Jiaogulan Q&A

Q&Awith Haru Amagase, Ph.D. Chief Scientific Officer

With a rich history in the nutraceutical industry, Dr. Amagase holds a doctorate in Pharmacology and
Pharmaceutical Sciences from Hiroshima University in Japan, and performed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Nutrition at Pennsylvania State University. With more than 27 years of experience in research and development,Amagase has published more than 30 scientific papers and holds 12 patents.

Q. What is jiaogulan?
A. Jiaogulan is a member of the same family as cucumbers, melons, and gourds. It grows in fiveleaf
clusters, hence its botanical name Gynostemma pentaphyllum. Jiaogulan has a long history of use
in China, but is just now gaining popularity worldwide because of new scientific research supporting
a wide range of health benefits that may very well eclipse that of any plant yet discovered.

Q. Where does jiaogulan grow?
A. Although jiaogulan is now cultivated in many Asian countries, it is widely acknowledged that the best
and most effective jiaogulan grows in the forests and foothills of its original home in China.

Q. What are gypenoside saponins?
A. Saponins are a diverse group of chemicals found throughout the plant kingdom, and many have been
studied for their health benefits. Jiaogulan contains an elite subgroup of saponins called gypenosides,
which may prove to exert the most profound influence on human health. Their structure is similar to the
chemical structure of key hormones, and although gypenosides do not function as hormones, they have a
remarkable ability to influence the body to produce a healthy balance of its own hormones.† Jiaogulan
contains a broader and more powerful range of saponins than any other plant in nature, and its bioactive gypenosides are not found in any other species.

Q. How much jiaogulan is in Jule?
A. The exact amount of jiaogulan or the other supernutrients contained in Jule is not disclosed. This is
considered one of the greatest intellectual assets of FreeLife®. However, rest assured that each
serving contains a highly efficacious amount of active ingredients specifically formulated to deliver
maximum nutritional benefit.

Q. Is Jule FDA-approved?
A. There is no official approval process or certificate issued by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) to approve the sale of any food or dietary supplement. The FDA has established stringent Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure the safety and manufacturing of foods sold in the United States.
Jule is manufactured in a GMPcompliant facility.

Q. Is Jule safe?
A. Jule is extremely safe and jiaogulan has been consumed in Asia for thousands of years. However, if
you are pregnant or nursing, please seek out the advice of a nutritionallyoriented medical practitioner before
using.

Q. Where is Jule manufactured?
A. Jule is manufactured under Federal Good Manufacturing Practices at an FDA-compliant facility
in the United States, and is made from the highest-quality ingredients that are sourced from reputable
vendors around the world.

Q. Why are there natural flavors in Jule?
A. People in China have been drinking herbal tonics and remedies for generations, but for those of us
in the Western world, they may be an “acquired taste.” High-quality jiaogulan is somewhat bitter by
nature, but by use of a small amount of natural fruit juice and flavor, Jule is able to deliver a consistently
pleasant taste and aroma. If you prefer, you can mix Jule with water or a beverage of your choice.

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