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MonaVie™ Active contains glucosamine and celedron, which are shown to
restore joint health and significantly reduce joint pain and inflammation.
Phytonutrients are dietary components that are somewhat new to the field of
nutrition. Phytonutrients are generally described as chemical components of
plants that favorably alter the structure or function of the body. They have
been shown to have beneficial effects on health and disease prevention. In
an era of remarkable nutritional discoveries, it is appropriate to broaden
our definition of a nutrient to include substances proven by rigorous
scientific methods that are involved in disease prevention.
We include 19 deeply pigmented fruits from around the world, since this
provides the widest spectrum of disease-fighting, health-enhancing
phytonutrients and antioxidants.
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An antioxidant is a phytonutrient that prevents or delays oxidation. They
are common components of foods that prevent changes in color or flavor
caused by oxygen in the air. They prevent rancid tastes and odors from
developing in foods containing fat.
An antioxidant is most helpful when it spots a free radical (a
molecule which has an unpaired electron) roaming in our bodies looking for
ways to cause damage. An antioxidant neutralizes the free radical by
supplying the missing electron and forming a complete pair. Once the free
radical is neutralized, it is no longer reactive and capable of causing
vascular damage such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, or cancer, or
even the typical problems of aging like Alzheimer's, cataracts, and macular
degeneration.
The Acai berry
is the leading fruit, by weight, in MonaVie™. The Acai has been harvested
and consumed for centuries-and consumed by the Yanomami Indians who, as NBC
Today reported (5/13/2003), "have believed for centuries that the Acai holds
unique power...and is believed to help women after birth and to give anyone
who drinks it a burst of energy." Brazilian folklore has made the Acai berry
a legendary treatment for numerous ailments, and the natives often refer to
it as the "Amazon Viagra" or "the Wine of the Amazon." But it is only in the
last 3-5 years that the benefits of the Acai were discovered by the
Brazilian elite and North Americans who ate the imported and highly
perishable berry primarily as a frozen slush.
The astounding properties of the Acai are quickly gaining recognition
worldwide. Dr. Nicolas Perricone in his book, The Perricone Promise as
featured on The Oprah Winfrey show, lists the Acai as the world's number one
"superfood for age-defying beauty." Vogue magazine calls it "the next big
workout cocktail." (6/03) The Washington Post writes, the Acai "has a
beguiling berry-like flavor with intense chocolate overtones." (8/11/02) The
US Health Sciences Institute describes Acai as "nature's perfect food".
Scientifically, the Acai berry stands up to the praise and the scrutiny.
This little, dark purple berry that dangles in clusters from the 25 foot
Acai palm, nutritionally, has the ingredients of an ideal food:
-the protein profile of an egg
-essential fatty acids (omega 3,6, and 9) similar to olive oil
-a low glycemic index
-a leading source of anthocyanins, often reported as 30 times that of the
protective potential of red wine. (Of the many attributes of anthocyanins is
its anti-inflammatory qualities)
-high in fiber
-more than 16 phytonutrients and antioxidants
-copious amounts of trace (i.e. Co, Cr, Cu, Mo) and macro minerals (i.e. Ca,
Fe)
-packed with vitamins, including natural vitamin E (mixed tocopherols and
tocotrienols)
-an excellent source of plant sterols, particularly Beta-Sitosterol which is
associated with cholesterol lowering capabilities
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QUESTION:
What fruits are included in MonaVie™, besides the Acai berry?
ANSWER: In addition to the Acai berry, there are 18 fruits: White grape,
Nashi pear, Acerola, Pear, Aronia, Grape, Cranberry, Passionfruit, Banana,
Apricot, Prune, Kiwi, Blueberry, Bilberry, Wolfberry, Pomegranate, Lychee,
and Camu berry.
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Only 17% of the population consumes the recommended (3) to (5) servings of a
variety of fruits each day. By not getting our recommended intake of fruits,
we are missing out on the health benefits of vitamins, antioxidants, phytonutrients and fiber, needed for optimal health and disease prevention.
Hence, the development of MonaVie™, the perfect blend of nineteen rare and
lesser-consumed fruits from around the world. One serving of MonaVie™ each
day contains a variety of the most nutritionally dense fruits available for
families on the go and picky-eating children.
QUESTION: What is the nutrition information for MonaVie™? Why aren't there
more vitamins and minerals, etc., listed on the label?
ANSWER: MonaVie™ is a natural food source of antioxidants and phytochemicals
that are available only in whole foods. It is the wide spectrum of a small
amount of numerous phytochemicals that provide MonaVie's™ nutritional power.
