Moringa is a great addition to any diet. We recommended eating 1 tsp to 1 tbsp of our pure moringa powder per day. Whether it be as part of a smoothie, a simple breakfast or an afternoon snack, you really can’t go wrong with a little moringa every day. Plus, if you’re feeling extra creative, you can add moringa to all kinds of recipes!
Let’s dig a little deeper to find out just how often you should be eating moringa.
Why Moringa?
If you are using moringa to help combat or prevent diseases, like diabetes or high cholesterol, your intake of moringa might be different than supplemental moringa users. In this case, we recommend speaking with a doctor and holistic health expert. This article is a general guide for people who want to eat moringa every day, and want a guideline for how often and how much that can be!
Green Moringa Smoothie
Experts say there is no maximum “dosage” for people using moringa as a supplement. However, it is also important to note that unlike many other superfood powders, moringa is in fact not a supplement. It is a real food product regulated by the FDA. This means you can be sure that its nutritional contents are the real deal.
We summarized the 10 Reasons to Eat Moringa Everyday in another article too. Besides supporting a good cause and sustainable farming, consuming moringa has so many health benefits to enjoy.
Are there Negative Side Effects to Eating moringa?
Luckily, since moringa is a vegetable, and there aren’t many negative side effects associated with eating it. Consume moringa like any vegetable in your healthy diet; however, if you’re having any adverse reactions, then definitely let a health professional know.
In human studies of moringa consumption, no known toxicity or adverse effects have been found. In Burkina Faso, severely malnourished local children receive 10 grams of moringa a day without any negative effects. Studies on mice show toxicity at high levels of an aqueous extract of moringa. However, these levels are much higher than what is attainable through eating moringa leaves—think 195 grams for an 80 kg adult. You would have to consume a ridiculous amount of moringa for that!
How Much Moringa Should I eat?
Carrie Waterman, PhD, Professional Researcher at UC Davis, has been working with moringa for 15 years. She is currently conducting moringa research funded by a grant from the National Institute of Health. You can read more about Dr. Waterman in our webinar recap about How to Eat for Energy and Immunity.
Waterman notes research that says the optimal amount of moringa for a 150 lbs adult is 1,600-2,200 mgs a day. However, she recommends a daily serving size of 5-10 grams. Waterman counsels, “Because moringa is considered a vegetable, like broccoli or spinach, its consumption is generally regarded as safe in countries of native consumption.”
In conclusion, since there aren’t really any negative effects to eating moringa leaf powder, and its nutritional benefits are numerous, you can eat as much moringa as you are comfortable with. Our daily recommendation of 1 tsp – 1 tbsp still stands. This will be enough for your body to reap the benefits of moringa’s iron, protein, and fiber content, and more.
Moringa is also extremely easy to add to your diet as you can include our moringa powder in a vast array of delicious recipes. If you feel overwhelmed by all the 200+ moringa recipes on our blog, just pick one moringa routine that works for you and stick with it.
Lots of people love their morning moringa smoothie, while others crave moringa in their afternoon pick-me-up snack. These days even avocado moringa nice cream is in the realm of possibility.
Here are a few recipes to get you #MoringaInspired! Be sure to check out our blog and follow us @kulikulifoods for more!
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“Moringa” is like any spinach or greens to Hindus of south India. We call it “Drumstick leaves”. the “drumstick” the long vegetable
called “Muringakai” is used is soups, stews and Sambars. The Moringai leaves are cooked like a stew with coconut and dry curry (stir fry). Why take it as a powder when it can be eaten fresh.? Moringa leaves can be lightly toasted (crispy) and added to salads or crushed and mixed with rice for digestion. The whole “Moringa tree” from it’s roots, leaves, flowers and veg. stick is used. In Toronto all Indian grocery carry Moringa Leaves, Avaiiable frozen too.
Hi Janaki. Thanks for reading our blog and for your comment. Moringa leaves when harvested begin to lose their nutrition within 30-45 minutes of being picked. We use a process of drying the leaves that help retain the highest percentage of nutrients possible and allows it to be shipped from places like Ghana, Haiti, and Nicaragua where we help support economic development for women, farmers, and locals in some of the poorest countries in the world. Our goal was always to create a demand so that people in these countries would grow moringa and use it for their own nutritional benefit as well. That’s why our motto is “Nourishing You, Nourishing the World.”
