Moringa is a miracle, some say

Green Virgin Products, a provider of responsibly harvested and ecofriendly moringa products, has released a new guide about the benefits of moringa.

Green Virgin calls moringa a 'superfood', quoting studies finding that a single serving of the powder (in capsule form) contains over 40 antioxidants, 70 nutrients, 8 amino acids and a long list of vitamins, minerals and anti-inflammatories. The company uses a far-infrared drying system to dry the moringa within hours of harvest, then package it within eight hours of harvest in triple-layer, resealable packages that contain a specially designed oxygen absorber in the pouch to help prevent sun damage and oxidation.

Moringa (M. oleifera) trees are also called drumstick or horseradish trees. The leaves, roots, flowers, bark, sap and fruit have been used traditionally, some for food and some for folk medicine. Pubmed research dating as far back as 2007 have outlined moringa's pharmacological properties. As recently as 2015, a Phytotherapy Research abstract noted: "A rapidly growing number of published studies have shown that aqueous, hydroalcohol, or alcohol extracts of M. oleifera leaves possess a wide range of additional biological activities including antioxidant, tissue protective (liver, kidneys, heart, testes, and lungs), analgesic, antiulcer, antihypertensive, radioprotective, and immunomodulatory actions."

A 2012 meta-study of moringa in past studies showed indications that it can help people with diabetes or fatty livers, with better glucose tolerance if used over time. Another 2012 study also noted that it seems to be beneficial for diabetes. A 2014 experiment on moringa leaf extracts in cold water separately showed that it could damage lung cancer cells with much less damage to normal cells.

It has not been established however which formulations of moringa extracts are the most effective for various outcomes, and the results not strictly apples-to-apples as the moringa was prepared differently in different research. Researchers have also pointed out that research subjects might unconsciously act to fulfil a certain outcome if they know that they are taking moringa.

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Use the coupon code 10OFF to save 10% off an online order. Green Virgin ships internationally. Its moringa leaf products are certified kosher and it has vegan capsules

KonaRed moves further into Japan, enters South Korea

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KonaRed, a pioneer of the coffee fruit category and manufacturers of antioxidant juices and nutritional supplements* from the Hawaiian CoffeeBerry coffee fruit from Kona, Hawaii in the US, has provided an update on its international expansion.

Since entering Asia in July 2015, KonaRed products have hit the shelves of Japanese retailers such as Aeon Retail, Kinokuniya and Natural Lawson Stores. KonaRed has just added another 70 stores with Aeon Stores in Japan and continues to grow with Lawson, Japan's second largest convenience store chain.

KonaRed has also shipped its first order to South Korea and has more expansion planned in this region in the near future.

KonaRed's President and COO Kyle Redfield commented, "We are focused on making strong progress in our international efforts and creating brand awareness and visibility on a global scale. Asia is a large priority for us at the moment. Our recent expansion successes not only add to our immediate top line but also build a strong platform for long-term growth."

KonaRed, through a licensing agreement with FutureCeuticals, produces and markets a range of products that showcase the Hawaiian Coffee Fruit, including antioxidant-rich extracts and powders from the Hawaiian Coffee Fruit, which are used to produce KonaRed's ready to drink antioxidant juice, green tea, coconut water, on-the-go packs and 100% Hawaiian Coffee Fruit Powders. The company is also launching a line of 100% Kona Coffee products that will include the coffee fruit as well. 

*KonaRed products are sold online. The company will ship to Australia and New Zealand.

Vietnamese interest in deep ocean minerals, says PDOB

Pacific Deep Ocean Biotech Company (PDOB)  is determined to make its Enriched Deep Ocean Minerals (DOM) a household name in Asian nutrition. The company has already launched DOM in Taiwan, mainland China, Japan, and Australia, and introduced DOM to Vietnam at the Food ingredients Vietnam trade show. The rollout will continue with Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia and India in the next six months.

Said Harry Chai, Global Business Development Manager, PDOB: "Vietnamese companies embraced our standardised, enriched Deep Ocean Mineral ingredients with unprecedented enthusiasm. The rapidly expanding Vietnamese nutrition and supplement industry saw immediate application for our DOM products in the sports performance and cholesterol control segments. One beverage manufacturer saw the value of DOM's 'natural' claim and wanted to use it in their natural sports and energy drink formulations."

PDOB supplies standardised and customised deep ocean mineral compounds from the deep ocean waters located at the east coast of Taiwan for the beverage and nutritional supplement industry. The mineral solutions are certified halal. The main applications for beverages are associated with fatigue relief and accelerated recovery after physical challenges. 

IFANCA recognises Amway for Nutrilite family of dietary supplements

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The Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) named Amway as Company of the Year during its 2015 International Halal Food Conference for excellence in compliance and execution of halal-certified Nutrilite products in markets around the world.

Amway Business Owners sell Nutrilite vitamin, mineral and plant-based dietary supplement products that are halal-certified in 11 markets, including Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Turkey. 

According to IFANCA, the growing global market for halal-certified products is estimated at 1.6 billion Muslims, a number which excludes others who choose to eat halal products.