Noni Juice - Vitamins & Supplements Message Board

TheHappyMan · 05-08-2006, 03:59 PM

So weve all heard about the magical qualites of Noni Juice, the juice from the "Morinda Citrifolia" fruit that is harvested in Tahiti.
Examing the product it appears to have a fair vitamin content (but in rather small doses).

So, whats the story here folks. Why is the claim that this herbal supplement is better than the rest of the stuff thats available to us at Vitamin and Health Food stores..... ?????

6foot3 · 05-08-2006, 05:40 PM

Good question as i've wondered this myself....However have you noticed 4 to 5 yrs back it was all the rage with infomercials and now i rarely hear anything about it so it must not be the self proclaimed cure all end all disease healer as promised...That being said although its vitamin/mineral content are low i'm sure as an exotic fruit that its Phytonutrient levels may be what helps with diseases as in Blueberries, Pomegranates and Grapes which are loaded with Anthocyanidins,Pterostilbene and Resveratrol which may or may not be its secret.....

rheanna · 05-09-2006, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHappyMan

So, whats the story here folks.

HappyMan,

The story is that it's a fruit. Fruit is good for you. Most fruits have lots of vitamins and those other good things that make nutritionists say we should be eating lots of fruits and veggies. But everyone is eating oranges and bananas, and if you want to make money you have to find something new (at least to the target market), and package it in a form that the potential customers can't get at the farmer's market. That is, you juice it, bottle it, and make outrageous claims that it'll cure you of all diseases regardless of the rest of your diet, and you charge big money for a small dose of the product. People will think that it's a miracle product because the advertising literature says it has lots of vitamins and phytochemicals and blah blah and therefore is good for you. You, the manufacturer, don't have to mention that there are lots of other (cheaper!!!) fruits available at your grocery store which supply the same nutritional goodies.

It's marketing.

--Rheanna

Ilovetocruise · 05-09-2006, 07:09 AM

Not only is it marketing, the stuff tastes absolutely horrible. I would much rather drink grape or blueberry juice!

TheHappyMan · 05-10-2006, 11:03 AM

Sounds like we have figured it out !!!!!!

I like to mix 100% pure cranbury, cherry, grape , and blueberry juices in equal amounts Tastes fantastic. Cheaper than Noni juice.