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Why do they say six Oz daily for three weeks?
In which time we have to cosume this moringa tea?
I heard the root was poisonous .
It is Not, the root is edible as well.
Hi everybody, I was on medication for BP, taking Telsar 20mg. I started chewing dried Moringa seeds 6 seeds in the morning, 6 in the afternoon and 6 in the evening after food. With in 3 months My BP came down to 125/75. I had sensitive teeth now no more sensitive teeth. I have reduced taking to 2 seeds in the morning and in the evening after food.
Wow! Praise God,thanks for your testimony,I’m glad you have been healed from high blood pressure.I didn’t know we could take so many moringa seeds in one day,good information.
If you eat rice and curry, or stew, etc. just add your tablespoon on the rice before putting the soup or gravy. You may taste a little green, depending on the flavor palette of your gravy, but normally you won’t even know it’s there. Or you can sub some seeds in your diet.
first is it best to consume fresh leaves or dried ones.
second .heard muringa loses its capacity after harvesting .
is there a way to keep all its power coz I have access to muringa tree
May I know Uri Acid patient can take Moringa powder since is high in nutrition?
Hi Tan, we’re not able to give medical advice. We recommend you speak with a medical professional regarding your specific situation and come up with a health plan for your condition. As far as research and information that we have been exposed to, moringa is a vegetable and we recommend it as such. Hope that helps!
Hello. I’ve just started consuming moringa powder. But I find that it doesn’t mix well with water, even after much stirring. What I mean is, the powder doesn’t dissolve into the water. Can anyone give some suggestions pls? Thanks!
Hi Erin,
Since moringa is powdered leaves from the moringa tree, it is not soluble in water. We recommend trying it in smoothies, or in one of our many recipes found on our website!
I drink the powder as a hot tea and I stir it before each swallow. I also mix it with sea salt to taste.
Fantastic! We’re always interested in hearing how people use moringa!
I have some seeds how many seeds should I eat daily?
Hello I have a 1 year old girl and I am breastfeeding her so I can consume moringa tea green ?
Mix it wit warm water n dtir vigorously
Hi, I just start using Moringa powder for constipation. I also had diverticulitis which is the source of constipation. Ever since I start taking the powder I find that my bowel movement is regulated. The powder mixes very well with cooked oatmeal. Try to blend it as a smothie, add your favorite fruits to it like bananas etc. I take it without fruits. It works wonders. I am glad my husband found this super treatment for me.
Amazon sells empty gel capsules and the process to fill them so it can be taken similarly to a vitamin.
Hello Erin. If it helps, i have been taking Moringa powder in capsule form for over two years now. if you require more than 3 or four capsules a day, you could try using it as a type of spice mixed in with salads and stews and other hot foods. It has a tangy taste which needs getting accustomed to at first, but this is an acceptable taste when the powder is mixed in with certain other foods. It has just been my preference as I could never get used to the idea of it in smoothies! ;P
Rick. I also do turmeric capsules. I just started taking moringa powder in greek yogurt. What is your opinion? I am still experimenting with the product. Been taking vits and herbs for over 20 yrs. Is this better then spirulina? I was on that for a while. I do ground flaxseed also. Best regards. Diana
Hello, I use sugar free Country Tyme Lemonade or orange juice.
Use hot water.
Note: Consuming raw herbs or Moringa powder can be taken with (1-2)tablespoons of unsweetened Apple Sauce. Mix Well
My suggestion is to buy some empty capsules from Amazon and fill them with the dried moringa leaf crushed into powder.
Hi can you tell me if Moringa is good to take when you have hypothyroid.
Hi Mercy. Thanks for your question. While we have heard that there are very good health benefits to consuming moringa and that it is safe in any quantities, just like a vegetable, we aren’t able to provide medical advice and recommend that you speak with a health care professional. Best of luck!
