Moringa contains proteins, vitamins, and minerals. As an antioxidant, it helps protect cells from damage. Moringa also helps decrease inflammation and reduce pain.
The appropriate dose of Moringa depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. Even for natural products, dosages are important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a physician
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE: Moringa Dried Leaf Powder
To Promote regular good health: 1 Teaspoon Moringa Leaf Powder Daily (1 Teaspoon = approx. 3,000 MG)
To Cleanse, heal or combat illness: 1 Teaspoon Moringa Leaf Powder Daily
* Moringa Leaf Powder is best used in a thick liquid. Smoothie, Yogurt or Apple Sauce.
* Do not boil as you will lose nutrients but you may mix into hot liquid drinks or use to season foods.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE: Moringa Leaf Powder Capsules
3 capsules = ½ teaspoon Moringa Leaf powder.
½ teaspoon of Moringa Leaf powder = 1,500 mg.
Recommended beginning dosage: ½ teaspoon (3 capsules) daily = 1,500 mg daily.
* Children 1 capsule once daily
Precautions
Pregnancy: It's UNSAFE to use the root, bark, or flowers of Moringa during pregnancy. Chemicals in the root, bark, and flowers might make the uterus contract. Traditionally roots and bark were used to cause miscarriages. Don't use Moringa during pregnancy
Interaction with Medication
Levothyroxine is used for low thyroid function. Moringa might decrease how much Levothyroxine your body absorbs. Taking Moringa along with Levothyroxine might decrease the effectiveness of Levothyroxine.
Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) substrates) Interaction Rating: Moderate
Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Moringa might decrease how quickly the liver breaks down some medications. Using Moringa along with some medications that are broken down by the liver can increase the effects and side effects of some medications. Talk to your healthcare provider before taking Moringa
Medications for diabetes
Moringa might lower blood sugar. Diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar. Using Moringa along with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your diabetes medication might need to be changed.
Medications for high blood pressure
Moringa might lower blood pressure. It has the potential to add to blood pressure lowering effects of antihypertensive drugs.