anyone heard about Monavie - acai berry?

[Lilla]

I am an advocate of vitamins/supplements, however, I do know that not everything that's purported as "good for you" or "natural" is  really true.  I've been reading on health benefits of Monavie, which has acai berry in it.  I was looking into it this supplement for nutritional purposes only.

[Marcia2202]

I haven't tried it, but I believe it is a very good antioxidant, from what's in it. Depending on how concentrated it is, it is most probably way over prized at 45 a bottle. Just wanted to ask, how long does the bottle last?

Yeah, don't wanna go into the marketing bit...

Wouldn't consider it snake oil though, as they don't promise to heal illnesses, by what I've read. It's just a good mix of antioxidants and so far I have not come over a better mix of antioxidants on the market. I actually might want to try it after tx, to get back on track.

Marcia

[meki]

Actually guys --- Don't laugh at me...

LMAO --- My neighbor is selling the stuff and we're good friends.

I'm trying it out..

And while I haven't seen anything AMAZING... I will admit - My IBS is seeming to be less of a problem...

In fact -- I have NO PROBLEMS going any more... *GRIN*

LOL!

But --- I don't know if it can live up to all the "CLAIMS"... and it IS very expensive --- and the main guise of the product is MARKETING --- or pyramid level type marketing....

So whether it's amazing or not --- the claims are often ridiculous on most things... And Mo----na---- Vie--- is no different in that area.

I won't say it's snake oil --- but it falls in that category --- maybe a little off to the side.

Only thing I can say --- there doesn't seem to be anything in it that can hurt you.

LOL --- OK --- if you're allergic to it --- or have sensitivities --- or you process things differently than others it might.. But --- you all know what I mean.

I'm giving it a whirl --- cause heck -- I'm getting it for free right now... LMAO!

Meki

[Frank J. Perrotta]

this is some info on the acai berry: "It does contain a high amount of antioxidants, and has performed well in some test tube studies.
This doesn't mean it will perform as well in the human body, and furthermore, it's not much different than other fruits and vegetables.  According to tests done by the USDA Human Nutrition Research Council on aging at Tuft's University, prunes, raisins, and kale had the highest levels of antioxidants for 3.5 oz.  Practically all fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, as does tea, coffee, some oils and nuts, and even wine."

if the label is following the FDA guidelines and ingredients are listed in order of percentage then you are getting very little acai berry. Why pay $35 - 45 for pear juice?

[bralady]

Just reading all the comments about MonaVie.  If you have "tried it" for less than 90 days, you have not given your body the opportunity to detoxify itself.  MonaVie works at a cellular level and it takes 120 days or more to build a new blood cell.  The difference between MonaVie and store-bought juices is that the store juices filter the berries, thus taking out many of the nutrients.  MonaVie uses all the berry; skin, pulp, juice, seed, etc. leaving in all the essential fatty acids and other nutritional benefits.  

As for the cost, if you become a member and buy a one-months supply (one case) at wholesale, the bottle is only $35.+ and gets cheaper the more cases you buy.  $45 is the RETAIL cost and why pay full retail?  

My plantars infaciitis and arthritis have greatly deminished and with cancer in my family, the antioxidants are my preventative measure.  You can "poo-poo" the product all you like, but it is offering many people a better life without the side effects of the many drugs which are killing our livers and kidneys, etc.  Good Luck!

[lab-rat]

A couple of women in my neighborhood sell Monavie.  I ran into them recently at a local gym and they had a table setup with samples, flyers and all sorts of information on it.  I chatted with them briefly, but I didn't buy anything since I'm on tx.  

However I thought I should mention that these people are just true blue health nuts...running all the time and in great shape.  They believe this gives them energy.  There was no agenda to sell this to a hep c patient, as they have no clue that I have hepc.  Just my 2 cents!

[Merideth5]

I took it day and night for a month and I noticed I hada lot more energy, but I was like "I am not spending $45 a month to get more energy I'll just try to get more sleep" Well the next montrh went by and I noticed a HUGE difference, This is good stuff, and I am no doctor, but I don't think anything in it is not natural, it's all fruit, and I know I eat a lot of fruit, but NOTHING compares to how a shot of this in the morning and evening makes me feel great. Happier, Healthier, and Thinner, yes I said thinner, it gives you a healthier mind set when you start and end your day with it.

Meri**