Moringa Capsule Review (The Video is Below)
There is a huge variation in quality of Moringa products available today. I have said this before, but today you are going to see firsthand what this looks like. Many capsules have additives, some are organic, some are vegan, and some don’t even contain dried Moringa leaf powder at all! I’m serious!
Moringa Capsule Review Methodology:
For this Moringa capsule review I assumed for a moment that I had just heard about Moringa for the first time. Like many people would, I went to Amazon.com and searched for Moringa capsules. From the long list of search results, I purchased 7 products that where high ranking on the search and also had over one hundred reviews that were 4 star or higher. These are products that would look very attractive to a potential buyer! To round out the review, I also added to the list our own Moringa capsules sold here at A Healthy Leaf.
Upon receiving the products, I took pictures of all bottles for reference. Each bottle was then opened, and one capsule was removed. The capsules were carefully pulled apart and the contents poured onto a white plate. In total, eight samples are compared in this review.
My goal is to share this information with you so you can be educated should you decide to purchase Moringa capsules. Even though I have a product in the review, I have tried to be as objective as possible. In fact, I was compelled to write this review as some information–what Moringa leaf extract powder is–couldn’t be found when searching online. This is information people should know!
Following the video review you will find additional information presented on each of the 8 Moringa capsules.
Please leave questions and comments below and SHARE if you find this helpful!
Moringa Capsule Review Video
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Moringa Capsule Review Details
1. A Healthy Leaf
Website/Phone: www.ahealthyleaf.com / 858-375-6340
Reg Price: $24.95 Sale Price: $19.95
Ingredients: Organic Moringa Oleifera Leaf Powder
Other Ingredients: Organic Vegetarian Capsule
Country of Export: Update – now a trusted source in India (was Ecuador until the farm went out of business)
USDA Certified Organic: No (was Yes see below) Vegan: Yes
(*Update: No capsule-based product is currently allowed to have a USDA certified organic logo on it due to a pending US lawsuit between the two major US vegetarian capsule manufactures. The capsules themselves are still organic. Their ingredients have not changed and the Moringa powder that fills the capsules is still USDA certified organic. Once the lawsuit is resolved, the USDA logo can return.)
Capsules: 120 Size: 400 mg
Price per gram: $0.41
Color: Vibrant Green
Notes: No additives or fillers. 100% pure USDA certified organic Moringa leaf powder grown on virgin farm land in Ecuador. Dried in a temperature controlled drying facility to minimize exposure to sunlight and minimize oxidation. Heavy metal tested with results as follows: Arsenic at 0.0005 parts per million (ppm), lead at 0.0002 ppm, cadmium at 0.001 ppm, and mercury at 0.001 ppm. These levels are a hundred to thousands of times lower than allowable.
2. Perfectly Natural Herbs
Business Info: None available. They sell a handful of other supplements on Amazon.
Website /Phone: www.perfectlynaturalherbs.com /888-764-6674
Reg Price: $29.95 Sale Price: $19.95
Ingredients: “Organic” Moringa Oleifera Leaf Powder
Other Ingredients: “Organic” Vegetarian Capsule
Country of Export: India
USDA Certified Organic: No Vegan: Yes
Capsules: 180 Size: 500 mg
Price per gram: $0.22
Color: Vibrant Green
Notes: There appears to have been some misuse of the review system on Amazon. It appears like the company has corrected the issue. The issue was explained by a customer and can be found on Amazon.
I haven’t used the product long enough to know if it works. But it arrived with an offer for 2 bottles more or shampoo for free in exchange for a 5 star review. I rely on reviews quite often when I buy stuff so I really dislike this abuse of the review system.
3. Rebornlabs
Business Info: Business in Southern California passionate about health, fitness and nutrition.
Website: www.rebornlabs.com
Reg Price: $45.99 Sale Price: $17.41
Ingredients: Moringa Oleifera Leaf Powder (4:1 Extract)
Other Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate* and Magnesium Stearate*
Country of Export: ?
USDA Certified Organic: No Vegan: No
Capsules: 60 Size: 600 mg
Price per gram: $0.48
Color: Light Brown
Notes: They state in their About Video that “our comprehensive formulations, no unnecessary ingredients and world class shipping make us the best in market”. However, both calcium carbonate and magnesium stearate are added to their powder. These are referred to as excipients–the former is used as a bulk filer or diluent, and the latter is used as a “flow agent”.