While there are over 50 phytonutrients contained in MonaVie™, it is not
required to list, nor is it useful information. Labeling laws require you
list vitamin C, fat, protein, and other vitamins and minerals if a serving
contains any. However, MonaVie™ is not intended to be a source of
macronutrients, vitamins and minerals. For your information, one 1-ounce
serving contains 20 calories and 4 grams of carbohydrate.
QUESTION: Can you tell me how MonaVie™ and the Daily Essentials either
compliment each other or counteract one another?
ANSWER: By taking the Daily Essentials and MonaVie™ daily, you are getting a
very wide spectrum of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients.
While the Daily Essentials provide adequate and balanced levels of the
essential vitamins and minerals, in a concentrated form, MonaVie™ is a
natural food source of antioxidants and phytochemicals that are available
only in whole foods. In addition, the MonaVie™ Active contains glucosamine
and celedron, which are shown to restore joint health and significantly
reduce joint pain and inflammation.
QUESTION: If the Acai berry contains a complete protein, why are there 0
grams of protein in MonaVie™?
ANSWER: The Acai berry does contain a small percentage of complete protein,
which is very unusual for fruits. Because the serving size is only one
ounce, and there are 19 other whole fruits - seeds, skin, and pulp - the
protein level is less than .5 grams, and therefore, reads on the label as 0
grams. The power of MonaVie™ comes from the blend of 19 lesser known, deeply
pigmented fruits, which contain health-enchancing antioxidants and
phytochemicals.
QUESTION: If someone drinks the recommended 2-ounces of MonaVie™ Juice per
day, would they need to eat any other fruits?
ANSWER: MonaVie™ is a very concentrated source of the phytonutrients
contained in a variety of deeply pigmented fruits. Some of the fiber from
the whole fruits is missing, in order to make the drink palatable. You can
get fiber from other sources (whole grains, vegetables, and whole fruits),
but the bottomline is that we recommend that you consume MonaVie™ as part of
a well-balanced, high fiber diet, preferable including some whole fruits not
contained in MonaVie™.
QUESTION: How does Regular MonaVie™ differ from MonaVie™ Active?
ANSWER: MonaVie™ Active is the original MonaVie™ with two additional
ingredients meant specifically to help relieve joint/muscle pain and
inflammation, as well as regenerate the cartilage that is lost through the
normal wear and tear of the body. Even with the full impact of all the
nutrients available in fruits, your body needs extra care and attention as
we age. MonaVie™ Active contains all-natural Cetylated Fatty Acids and
Glucosamine that reinforce the original fruit blend by controlling and
repairing the damage our bodies experience. By helping to repair previous
damage, the benefits of these powerful fruits can then be felt as they make
a significant difference in the body. MonaVie™ is a unique proprietary
blend, the only blend of this kind, where scientific techniques have allowed
a water-based fruit mixture to be mixed, or emulsified, with a fat (Cetylated
Fatty Acids is made up of fatty acids), and then made available as a stable
and appetizing product.
QUESTION: What is Cetylated Fatty Acids?
ANSWER: Cetylated Fatty Acids are a proprietary blend of the necessary
essential fatty acids that lubricate your body's cells and revitalize the
membranes that cushion the bones and joints. The essential fatty acids have
also been shown to be useful in countering heart disease and rheumatoid
arthritis, as well as assisting in the regulation of your immune response.
Research indicates that Cetylated Fatty Acids significantly contributes to
improved joint function and pain reduction for anyone struggling with aches
and discomforts resulting from arthritis.
QUESTION: What is Glucosamine?
ANSWER: Glucosamine has been promoted and researched for over 20 years as a
viable supplement for regenerating cartilage, reducing pain, and improving
function in people who struggle with joint pain. The glucosamine in MonaVie™
Active is the same form (crystalline glucosamine sulfate) used in scientific
research that has proven glucosamine effective in restoring flexibility and
as a natural building block of healthy cartilage.
QUESTION: Are there any safety issues with Glucosamine and Celedrin in the
MonaVie™ Active Product?
ANSWER: Although there is no scientific evidence that glucosamine or
celedrin are harmful to any population groups, we recommend that children,
and pregnant and lactating women consume the MonaVie™ instead of MonaVie
Active, since there are no long-term safety studies. Extremely high levels
of glucosamine (much, much higher than the dosage in MonaVie™ Active) can
lead to gastric fluctuations, soft stool, diarrhea, and nausea, and extreme
cases, Abdominal pain, dyspepsia, diarrhea, increased blood pressure,
decreased blood pressure, fatigue, depressed mood, dizziness, increased CPK,
and photosensitivity.
