MonaVie/Acai Berry Juice

I wouldn't be skeptical just because someone is a distributor for a product. A distributor cuts the middle man out of the picture, so the products distributors have can be higher quality. It is just a different business paradigm. In fact, for a distibutor set up business to do well, they HAVE to have top notch products or the business collapses. I am MUCH more skeptical of GNC and Walmart health products because they don't have to have pharmaceutical grade products - they only have to be a FOOD GRADE product - mostly filler and they don't check the extraction processes for supplements and products. For example, fish oil at these places is not cold pressed because it is more expensive so the capsules lose their omega 3 benefit - those companies are mostly interested in passing along cheapness to the consumer.

Just a side note - you wouldn't be skeptical about scrapbook paper sold by a Close to My Heart consultant - don't be skeptical about nutritional supplements sold by a nutritional distributor and consultant. They are more educated about nutrition by far than the average joe!

Acai berries are one of the richest fruit sources of antioxidants. There are rich in calcium, vitamin e, and phosphorus. The fatty acid ratio resembles that of olive oil, they are high in fiber, and neutralize free radicals and support the cardiovascular system. Search it online, there are tons of places to purchase this in a capsule form or as a juice that you drink. Check Whole foods or a similar health food store too. I would be skeptical of the distributor setup as well. Good luck!

Hi L. ~ i have heard about it, but there is no proven research this does anything and has a lot of sugar. I mean, lots. A good thing to keep in mind is 4 grams of sugar is 1 teaspoon of sugar. So if something has 28 grams, that is 7 teaspoons of sugar (i am not saying that is how much is in it, just an example). If you are looking for a way to get your fruits and veggies in, i would suggest juice plus. There has been several studies at top universites like yale and bringham young that prove this stuff works. It is all organic fruits and veggies stuffed into a capsule or chewable for the kids. Dr. William sears that is frequently on the dr. Phil show backs this product and has made informational c.d's on this based on research. Oprah also had written an article in june of 2004 about different vitamins and out of 100, only 6 passed. Juice plus was one of them. Hope this helps...and if you want more info, please let me know as i have the cd's and every study published...i would be happy to point you in the right direction and get you the info. You need(the amer. Cancer society and amer. College of cardiology also back this. That is huge!!)

~nikki

you do not need to be a distributor. I see it at wild oats all the time, exact same brand name. It is costly and is supposed to be very very dense in nutrients and phytoelements. Basicly all berries are very rich in antioxidants as well if you want to go with a cheaper option, but acai is supposed to be the highest. Don't be skeptical cause she is right to some degree. It is great stuff. I've had it once. Try it!

I don't know about the "MonaVie" part of the name - but I've seen and tried Acai juice that I've found in the fresh produce section at Jewel. I'd guess Trader Joe's or Whole Foods would also have this in stock to try before spending $35 for a bottle.

J.

My mom was drinking it for a while for her arthritis in her hands. It is super expensive, not sure why she stopped, but is not drinking it anymore. She has a friend whose brother sells it. I would be skeptical too!

I was drinking Xango which mad e a huge difference in my arthritis and other ailments. Also expensive and set up through distributor (Still expensive if you are a distributor!) ... I found some at Meijer that tasted horrible and then discovered on e that is mangosteen and Acai berry mix. IT does help aLOT Its worth giving a shot on a less expensive brand if you can find it. Make sure it has the whole fruit that is key

I buy it at Whole Foods all the time. I can say that it tastes good but as far as all those benefits...