MorActive®
Advanced Moringa Seed Extract Standardized on Glucomoringin
Description, Origin, and Story
MorActive® is Taiyo’s proprietary, water-extracted Moringa seed powder standardized on Glucomoringin (GMG) – a rare and highly active glucosinolate that is unique to Moringa oleifera. Unlike common leaf extracts, MorActive® is derived from defatted Moringa seeds, which contain up to 10x more GMG than the leaves, and significantly fewer alkaloids and pigments. The result: a white, odorless, tasteless, and water-soluble powder that is both stable and highly bioavailable.
Taiyo developed MorActive® over the course of a decade. In response to the rising demand and global shortage of Maca, Taiyo identified Glucomoringin as a structurally and functionally similar alternative to Maca glucosinolates – but derived from a more sustainable source. From 2012 to 2022, Taiyo optimized seed sourcing, extraction technology, and stabilization techniques. The result is a globally patented, clinically validated Moringa extract that is not considered Novel Food and can be used in dietary supplements across Europe and beyond.
Applications
MorActive® is suitable for a wide range of applications across both solid and liquid supplement formats:
Capsules, tablets, chewables, and effervescent tablets
Functional instant powders and ready-to-drink beverages
Sports and performance nutrition formulas
Anti-fatigue and energy-boosting supplements
Men’s and women’s health, hormonal balance, and libido support
Anti-inflammatory and joint health formulations
Mood and cognitive support
Beauty-from-within and longevity concepts
Its clear solubility and neutral taste make it ideal for flavored beverages and shots, including:
Moringa energy drinks
AMPK-activated water and teas
CBD-free pain relief concepts (CMT™)
Mood-balancing gummies or capsules
Benefits
Health and Scientific
MorActive® offers a wide array of science-backed physiological benefits:
Exercise mimetic: Mimics the metabolic activation of endurance exercise by stimulating PPAR-ß/δ, AMPK, and ATP production, leading to increased fat burning, stamina, and cellular energy
Fatigue reduction: Clinically proven to reduce daily fatigue in humans at doses as low as 12–28 mg GMG/day
Pain relief: Shown to reduce back pain in human trials by modulating the TRPA1 pain receptor and acting as a COX-1 inhibitor
Longevity support: Activates SIRT1 and Nrf2, reduces NF-κB, supporting anti-aging, inflammation control, and oxidative stress reduction
Sexual health: Traditionally used and scientifically supported as a libido enhancer and natural alternative to Maca
Stable and effective: 100% stable in acidic beverages and powder form; no odor, no taste
Non-Novel: Can be freely used in dietary supplements across the EU
Mechanistically, MorActive® supports:
Mitochondrial biogenesis
Increase in Type I (slow-twitch) muscle fibers
Oxygen delivery via angiogenesis
Glucose and lipid metabolism
Inflammation modulation and immune balance
Examples
How is it used?
Endurance beverages with PPAR-activation and AMPK-boost
Moringa Matcha iced teas with clear solubility and green energy positioning
Pain-relief shots with GMG, curcumin, and L-theanine (CMT® concept)
Anti-fatigue drinks for shift workers, students, or parents
Sexual wellness supplements for men and women
Beauty-from-inside gummies for energy and anti-aging
Weight loss and metabolic health programs
Joint health supplements for active and aging populations
Combinations with other products
MorActive® is ideal for synergistic formulations when combined with:
Taiyo ingredients:
Sunfiber® – supports gut microbiota, enhances GMG to Moringin conversion
Sunphenon® – catechin-rich green tea extract for antioxidant synergy
SunActive® Q10 – for energy support in heart and endurance formulations
Eldermune®, CherryShield®, SunAmla® – natural fruit polyphenols for immunity and anti-inflammation
SunCran®, SeSe® (phycocyanin) – to support beauty and detox lines
Other complementary ingredients:
Curcumin – anti-inflammatory, part of the CMT™ pain-relief formula
L-theanine – mood support and pain signal modulation
Adaptogens (ashwagandha, maca, Rhodiola) – for hormonal balance and stress
Vitamin B1 & B3 – for approved energy claims in functional beverages
Downloads
Case Studies, Specifications, and Fact Sheets
Product Flyer – MorActive® Overview PDF
Taiyo Human Study: Fatigue and Back Pain (120 mg/day GMG)
Specification Sheet: 10% & 20% Glucomoringin Formats
Clinical Whitepaper: MorActive® as Exercise Mimetic (PPAR & AMPK)
Case Study: Clear beverage applications (Moringa Cola, Moringa DASH water)
Patents: US, EU, JP overview of protection and IP claims
Scientific Literature: Pain modulation, energy metabolism, and anti-aging
Safety Documents: Toxicology data, solubility, and shelf stability