Friday 6 January 2012

super food saturday - noni juice the magical elixir

i'm pretty sure that we have all heard super model miranda kerr talking about how much she loves using this powerful juice in her daily life, from putting it on problem areas on her skin to drinking a small amount daily.


i found that i can purchase noni juice from my local health food store, and i'm definitely intrigued and want to know more about this juice from Asia before i head out and buy some, as it is quite expensive.  can the juice from one fruit really have all theses healing benefits, lets find out.


here are some of noni juice benefits that are backed up by recent researches and studies:
(you know that i haven't come up with this stuff on my own, check out the full article at http://www.nonijuicebenefits.com/)



reduces cholesterol and triglycerides
a research by university of illinois college published in the aha journal revealed that cholesterol and triglycerides were reduced when the smokers were asked to drink noni juice for a month. an improvement in the blood lipid profiles were observed specifically reduced cholesterol by as much as 22%, triglycerides by as much as 54%, and hdl increased by as much as 16%.

boosts energy
there has been a conclusive research that noni has improved the ability of the body to perform physical activities and has increased the energy level of people using them. this may be attributed to the fact that polynesians used noni to energized themselves and prevent fatigue. research conducted on 40 athletes by the moscow scientific and practical center of sports medicine and published in journal of medicinal plants research found an increased endurance by 21% and increased antioxidant activity by 25% after testing them for three weeks.

prevents parasitic infections
the leaves and roots of noni fruit revealed in a study can suppress the growth of infections caused by parasites. the use of noni fruit can be traced to traditional folk medicines and folk people used them to cure parasitic infections.

relieves pain and provides sedative effects
extracts from the noni roots have shown sedative effects in a study with mice. a 1990 study, according to university of pittsburgh medical center has found out that it has analgesic and sedative component damnacanthal. thus it is recommended for use to treat menstrual cramps and other pains.in addition, noni fruit juices were found to increase joint health and mobility. the juice can help prevent bone problems like arthritis and other skeletal disorders. noni has xeronine and kb-c ingredients which aid in minimizing pain and swelling, relieving inflammatory conditions, and fortifying weak bones and ligaments.

prevents serious illnesses
in the june 2008 journal of plant foods for human nutrition, a study on noni and liver damage revealed that rats treated with noni juice have showed lesser possibility of liver damage. other studies that were conducted in this light showed that noni has protective quality to people who have healthy livers. this may also be true with other degenerative diseases. if noni is taken before the onset of any serious disorder, then well-being is assured.

inhibits growth of cancer cells
a study conducted on mice with lung cancer as subjects, the noni tree was found to contain a polysaccharide-rich substance, the noni-ppt. this investigation in 2003 concluded that noni tree has an inhibiting property for the growth of new cancer in man’s tissues.

a recent study using human subjects by the tianjin medical university was similarly conducted and the result was published in the journal, chinese medical research & clinical. the study showed an increased adaptive immune system activity by 32% and innate immune system activity by 30%. noni juice also decreased oxidative stress in the body by 19%.
in december 2001, the annals of the new york academy of sciences said that the antioxidant content of noni juice has reduced the formation of cancer cells in the body. also, they conducted in vitro setup and used animals as subjects. the memorial sloan-kettering cancer center in new york supported the previous findings by showing that the noni extract exhibits anti-tumor features. thus, it is believed to reduce or even cure cancer.

use for healthy skin and hair
some people have been using noni juice to beautify their skin and to cure some skin disorders like acne. this can be attributed to the high vitamin c contents of the fruit. another noni juice benefit is the prevention of hair loss. the extract of noni fruits can reduce the amount of hair loss in men and can help in rejuvenating hair follicles especially after chemotherapy.

helps with digestion
because the noni fruit are high in fiber, it is  good remedy for constipation because of its laxative effect. noni is also good for relieving stomach aches, and other digestive problems.

i'm pretty convinced, and i am going to buy a bottle on monday.  i'll keep track of how it makes me feel and let you know how it goes first hand.

hope you have a super saturday.

NK x


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