In the U.S. many supplement makers are adding “flow agents” into their capsules. Their only purpose is to keep ingredients from sticking to equipment during mixing and compression. They make manufacturing faster and easier, but it’s not impossible to produce the final product without them. Not using them simply adds to manufacturing costs and final sales price of the product, but there is clearly no reason this ingredient is added for consumer benefit.
4. Only Natural
Business Info: Only Natural, Inc. was established in 1986 by founder, Robert B. LoMacchio. They specialize in selling unique vitamins and herbal supplements.
Website / Phone: www.onlynaturalinc.com / 516-897-7001
Reg Price: $29.95 Sale Price: $19.95
Ingredients: Moringa Oleifera
Other Ingredients: Vegetable Capsule, *Magnesium Stearate and Silica
Country of Export: India
USDA Certified Organic: No Vegan: Yes
Capsules: 90 Size: 500 mg
Price per gram: $0.28
Color: Washed Green with Brown Hues
Notes: *Magnesium stearate and silica added as “flow agents”.
5. Organic India
Business Info: Started in 1990’s in India, Organic India sells a wide range of supplements including Moringa Capsules.
Website /Phone: us.organicindia.com / 888-550-8332
Reg Price: $16.79 Sale Price: $12.59
Ingredients: Organic Moringa Oleifera Leaf
Other Ingredients: Vegetable Capsule
Country of Export: India
USDA Certified Organic: No Vegan: Yes
Capsules: 90 Size: 350 mg
Price per gram: $0.40
Color: Greenish Brown
Notes: Product is Certified Organic in India but isn’t USDA Certified Organic. Product also has a warning label, required by the state of California, as the product contains lead at levels greater than 0.5 part per million (ppm).
6. Nutra4Health
Business Info: Nutra4health sells supplements on Amazon.com. No other information available.
Website /Phone: www.nutra4health.com printed on bottle, but the site didn’t exist at the time of publishing this post.
Reg Price: $69.95 Sale Price: $14.95
Ingredients: Moringa Oleifera Leaves (Moringa Leaf Extract)
Other Ingredients: Vegetable Capsule, Magnesium Stearate*, Silicon Dioxide*
Country of Export: India
USDA Certified Organic: No Vegan: Yes
Capsules: 60 Size: 600 mg
Price per gram: $0.42
Color: Light Brown
Notes: *Magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide are added to the powder as “flow agents” for easier and cheaper bottling.
7. Organic Veda
Business Info: Based in India, Organic Veda sell Moringa products as well as other supplements and oils.
Website / Phone: www.organicveda.com / 800-912-9426
Reg Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $17.79
Ingredients: Organic Moringa Oleifera Leaf Powder
Other Ingredients: Organic Vegetarian Capsule
Country of Export: India
USDA Certified Organic: No Vegan: Yes
Capsules: 120 Size: 400 mg
Price per gram: $0.37
Color: Vibrant Green
Notes: The ad on Amazon showed USDA Certified Organic on the bottle. When the bottle arrived, the organic certification wasn’t on the bottle. This may indicate they recently lost their USDA organic certification.
9. Lean Nutraceuticals
Business Info: No information available on website. They sell a handful of other supplements.
Website: http://leannutraceuticals.com
Reg Price: $29.95 Sale Price: $16.75
Ingredients: Moringa Oleifera Leaves (4:1 Extract)
Other Ingredients: Vegetable Capsule, *Magnesium Stearate and Silicon Dioxide
Country of Export: Not stated anywhere – likely India or China
USDA Certified Organic: No Vegan: Yes
Capsules: 60 Size: 600 mg
Price per gram: $0.47
Color: Brown
Notes: Moringa Capsules are predominately brown in color, but each capsule has a dark brown, distinctly different portion. *Magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide are added to the powder as “flow agents” for easier and cheaper bottling.
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Hi Mark
This is the moringa warrior in Costa Mesa California
Do you grow moringa? If so why not sell it as capsules rather than import it or perhaps I’m mistaken?
