zijamoringahealth.com: FAQ about Zija and Moringa Oleifera

What sets Zija apart from the other liquid dietary supplements?
While most liquid dietary supplements are made from fruit juice concentrate, Zija is not. The process to make concentrate strips the juice of its nutrients, leaving a drink made from concentrate nothing more than flavored sugar water. Zija contains no preservatives or artificial ingredients.

What about taking vitamin pills? Binders are used to compact the vitamins and minerals together into hard tablets. Many studies show that binders inhibit and interfere with absorption and may even cause the undigested tablets to pass completely through your digestive tract. Most of the synthetic vitamins are not recognized by the body and therefore are not absorbed. Manufactured minerals are simply industrial rocks and not an organic food for humans. With the exception of common table salt, studies show the body treats these isolated minerals like foreign substances, with limited nutritional absorption . As a result of binders, synthetic vitamins and manufactured minerals, no more than 10% of many multi-vitamins are actually absorbed. Biochemically, vitamins and minerals from plants are are proven to be superior for humans.

Why is ZIja a beverage?
Liquid nutrition is better used by the body than solid nutrition. Liquid supplementation is superior to tablets, capsules, and powders as liquid supplementation has minimum of 85% nutritional absorption. The liquid form of Zija helps with better absorption of nutritional compounds, a plus for those whose absorption may be compromised due to medical reasons or aging.

Is the powder mix the same as the beverage?
Yes, when mixed with 8 oz. of water, the Smart Mix powder is identical to the beverage in nutrition and bio-availability.

Does Zija replace my prescription medicine?
Moringa is a healthy food, not a medicine. While Moringa does help with many symptoms, as it's long and varied use in traditional medicine shows, good nutrition is just one part of what it takes to be healthy.

Is Moringa safe to take with medications?
We are not aware that any negative interactions have occurred.
Please consult your doctor if you have health concerns

What about taking moringa powder pills?
In Africa, where Moringa is used to combat malnutrition, pregnant and nursing women are counseled to take 25 grams a day. Zija contains 30 grams of Moringa. One gram is approximately .211 teaspoon. A 000 size gel cap (the largest there is) holds anywhere from .822 to 1.644 grams, (dependant on the ingredient used). To get 30 grams of Moringa powder, you would have take 18 pills (with 1.644 grams) or 36 pills (with .822 grams) as opposed to one conveniently packaged can of Zija.

Is all Moringa the same?
No, it is not. The nutritional quality of Moringa depends on where it was grown and how it was harvested. Zija buys shade dried Moringa from different parts of the world to maximize the various nutrients. Shade dried as opposed to sun dried preserves more of the nutrients. The quality of Moringa used in Zija makes it a pharmaceutical grade product.

Why are various parts of Moringa used in ZIja?
The different components of Moringa contain different levels of nutrients. By using the leaves, seed cake, and fruit juice, the nutrient levels are maximized.

Why does Zija use cane sugar?
Zija has 2 grams, or less, of natural pure cane sugar for better osmotic absorption of all bioavailable nutrients of Moringa and improved flavor. Zija does NOT use any nutrient-deficient, concentrated, chemically-altered, deionized fruit juice concentrates, or chemically produced and refined high fructose corn syrup, or hydrolyzed high fructose inulin sweeteners, unsafe artificial polyols, also found in soft drinks and other beverages, confectionery or processed foods. Many of these forms of refined sweeteners have been medically, and scientifically linked to nutrient depletion, cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, hypoglycemia, and cancer.

What about Zija's other ingredients ?
Fruit pectin is used to adjust the mouthfeel of fruit-based beverages. Agar and the Gums are all natural binders that suspend solids to make the drink texturally better, as it would be too gritty without them.

What is bio-availability? Bio-availability is absorbability. The nutrition in Zija is 100% absorbed. Of the 35,000 food products in a grocery store, only 1200 -1500 food products have nutrients that can be fully absorbed.

What is osmotic absorption?
Nutrients are not processed through the digestive system, but rather are absorbed directly into the blood stream, a plus for young children, the elderly, or anyone else whose digestive system may be compromised.

When do I take Zija?
Zija is formulated to be taken on an empty stomach. That is more important than when. If taken with food, it will slow down the absorption time and interfere with the amount of nutrients absorbed. Taking Zija 20-30 minutes before you eat will better help you absorb the nutrients in the food you eat.

