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What's your opinion on moringa. do you know of anyone taking it, have you seen it do any good, and is it potentially harmful to the liver and kidneys if someone is also taking certain medications?

Q: what's your opinion on moringa. do you know of anyone taking it, have you seen it do any good, and is it potentially harmful to the liver and kidneys if someone is also taking certain medications?

: I do not object alternative medicine but I always advise my patients if they want to try those they should not take regular (Western medications) because of the unknown interaction(s).

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I do not object alternative medicine but I always advise my patients if they want to try those they should not take regular (Western medications) because of the unknown interaction(s).

Answered 6/25/2021

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A member asked:

What's your opinion on moringa. do you know of anyone taking it, have you seen it do any good, and is it potentially harmful to the liver and kidneys if someone is also taking certain medications?

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