My cousin didn’t know she had a thyroid issue until taking moringa. It sent her in a crisis. Due to the high iron. Be careful
Thyroid! What happened to her thyroid, I am concerned as I have hypothyroid (sluggish) but it says not to take calcium, or other vitamins within 4 hrs of taking the synthroid….So I take synthroid in the morning 7AM and wait until 11 am to take the Moringa powder.
Hello, does she have hyperthyroidism? The kind that makes it hard to lose weight? I suffer from that.
I keep the synthroid by my nightstand and take it in the middle of the night that way it doesn’t interfere with anything, or my powder.
Should i drink moringa tea in the morning with an empty stomach?
Hi Ivy, we can’t say for certain, but I like to think of moringa tea just like any other green tea. Would you drink green tea in the morning on an empty stomach? You might have a different reaction to moringa, just like any food that you might try, so you can test out a small amount and see how you feel. Personally, I get a huge energizing effect from moringa, but I’ve been consuming moringa for over 2 years now. Hope that helps!
I would not take Moringa on an empty stomach. It must be taken with food to prevent stomach upset.
Hello Ivy,
No, please only take moringa with food. It will cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach.
great article, very interesting and you’re just lovely Barbara
Is it ok to add milk in moringa tea .
Hi Emmanule,
Yes, it is perfectly fine to add whatever you’d like to moringa tea!
Hi,i am having Moringa from last 5 years twice daily.my question is that should I continue for lifetime
Since moringa is a leafy green just like kale or spinach, it can be used and eaten just the same throughout one’s entire lifetime!
Hi, I just want to check how much Moringa to mix with 2 Litre water for daily usage and how much can I drink a day?
Hey Barbara this article is extremely good. I am starting stage of diabetes. Could you please let me know how many times per day I should consume moringa powder to reduce the sugar level. Also let me know whether it is safe to consume in morning and night?
Hi Ram,
Since moringa is a leafy green, it is same to consume at the same levels and frequency as other leafy greens such as spinach and kale. As far as how moringa can affect diabetes, we cannot give medical advice since we are not medical professionals. Please seek the advice of a doctor for your concern!
Hi there, please let me know how it help with diabetes. My blood sugar was over 500. Diabetes run on my mom family, but I refuse to be one.
Hi Nicki, we hope this information helps! Prediabetes is a condition that causes higher-than-average levels of blood sugar without adequate levels of insulin, which leads to glucose building up in the blood instead of being converted to energy. Multiple studies suggest that moringa leaf powder can help to significantly reduce blood glucose levels, cholesterol, and increase glucose tolerance.
I am so anxious to see what it does. I get a full blood panel every 3 month, diabetic plus. Will go in two months.
We are sending you so many well wishes!
Could you see results in the test ?
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I recently bought moringa powder from my health food store to try. I have the recommended dosage of 1tsp with a glass of water. So far I’ve only taken it twice on an empty stomach and both times, I have queasiness in my stomach and it made me feel nauseous. I had to eat something to calm my stomach and thankfully that has worked. Just a heads up for others who are trying it for the first time. Its clearly a powerful supplement and may not be so good first thing in the morning if you have a weak digestion.
Best comment i feel the same response
Don’t take on empty stomach take with food
Hello Barbara, I found this article quite helpful. I just found the powder this evening, and have decided to try it in my daughter’s applesauce. She was diagnosed with failure to thrive at 8 months, and gets formula via g button. I’m really excited to have found this powder. She’s dealing with acute pancreatitis right now, and I’ve pulled her high caloric formula because she cries when her body is trying to break down the high fat content. I needed something to provide the nutrients, without making her body work too hard. She’s happy & full, and I’m relieved that she can get what she needs.
Hello everyone, does moringa help with inflammation?
Moringa does contain antioxidants that may help inflammation. Check out this post for more information.
Hello,
I was wondering how moringa can increase milk supply in a nursing mother?
Hi Vanessa,
Please check out this post on lactation for more information
How many seeds of moringa per day is safe please
This is a great write up on Moringa! I put mine in gel capsules for an easy way to take it. You can get the empty capsules at any health food store or on amazon for fairly inexpensive.
