Moringa

What this is. Moringa oleifera leaf, the drumstick tree. A nutrient-dense green taken as a daily whole-food supplement.

800 mg of moringa oleifera leaf powder per serving, and nothing else in the capsule. Whole leaf, not a standardised extract — which matters, and we will explain why below.

What you are actually getting, per 2-capsule serving

• Moringa oleifera leaf powder — 800 mg

One ingredient. There is no second line on this panel.

Worth knowing before you buy

This is dried, milled moringa leaf. It is not an extract, so there is no concentration ratio and nothing is standardised to a marker compound. What you are holding is the plant, powdered, at the strength the plant comes in.

That cuts both ways. Nothing has been stripped out, and nothing has been concentrated either. Human studies on moringa leaf powder generally use several grams a day — often 2 g to 7 g — so 800 mg is a fraction of the amounts that have actually been tested. If you are after a study-level intake, this bottle will not get you there, and we would rather say so now.

Where it does make sense: as a modest daily plant food, the way you would use any leaf powder, with a label you can read in full.

One more honest note. Moringa leaf is nutrient-dense per gram, and you will see that fact stretched into some large claims elsewhere. At 800 mg, the actual vitamin and mineral contribution is small. Buy it because you want moringa leaf, not because you are expecting it to replace a multivitamin.

How to take it

Two capsules daily with 6–8 oz of water, with or without food. 60 capsules — a 30-day supply.

Other ingredients

Cellulose capsule.

The capsule is plant cellulose, so this one is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Cautions

Moringa may lower blood sugar and blood pressure, so speak to your prescriber first if you take medication for either. Avoid it in pregnancy — the root and bark are traditionally avoided outright, and the leaf has not been well studied in pregnancy. Speak to your doctor first if you take levothyroxine.

Keep out of the reach of children. Do not use if the safety seal is damaged or missing. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not exceed the recommended dose. If you are pregnant, nursing, under 18, taking prescription medication or living with a medical condition, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before starting this or any supplement.

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.