binders, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, gluten, yeast
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Caution: If you are pregnant, breast feeding, or taking medications, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Storage
Store in a dry place.
General Statements
Batch no. ARK-C80
120 pills
Seals/Symbols
USDA Organic
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions for use: Take 2 pills twice a day, or as directed by your physician.
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Organic Moringa by Herbadiet label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Organic Moringa by Herbadiet
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Serving size2 Pill(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Organic Moringa leaf powder
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....
Organic Moringa leaf powder monograph & interactionsOrganic Moringa by Herbadiet Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herbadiet's Organic Moringa has documented interactions with several medication types.
The most serious concern is with drugs that depend on cytochrome P450 3A4 metabolism (CYP3A4 substrates) — moringa leaf powder may theoretically raise or lower their blood levels, though the direction isn't certain from current research. This is a Moderate-severity interaction affecting how your body processes these medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
You'll also want to check if you take levothyroxine (thyroid medication), since animal research suggests moringa might interfere with how it works. Moringa may also affect P-glycoprotein substrates (another large group of drugs your body transports), potentially raising their levels.
Both are rated Moderate. Additionally, moringa theoretically could add to the effects of blood sugar medications, and it may decrease the effectiveness of drugs broken down by another liver enzyme (CYP1A2 substrates) — these are Minor concerns.
There is one bright spot: a study in HIV patients taking nevirapine found no actual change in drug levels when moringa was used alongside it.
Although moringa leaf is generally well tolerated as a food, high-quality safety studies are limited. Altogether, these interactions span 870 individual medications.
Before you start this supplement, use the medication checker below or talk with your doctor or pharmacist about any prescriptions you're on — especially thyroid medication, HIV drugs, or anything metabolized by your liver.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Organic Moringa interact with 869 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Organic Moringa interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Moringa leaf powder
AmprenavirAgenerase
How Amprenavir interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderP-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 Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Amprenavir interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderAntidiabetes Drugs, P-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionApalutamideErleada
How Apalutamide interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Apalutamide interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, P-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Apixaban interactionApomorphineAPO-go, APO-go Pen, APO-go PFS, Apokyn, Uprima
How Apomorphine interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Apomorphine interactionApomorphine HydrochlorideKynmobi
How Apomorphine Hydrochloride interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Apomorphine Hydrochloride interactionApremilastOtezla
How Apremilast interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Apremilast interactionAprepitantCinvanti, Emend
How Aprepitant interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Aprepitant interactionAripiprazoleAbilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify Mycite
How Aripiprazole interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Aripiprazole interactionAripiprazole LauroxilAristada, Aristada Initio Kit
How Aripiprazole Lauroxil interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Aripiprazole Lauroxil interactionArmodafinilNuvigil
How Armodafinil interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, P-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Armodafinil interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome 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 Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome 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 Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome 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 Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome 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 Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateAnacin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome 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 Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine BitartrateSynalgos DC
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome 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 Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dover's PwdAcedoval, Dovacet
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome 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 Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interactionAspirin, Caffeine, HydrocodoneDamason-P
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome 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 Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, PhenacetinLanorinal
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome 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 Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, Caffeine, OrphenadrineInvagesic, Invagesic Forte, Norgesic, Norgesic Forte, Orphengesic, Orphengesic Forte
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome 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 Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, PropoxypheneMargesic Comp. 65
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome 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 Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interactionAspirin, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka-Seltzer Plus Cold
How Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAspirin, HydrocodoneAlor 5 500, Lortab ASA
How Aspirin, Hydrocodone interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Aspirin, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, OmeprazoleYosprala
How Aspirin, Omeprazole interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Aspirin, Omeprazole interactionAtazanavirReyataz
How Atazanavir interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Atazanavir interactionAtazanavir, CobicistatEvotaz
How Atazanavir, Cobicistat interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Atazanavir, Cobicistat interactionAtogepantQulipta
How Atogepant interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, P-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Atogepant interactionAtorvastatinAtorvaliq
How Atorvastatin interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Atorvastatin interactionAtorvastatin CalciumLipitor
How Atorvastatin Calcium interacts with Organic Moringa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Moringa Leaf PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Organic Moringa Leaf Powder + Atorvastatin Calcium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Organic 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.
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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 Organic Moringa, from the product label.
Herbadiet
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- Arkure Health Care
- Street Address
- 11, Sector - 14
- City
- Rohtak
- State
- Haryana
- ZipCode
- 124001
- Web Address
- www.herbadiet.in
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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
Organic 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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- 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.
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