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	Scientific Advisory Board

		Russ Bianchi - Scientist and Food Formulator Russ is the formulator of the Zija beverage and is one of Zija's product development consultants. Mr. Bianchi is the founder and Managing Director of Adept Solutions, Inc., a global product development, formulation, creation, and existing brand conversion firm. He is an expert in nutritional bioavailibity and a highly respected formulator of many recognized nutritional branded products worldwide. He is also an acclaimed speaker and author of food technology and nutritional articles, and has been extensively quoted in the media.
		Dr. Monica G. Marcu - Scientist, Researcher and Author Dr. Marcu holds a Ph.D. (pharmacology), Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy), Nursing Degree, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Dr. Marcu is a highly respected researcher and clinical pharmacologist, and has been "in love with trees," as she puts it, ever since she can remember. This early love and fascination led her to study plants, particularly medicinal and healing plants, and her study and research of Moringa is incorporated in her book "Miracle Tree." Dr. Marcu's background as an expert on the nutrient-rich Moringa is impressive. She has worked in clinical pharmacies and in biomedical research laboratories at the University of Ottawa, the National Institute of Health, and the National Cancer Institute.
		Lowell Fuglie - Scientist, Humanitarian and Author Lowell Fuglie is known as one of the foremost experts on Moringa the world over. His many publications have been read and distributed around the globe. He has a Bachelors degree in English and a Masters degree in International Administration. Lowell has become known as the Johnny Appleseed of the Moringa tree. For years now he has been spreading the news—and the seeds—of the remarkable Moringa tree. We are privileged to have Mr. Fuglie as an advisor and consultant in establishing Zija International as the Moringa Company.