QUESTION: Are individuals with allergies to shell fish able to consume the
MonaVie™ Active?
ANSWER: Glucosamine comes from shells of lobsters, crabs, and shrimp. People
allergic to shellfish are usually allergic to the protein portion.
Glucosamine is derived from chitin, a carbohydrate. The process used to
extract the glucosamine destroys proteins and antigens that the body would
normally react to.
QUESTION: Are diabetics able to take the MonaVie™ Active?
ANSWER: Technically glucosamine is a carbohydrate. The body is not able to
convert it into glucose so it does not provide additional sources of
glucose. If you are a diabetic, check first with your doctor and always
monitor your blood sugar. In diabetes, many factors can lead to changing
blood sugar levels. Studies show glycosamine did not affect insulin
sensitivity in humans. (Pouwels 2001).
QUESTION: How much glucosamine and Cetylated Fatty Acids are in MonaVie™
Active?
ANSWER: At the current time, this information is confidential. Because
MonaVie™ is packaged as a "food", it cannot be patented. In order to protect
the time, money and resources Monarch Health Sciences has spent developing
this product, we have chosen, for now, to keep the amounts of each
ingredient as proprietary information.
QUESTION: Has MonaVie™ Active, as a propriety new blend, been tested by
standard scientific methods?
ANSWER: With empirical evidence already available that shows MonaVie™ Active
will produce beneficial results, we are currently in the next phase of
testing to determine if this proprietary formulation will provide additional
benefits with the unique combination and enhanced bioavailability that has
not been achievable prior to MonaVie™ Active. We are currently seeking to
network with several leading research institutions and international
clinical testing sites to complete this research.
QUESTION: Is MonaVie™ approved by the FDA?
ANSWER: MonaVie™ is labeled as a nutritional product or food, as opposed to
a supplement. Because of this, there is nothing in the product that warrants
FDA review or approval.
QUESTION: Is MonaVie™ Kosher or Halal Certified? Would it be possible to
make it so?
ANSWER: As an international company, we are looking into various cultural
and religious certifications. However, at this time MonaVie™ is not Kosher
or Halal certified.
QUESTION: Is MonaVie™ pasteurized? What is the significance?
ANSWER: MonaVie™ is flash-pasteurized. This is for safety reasons, to
ensure that there are no harmful bacteria, etc. transmitted in the product.
Pasteurization, when warranted, is important to rid one of the very real
risks of pathogenic contamination and health threatening diseases. Avoiding
this very real threat to our health takes precedent over the theoretical and
unlikely risk of inactivating food enzymes, which have no recognizable
purpose in human nutrition (See next question and answer). As to the effect
of pasteurization on heat labile vitamins, it would not matter since
measurements are made after the process of pasteurization is complete. You
are guaranteed getting the amounts listed. Minerals are heat stable and are
not influenced by the pasteurization process.
QUESTION: What is the nutritional significance of plant enzymes?
ANSWER: There is an undocumented belief, by some, that the body's ability to
produce enzymes is exhaustible and that we need to ingest plant enzymes to
do the work of digestive enzymes. However, humans continue to produce
enzymes into their nineties. Perhaps there is a reduction in the ability to
produce enzymes, but the inability to replicate secretory cells would be a
more sound explanation than exhaustion of the cell's ability to synthesize
enzymes. Even if our bodies' were unable to produce digestive enzymes,
ingesting plant enzymes would not help. Food enzymes do not digest food in
the stomach, as they are destroyed during digestion and therefore fail to
enter the body.
QUESTION: Are preservatives added to MonaVie™?
ANSWER: Sodium Benzoate is the preservative used in MonaVie™. Once the
bottle is opened, the fruit mixture would be an ideal medium for
pathological organisms were it not for an insignificant and harmless
addition of 0.1% sodium benzoate. Foods containing this preservative are
much healthier than non-preservative foods since harmful microorganism
growth are inhibited, food oxidation is prevented, and food nutrients are
preserved. Sodium benzoate is completely out of the system within ten hours
of consumption. It does not cause cancer. The limit of sodium benzoate in
foods is not because of its toxicity or potential ill effects; rather, it is
a taste issue -- levels higher than 0.1% will leave an unacceptable
aftertaste.
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