I appreciate your honestly.
Darryl Killion
Hi Mark, that was a great review. I was looking for information on Triphala which I found through Organic India when I accidentally found out about Moringa. After researching I was quite confused but then by luck it led me to your review. I have now made a purchase. I intend taking both on a daily basis as a means of restoring my overall health which has been suffering. I am not expecting magical results but one has to start somewhere after a life of smoking, partying and booze. I will keep you posted on how I go. Thanks again for explaining Moringa so concisely. I was nearly about to order Organic India’s Moringa instead. That would have been a big mistake hahaha.. 🙂
Great review to take the time and effort to show people the differeneces
I mean shade dried.
Wendy, you are right. Compared to drying in direct sunlight shade drying Moringa leaves preserves more nutrients. With shade drying, however, it is difficult to achieve consistent results as some seasons tend to have high humidity. Under high relative humidity the shade drying process takes much longer is susceptible to contamination/mold etc… Our powder comes from Moringa leaves that are dried in a mechanical drying machine (out of direct sunlight). The mechanical dryer ensures a shorter drying time and produces high quality results year round.
I’m wondering about your drying system. I read you should get 100% USDA Certified organic Moringa from countries closest to the Equator and that the Moringa should always be air dried.
Is it safe to take these if you are taking antidepressant? Chemo?
Mb, thanks for your interest in Moringa. While I certainly can’t give medical advice I haven’t seen or heard any reports that state Moringa wouldn’t be safe in these applications.
Hi can this products be found in health food or whole food stores and thanks for The information sincerely Beverly
Beverly,
Our products are only available for sale on the website. If you need help ordering you can always call us and we can process your order over the phone.
Have a great day!
Hi Mark! Thanks for providing this awesome review, and also for publishing your heavy metals test results for lead.
I am interested in knowing the test results for cadmium, mercury and arsenic as well. Could you post those or email them to me? I want to double my daily dose, and just want to feel confident I’m not exceeding any daily limits on heavy metals. Thanks!
Melissa,
Latest Certificate of Analysis of the dry leaf powder shows Cadnium < 0.2ppm, Mercury < 0.03 ppm, and arsenic at less that <0.5 ppm. I hope that helps! Thanks, Mark
HI There,
Ireland is not listed for shipping ? how can i order thanks?
Hello,
Ireland is listed as the “Republic of Ireland” in the drop-down list of countries. Sorry for the confusion! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks so much,
-Mark
hi what is the best moringa capsules that i can buy from amazon plz ?
We really recommend our own Moringa Capsules which you can purchase on the website or by calling 858-375-6340. We don’t sell on Amazon but do provide low cost or free shipping (on 3 or more bottles) and you can reach us on the phone if you have questions about the product. We do like to have a connection with our customers! We ship USPS first class or priority mail which generally gets to the destination 2-4 business days after placing the order. Hope to hear from you soon.
Hi
Do u ship it product to India???
Yes, we ship to our Moringa products to India. Shipping costs are automatically updated when you add items to your cart.
Thanks for your interest!
THANKS FOR THE INFO.
Tracey, you are very welcome for the Moringa review!
I would love it if you could recommend a certain brand of Moringa. I don’t have a thyroid and thought this could be helpful to me. I really appreciate all of your research on this. Thanks so much. Jill Alex from Easley SC
Jill,
Thanks for your question. We wholeheartedly recommend all the Moringa products sold right here in the online store: http://www.ahealthyleaf.com/store/
If you have anymore questions please don’t hesitate to ask.
Very informative! Thanks…Keep up the good work!
I had used Organic India before your product. I am horrified that it is loaded with lead. I will now have to rethink using their other products.
Donna, I don’t really know what the actual lead levels are in the Organic India Moringa Capsules. That being said, they have to be above ~ 0.5ppm though to require the warning on their label. It actually has to due with the daily expose to lead and the serving size etc… Would be interesting to find out how high the levels of lead actually are. By way of comparison Moringa capsules from A Healthy Leaf have been tested to have 0.0002ppm or 0.2 parts per billion of lead. That is around 1000 times less than even California’s strict limit!
Fantastic review! Thanks Mark:)
Thanks Maureen!