How often do I take Zija? One can daily is the recommended amount. You will feel the effects faster if you have more than one can a day. The daily amount of Zija varies by a person's weight, physical condition, and age. A person over 150 lbs. may need more than one can to compensate for their larger size. Those over 225 lbs. need 3 cans a day for optimal nutritional benefit. Depending on the person, some conditions may require more than one can a day to feel a difference.

How long does it take to feel a difference? Taking Moringa is not necessarily dramatic in itself. It is more a sense of well being; more energy, more alertness. Most people will feel a difference in a few days. Those with poorer health will probably feel the effect faster and more pronounced. If, after taking Zija for 30 days, you don’t feel a difference, Zija will refund 100% of the purchase price (less S&H).

What other things can I expect Zija to do for me?
Everyone is unique, and will experience different benefits from Zija . Read the Testimonials page for more examples. Moringa's benefits are not only those that we can physically feel, but also those at the cellular level, helping to strengthen all the systems of the body such as the immune system, the circulatory system, etc.

What about side effects?
Moringa has no known allergies or adverse reactions. Some people may undergo detoxification due to Zija's high amount of chlorophyll as it removes toxins from the body. Initially that may include a headache, upset stomach, or nausea. If that occurs, reduce your Zija intake to half a can per day until the side effects subside. Consult your doctor if you have health concerns. Each person is unique and responds to Zija differently, but most experience many varied health benefits.

Why haven’t I heard of Moringa before? While Moringa has been used by many civilizations with the earliest recorded date 150 AD, Moringa has only recently been “discovered” by modern science. According to Monica Marcu, Pharm D., Ph.D., “There are over 500,000 known species of plants on the planet and, to date, only 1% have been studied for medical and nutritional purposes.”

What scientific studies support Moringa?
Nutritional research has been conducted since the 1970's. In the last ten years, hundreds of research articles, theses, reports, and patents have been published on Moringa. Newspapers, scientific journals, and documentaries (Discovery Channel) feature Moringa more and more. The Church World Service recently organized the first ever Moringa Tree International Conference to educate about Moringa's use as an indigenous resource for fighting hunger and malnutrition.

Where can I get more information on Moringa? The book “Miracle Tree” by Monica Marcu is excellent. Monica holds a Phd. in pharmacology and Pharm.D. (doctor in pharmacy). The book costs $10.00. If you are interested in a copy, please contact us.

Is the Moringa in Zija irradiated?
No, it is not.

Are the nutrients in Zija weakened through heat in shipping trucks or through storage?
There is no degradation in Zija due to heat or storage; and it is the only enzymatically ALIVE beverage in any container in the world.

Why is Zija packaged in aluminum cans? Cans provide 100% protection from UV light which destroys vitamins and other nutrients. Glass (even colored) and plastic do not provide the same protection. The can also provides a convenient way to get your daily serving.

Are aluminum cans safe? There is actually more aluminum in aspirin, toothpaste, and various food products than you might get from a can of ZIja, as Zija’s cans are coated with a FDA approved water based sealer on the total inside to prevent contact between Zija and the aluminum.

What does Zija cost? Whether you buy direct from the company or from an Independent Distributor, a case (30 cans) costs $95 plus shipping (plus tax if you live in Utah or Tennessee). It is shipped directly to you via UPS ($13.00 per case) and generally arrives within 3 to 4 days from the time the order is processed.

Is there any way to get it cheaper? There are three ways to save:
1. Go on ARP (auto receive program) where it is automatically shipped to you every month. A case purchased under the ARP option has a savings of $5 a month along with the convenience of having your Zija will arrive on time every month. You can change or cancel your ARP at any time.
2. Join our Zija Distributor Team and get your case for $15 less than retail. As a Zija Distributor, you will also earn commission on sales because once you try Zija, you will share what it is doing for you with others.

3. Buy the Smart Mix and save $15 on the price of the product, and on the shipping as well.

How do I become a Zija Distributor? Sign Up Now. A distributor kit costs $41.90 (includes S&H), the price savings of less than 3 cases. You can change or cancel your ARP at any time.

How do I get Zija?
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