Medicinal Ingredient (per 1 serving=1/4 teaspoon):
Moringa (Moringa oleifera, Leaf)...1,000 mg (4 : 1, QCE 4 g)

Recommended Dose:
Adults : 1 serving (1/4 teaspoon=1g) 2 times per day.

Caution and Warning:
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Known Adverse Reaction:
Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) has been known to occur, in which case discontinue use.

Q: What does this product do and who is it for?
A: This product provides antioxidants for the maintenance of good health. That is the Health Canada approved use (NPN 80054181). 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. This formula is suited to adults who want antioxidant support from a concentrated moringa leaf source in a powder format that can be mixed into any beverage, and who prefer a higher concentration per gram than whole leaf powder provides. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Q: What does 4:1 concentrate mean and what is QCE 4g?
A: The 4:1 ratio means that 4g of raw moringa leaf is used to produce 1g of extract powder. The extraction process selectively extracts the soluble phytochemicals from the leaf (flavonoids, phenolic acids, isothiocyanates) and concentrates them into a smaller volume of powder, removing the insoluble fibre and structural plant material in the process. QCE stands for Quantity Crude Equivalent: QCE 4g on the label means that 1g of this extract is equivalent to 4g of the crude (raw, unprocessed) moringa leaf in terms of the extracted compounds. At the suggested dose of 1g (1/4 teaspoon) twice per day, the daily intake of 2g of extract powder is equivalent to QCE 8g of raw moringa leaf per day.

Q: How is this product different from moringa whole leaf powder capsules?
A: There are two key differences: format and concentration. On format, this product is a loose powder taken by the 1/4 teaspoon and mixed into beverages, while moringa leaf capsules contain whole leaf powder in a pre-measured capsule. On concentration, this is a 4:1 extract, meaning each gram contains approximately four times the concentration of the extracted phytochemicals compared to 1g of whole leaf powder. Whole leaf powder retains the complete leaf matrix including insoluble fibre and structural plant material; the extract removes these and concentrates the soluble bioactive compounds. The powder format also allows flexible dosing and easy incorporation into smoothies, juices, and other beverages without swallowing capsules.

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. The primary flavonoids are quercetin and kaempferol (present primarily as glycosides), which neutralize free radicals by donating hydrogen atoms, chelate pro-oxidant metal ions, and modulate cellular signaling pathways involved in oxidative stress. The primary phenolic acid is chlorogenic acid (an ester of caffeic acid and quinic acid), which scavenges reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species. The primary isothiocyanate is moringin (4-(alpha-L-rhamnosyloxy)benzyl 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, these compounds are present at approximately four times the concentration per gram compared to whole leaf powder.

Q: How do I use this powder and what does it taste like?
A: The serving size is 1/4 teaspoon (approximately 1g). Mix one serving into a smoothie, fruit juice, water, plant-based milk, or other beverage and stir or blend until dissolved. The powder has a mild, earthy flavour characteristic of moringa leaf. At the suggested serving size, it blends easily without clumping and does not significantly alter the taste of most beverages. It can also be stirred into yogurt or incorporated into food preparations. Take 2 servings per day.

Q: How many servings does the 124g container provide and how long does it last?
A: At 1g (1/4 teaspoon) per serving, the 124g container provides approximately 124 servings. At the suggested dose of 2 servings per day, the container provides approximately 62 days of supply. At 1 serving per day, it provides approximately 124 days of supply.

Q: Are there any safety considerations?
A: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) has been known to occur; if this occurs, discontinue use. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.