Medicinal Ingredients:
Moringa... 500mg (Moringa Oleifea, Leaf)(4:1 QCE 2g)

Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (Capsule shell)

Recommended Dose:
Adults: 1~2 Capsule(s) 2 times per day.

Cautions and Warnings:
Consult a physician prior to use if you are taking prescribed drugs, or have a serious disease.
Consult a physician prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Q: What does this product do?
A: This product provides antioxidants for the maintenance of good health. That is the Health Canada approved use (NPN 80064889). Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, the unstable molecules produced by normal cellular metabolism and environmental exposure that can cause oxidative damage to cells, proteins, and DNA when produced in excess of the body's natural defenses. The moringa leaf extract in this formula delivers concentrated antioxidant compounds including flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol), phenolic acids (chlorogenic acid), and isothiocyanates (moringin), at approximately four times the concentration per gram compared to whole leaf powder. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Q: What does 4x extra strength mean and what is the 4000mg claim?
A: The 4x extra strength designation refers to the 4:1 extract ratio. A 4:1 extract means that 4g of raw moringa leaf is processed to produce 1g of extract powder, concentrating the soluble phytochemicals to approximately four times their concentration in whole leaf powder. Each 500mg capsule therefore contains the antioxidant equivalent of 2g (2,000mg) of raw moringa leaf (QCE 2g). The 4000mg in the product name refers to the QCE at the lower end of the dosing range: 1 capsule taken twice per day = 2 capsules per day x QCE 2g per capsule = QCE 4g = 4,000mg raw leaf equivalent per day. At the maximum dose of 2 capsules twice per day (4 capsules per day), the daily QCE is 8g (8,000mg) of raw moringa leaf.

Q: What is QCE and how does it appear on the label?
A: QCE stands for Quantity Crude Equivalent. It is a standardized way of expressing how much raw (crude, unprocessed) plant material was used to produce the extract in each serving. QCE 2g on the label means that 1g of this extract (one 500mg capsule contains 500mg of extract, but the QCE is expressed per capsule) is produced from 2g of raw moringa leaf. This allows consumers to compare the potency of an extract to the equivalent amount of raw plant material, even though the actual weight of extract powder in the capsule is much smaller.

Q: How does this compare to moringa whole leaf powder capsules?
A: The key difference is concentration. Whole leaf powder capsules contain dried, ground moringa leaf retaining the complete leaf matrix including insoluble fibre and structural plant material. A 4:1 extract capsule concentrates the soluble phytochemicals (flavonoids, phenolic acids, isothiocyanates) by processing 4g of raw leaf into 1g of extract powder, removing the insoluble components. The result is that a 500mg extract capsule delivers approximately four times the antioxidant compound concentration of a 500mg whole leaf powder capsule. Those who want the complete leaf matrix including fibre may prefer whole leaf powder; those who want a higher concentration of the bioactive antioxidant compounds per capsule may prefer the 4:1 extract format.

Q: What are the antioxidant compounds in moringa leaf extract?
A: The primary antioxidant compound classes in moringa leaf are flavonoids, phenolic acids, and isothiocyanates. Quercetin and kaempferol are the primary flavonoids, present primarily as glycosides, which neutralize free radicals by donating hydrogen atoms and chelate pro-oxidant metal ions. Chlorogenic acid is the primary phenolic acid, which scavenges reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species. Moringin (4-(alpha-L-rhamnosyloxy)benzyl isothiocyanate) is the primary isothiocyanate, formed from glucomoringin by the enzyme myrosinase when leaf tissue is disrupted. Moringin activates the Nrf2 pathway, the master transcription factor that upregulates the body's own antioxidant enzyme systems including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and heme oxygenase-1. In a 4:1 extract, all three compound classes are present at approximately four times the concentration per gram compared to whole leaf powder.

Q: How should I take this product and how long does the bottle last?
A: Adults: 1 to 2 capsules, 2 times per day. At the minimum dose of 1 capsule twice per day (2 capsules per day), the 120 capsule bottle provides approximately 60 days of supply. At the maximum dose of 2 capsules twice per day (4 capsules per day), the bottle provides approximately 30 days of supply. Consult your healthcare provider to determine the appropriate dosage for your individual needs.

Q: Are there any safety considerations?
A: Consult a physician prior to use if you are taking prescribed drugs or have a serious disease. Consult a physician prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Q: Is this product suitable for vegans and vegetarians?
A: Yes. Moringa oleifera leaf extract is 100% plant derived. The capsule shell is made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC, vegetable cellulose), not gelatin. The product is free from gluten, soy, and dairy.