Hi Tina,
Thanks for the tip! We’re glad you enjoyed this post. Thank you for reading!
Hi Barbara…… Can you use moringa tree at the same time you are taking medicines…… Pls answer back as soon as possible coz my grandmother is taking the high pressure medicine and we don’t know if we need to give her the moringa leaves
I took Moringa for the first time with water. It is hard to dissolve. It was one teaspoonful. In a few minutes I had a bad feeling in the stomach like the feeling of hyper-acidity. I have take milk, honey and Alka Seltzer to get some relief. As I write this, I am still not better and am lying down. I ordered Organic from Amazon. It has a pleasing rich green color but I am still very uneasy in my stomach.
Hello
I also ordered from amazon but have not started taking it yet.
How are you taking it and does still bother your stomach?
I mix moringa leaves right into in my smoothie and use my blender. I also dehydrate some leaves after picking them and add about 5 teaspoons into a smoothie.
Add moringa powder to midly hot water and stir , it will dissolve completely. Let it cool and then u can drink it.
I take moringa with my soups or any veggie stews I make, I dont usually cook with them but sprinkle a tsp into my mixes after the fact. I try to take them 2 to 3 times weekly. It helps with energy and overall good health, also getting my Daily Greens..
Is moringa leaf powder beneficial for erectile dysfunction and low libido?
We recommend reading this article for more info on how moringa benefits men!
Hello,
Nice article. Can I chew fresh moringa leaves with empty stomach. Let me know.
My question is whether Moringa powder can be taken in recommended quantity for long period without attracting any side effect. Can it be taken for indefinite period?
me to. I hope we can get the right answer.
Hello Guys,
I started taking moringa leave powder for almost a week, today is the 8th day. For first seven days, I had a dizziness and extreme sleepiness, heavy head and it was almost impossible for me to awake in office hours.I thought of leaving it, but I did lot of research and got to know that’s a detox symptoms and would ease off after 1 week, I continued taking it, but on eighth day I am feeling little ease sleepiness went away but has slight head heaviness bearable. I take half a spoon daily I will continue to take it and lets see what will be the end results.
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Ankit
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Ankit
Are you taking any medications? If so, you might want to take your meds a few hours before the moringa mix.
Same with me i am on 6 day i also feel dizziness after taking it
Does Moringa help with fertility?
Appreciate this article on Moringa, its benefits and when to take it.
Plan to add Moringa to my diet and more information on this is very helpful.
Hi
I feel glad to tell you about moringa…
I have been using it for nearly one month and found lot of changes in me. First of all I lost 5 kg–I was (80kg)my full body was paining…legs head…I was feeling very weak… I have 3 kids and all c-section…younger child is 7 months now… after starting moringa… I feel great.
Guys… one week passed I am using moringa for my kids… they enjoy..and looks very healthy..
We got small area… yesterday I have planted 10 moringa plants…now I have no worries I have moringa… for our health..
Anyone could tell me how many seeds you could eat in a day?
What is the right time to take moringa leave? Is it useful for nerves and affected by stroke
I’ve been taking green superfoods for years, but this stuff makes me queasy and ill, period!
I have been taking moringa concentrate for three weeks now and noticed this morning first time that I have had a bit of difficulty in my balance and want to fall
I take a tablespoon a day am I taking too much
is this one of the side effects
I am also on methotrexate for arthritis rheumatoid
Hi Eileen, thanks for reaching out here – we recommend following up with a medical professional and your doctor for this, as we cannot give medical advice. I would check the dosage of the moringa concentrate, and bring this up with a professional. Be well!
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How much fresh moringa equals one tablespoon dry?
Had some blood work and iron levels are elevated, it was recommended that I cut back on supplements…Being that moringa has such high levels of iron, can I take less often and still reap some of the benefits? I was taking 1 tspn powder 4x/week.
Mix powder wit warm water n stir vigorously.That helps dissove.
Hi.
We don’t have the powder but my wife bought moringa seeds.
Wondering how many seeds is good on a daily basis.
Thanks