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Frequently Asked Questions
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These Frequently Asked Questions are pulled directly from the Monavie literature and pertain specifically to the Monavie product. Quesions regarding the ACAI berry can be found on a separate page.
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How much açai is in the MonaVie juice blend?
What are the benefits of using MonaVie products?
What are the green clumps in MonaVie juice?
Why does my product sometimes taste or look
different?
What diseases or health conditions can MonaVie
help with?
What is the nutritional content in 4 oz. of Original
and Active juice?
Does MonaVie interact with any prescription
medicines?
What is the ORAC value of MonaVie (Original)
juice and MonaVie Active juice?
Can people with diabetes consume MonaVie
products?
Why does MonaVie use preservatives in its
products?
Are MonaVie products FDA approved?
How much açai is in the MonaVie juice blend?
MonaVie has chosen not to disclose the exact
amount of each ingredient in its formula. Our
product formula is proprietary and is considered
one of the company’s greatest intellectual assets. The
ingredients appear on the label in order, by amount,
from most to least. This means that because açai is
the first ingredient listed on the label, it is the most
abundant.
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What are the benefits of using MonaVie products?
People who regularly consume MonaVie have
reported an increase in energy, better health, an
overall sense of well being, and an improvement in
joint health.
Some benefits will be noticed over an extended
period of time, as is often the case with glucosamine
and joint health. MonaVie products are known to
have a cumulative effect.
MonaVie products are not formulated to cure or treat
any diseases, disease symptoms, medical conditions,
or ailments.
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What are the green clumps in MonaVie juice?
juices are heart-friendly substances known as monoand
poly-unsaturated fatty acids, which come from
the açai berry. Depending on the area of the Amazon
and the time of year the açai berry is harvested,
the fat content may vary slightly from bottle to bottle.
These fats tend to coagulate or clump together when
flash pasteurized. These fats are not harmful; in fact,
they are very healthy. Please shake the bottle well
before pouring.
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Why does my product sometimes taste or look
different?
As with any natural product, there can be variation
from batch to batch. For example, depending on the
area of the Amazon and the time of year the açai
berry is harvested, the healthy fat content may vary
slightly from bottle to bottle. As with any natural fruit
or vegetable, it is not produced with the exact same
nutritional composition every time it grows. Every
effort is made during the manufacturing process to
ensure that MonaVie products are consistently safe
and nutritious.
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What diseases or health conditions can MonaVie
help with?
MonaVie does not provide medical advice. If you
are under the supervision of a physician for any
reason, please consult with him or her before taking
MonaVie. MonaVie products are foods and are
not intended to prevent, treat, or cure any disease
or medical condition. Foods are intended to provide
your body with the nutrition necessary to maintain
and promote good health.
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What is the nutritional content in 4 oz. of Original
and Active juice?
Calories from Fat: 20
Total Fat: 2 g, 3%*
Cholesterol: 0 mg, 0%*
Potassium: 220 mg, 6%*
Sodium: 20 mg, 1%
Total Carbohydrate: 24 g, 8%*
Dietary Fiber: 3 g, 12%*
Sugars: 12 g
Protein: 1 g, 2%*
Calcium: 25 mg, 3%*
Vitamin A: 125 IU, 3%*
Vitamin C: 60 mg, 100%*
Iron: 1.5 mg, 8%*
Vitamin K: 43 mcg, 48%*
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Not a significant source of saturated fat or trans fat.
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Does MonaVie interact with any prescription
medicines?
MonaVie does not provide medical advice. If you
are taking a prescription medication and are under
the supervision of a physician, please consult with
your physician or pharmacist before taking MonaVie.
MonaVie Original and Active are very safe to
consume. Some prescription medicines, however,
are known to interact with foods. Some food/nutrient
interactions you should be aware of when taking
MonaVie include vitamin K with blood thinners or
anti-coagulants (e.g., Coumadin®), and potassium
with blood pressure (e.g., metoprolol and propranolol)
and ACE inhibitor medications (e.g., captopril).
The amount of vitamin K in MonaVie juices is 12.4
mcg (12% Daily Value) per 1 ounce serving. The
amount of potassium per 1 ounce serving is 55 mg
(2% Daily Value).
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What is the ORAC value of MonaVie (Original)
juice and MonaVie Active juice?
Four ounces of MonaVie has an approximate ORAC
value of 4,000 to 5,000 units. This is the approximate
ORAC value of 5 to 13 commonly eaten fruits
and vegetables. Health experts currently recommend
consuming 5,000 ORAC units per day for optimal
antioxidant protection.
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Can people with diabetes consume MonaVie
products?
We advise those with any medical condition to consult
with their physician before consuming MonaVie products. Please understand that because each diabetic
is different, as some are insulin dependent and
others are not, MonaVie will affect each individual
differently. The natural sugar (carbohydrate) content
of MonaVie is 4 grams per ounce of juice and 5
grams per packet of gel. MonaVie does not add
any additional sugars to its products.
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Why does MonaVie use preservatives in its
products?
Please understand that it is with the safety of our
consumers in mind that we use preservatives.
MonaVie has no control over how the product is
used and stored once it arrives at its destination.
Because of this, and although we advise against
it, we understand that the product may not be kept
or stored in optimal conditions. It is in these lessthan-
satisfactory conditions that potentially harmful
bacteria can grow. This is why the preservatives are
used, to prevent such microbial growth from taking
place.
Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are approved
preservatives by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA). They are very safe and have
been used in food products for over a century. These
preservatives help maintain the product’s freshness
and nutritional content.
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Are MonaVie products FDA approved?
There is no official approval process or certificate
issued by the FDA to approve the sale of any food
or juice product in the United States. The Food and
Drug Administration has established stringent regulations,
called Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs),
to ensure the safety and proper manufacturing of
foods sold in the United States.
MonaVie is manufactured in a GMP-compliant facility.
The ingredients contained in MonaVie products
are generally recognized as safe (GRAS), and obtaining
prior approval from the FDA is not required.
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