Taiyo receives certification for back pain-relieving moringa seed extract and Sunfiber supplement

27 Sep 2022 --- US-based Taiyo Inc has received Laboratory of the Government Chemist (LGC) Informed Ingredient Certification for its lower back pain-relieving product MorActive, a novel moringa seed extract and Sunfiber combination. The certification also qualifies MorActive for Amazon’s quality certification programs required for selling dietary supplements.

“This certification adds quality assurance and enhances brand credibility,” says Scott Smith, VP at Taiyo International.

The certification confirms that the product is free of impurities and substances banned in sports nutrition products, while addressing the general consumer demand for transparency.

Prebiotic-powered
The supplement has been shown to be beneficial for lower back discomfort when consumed at a low dose. It contains Sunfiber, a partially hydrolysed guar gum used as a nutritional carrier, eliminating the need for the chemical compound maltodextrin.

Sunfiber – marketed as a prebiotic fiber for gut health – received its Informed Ingredient certification in May 2021. It supports digestive health by feeding the good bacteria in the gut and promoting a balanced flora without causing gas, bloating or cramps.

MorActive has been shown to be beneficial for lower back discomfort, the company highlights.The prebiotic is commonly used in vitamins, stick packs, tablets and other food, beverage and bar applications because it has no taste or texture.

“The certification is also a big convenience when selling dietary supplements on Amazon, as this certification is the first step in LGC’s Informed Choice and Informed Sport certification,” the company notes.

“One of Amazon’s approved third-party quality certification programs required for selling dietary supplements on its site involves the evaluation of the raw ingredient and manufacturing process as well as a monthly retail monitoring and testing program.”

Moringa-enhanced
Taiyo’s patented extract MorActive – created through its partnership with dietary supplement supplier NutriScience – holds clinical backing for lower back discomfort relief.

The item is made using Taiyo’s water-extracted moringa seed extract and utilizes the company’s Sunfiber as the nutritional carrier. This eliminates the need for maltodextrin, while the extract is available through NutriScience as MorActive. 

“NutriScience has partnered with Taiyo to bring MorActive to both sports performance and health and wellness consumers,” says Michael Lelah, chief science officer at NutriScience Innovations.

“With a published clinical study showing that low-dose MorActive reduces back discomfort and fatigue, especially in healthy volunteers with more severe back discomfort, MorActive represents a new generation of dietary ingredients with gold-standard science-backing, clean label and certified for sports active consumers,” Lelah concludes.

Edited by Beatrice Wihlander