Moringa Side Effects and Safety

In this article

• Is moringa safe?
• What side effects may occur?
• Who should not take Forest Super Foods Moringa Capsules?
• Can moringa interact with medicines?
• Does product quality affect safety?
• What should you do before and during use?
• Can moringa replace medical treatment?
• What if you are unsure whether moringa is suitable?

Is moringa safe?

Suitability depends on the person using the product, the plant part, the dose and any medicines or health conditions that may be relevant.

Forest Super Foods Moringa is a listed medicine with specific label directions and warnings. Read those before use rather than assuming that a botanical is suitable for everyone simply because it comes from a plant.

What side effects may occur?

Some people may experience digestive discomfort when using botanical supplements, including nausea, abdominal discomfort or changes in bowel movements.

Stop taking the product if you experience an unexpected reaction. Seek urgent medical attention for signs of a severe allergic or skin reaction, difficulty breathing, swelling, fainting or a rapidly worsening reaction.

Who should not take Forest Super Foods Moringa Capsules?

Do not take Forest Super Foods Moringa if you have Stevens-Johnson syndrome, or if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.

If you are breastfeeding, take prescription medicines, are preparing for surgery or have a medical condition, check suitability with a health professional before use.

Can moringa interact with medicines?

Botanical products can contain many naturally occurring compounds, so medicine interactions need to be considered in the context of the individual and the medicines being used.

If you take prescription medicines, particularly medicines that require close monitoring, check with a pharmacist or doctor before adding moringa. Do not change or stop prescribed treatment because of a supplement.

Does product quality affect safety?

Yes. Correct botanical identity, microbial quality, heavy metals, storage and manufacturing controls all matter with plant materials.

Forest Super Foods uses botanical identity testing and contaminant testing and provides batch quality information for its moringa.

What should you do before and during use?

Read the label, follow the directions, check the expiry date and store the product correctly. If you are introducing moringa, avoid changing several other supplements at the same time where possible.

If you experience a reaction, stop the product and keep the bottle or batch details available so the product can be identified accurately.

Can moringa replace medical treatment?

No. Forest Super Foods Moringa is not a substitute for prescribed medicines, medical diagnosis or treatment.

If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

What if you are unsure whether moringa is suitable?

When you are unsure, use the bottle label as the starting point and take the product details with you when asking a pharmacist or doctor. The botanical name, plant part, amount per capsule and AUST L number make it much easier to assess suitability than the word “moringa” alone.

Forest Super Foods Moringa Capsules

AUST L 460360. Check all current label warnings before use and always follow the directions for use.