What Makes MonaVie Unique?
• The Key Ingredient: MonaVie’s açai leverages a proprietary method of preserving the benefits of the açai berry into a freeze-dried powder. Rich in polyphenols (a powerful form of antioxidants), açai is able to neutralize free radicals, thereby lowering oxidative stress. What’s important to note is that the açai berry’s nutritional properties are volatile and can easily be compromised if not properly harvested and processed. The process used to make MonaVie’s açai freeze-dried powder is the most effective method of ensuring the nutrient content and antioxidant activity of the açai berry.

• The Blend. The açai berry is arguably the most important fruit in existence for your health. Experts have referred to açai as the world’s No. 1 superfood. But nature has given us literally thousands of different phytonutrients and antioxidants that are important for our bodies to function optimally. While it may be difficult to get too much of a good thing, it would be unwise to ignore the variety of health benefits that nature’s other fruits have to offer. This is why MonaVie products include a blend of beneficial fruits from around the world. Together, their synergistic effect reaches far beyond what any single fruit could
accomplish. MonaVie believes in the philosophy of Balance– Variety–Moderation: balance is better than relying upon the contribution of a single ingredient; variety can produce greater benefits than one particular nutrient; and moderation is more powerful than excess.

• The Process. MonaVie takes great care at each step in production to ensure the highest quality standards are met. (Harvesting) The process begins with the harvesting of the açai berry deep within the Amazon River basin. Unlike poachers, who illegally chop down an entire tree just to harvest a 12-inch section of the tree know as the palmito (or “heart of the palm”), our conservative harvesting method removes only the açai berries, thereby preserving the life of the tree and promoting the preservation of the rainforest. (Processing) Açai is a powerful yet delicate fruit and much of its vitamin and nutrient content can be lost within 24 hours after harvesting, if not properly cared for. To preserve its full complement of nutrients, our açai is frozen soon after harvesting. This frozen açai is then processed into our patent pending, freezedried formula, the most effective and nutrient-dense form of açai available. (Formulation and bottling) Most companies use a process known as kettle pasteurization. This process involves heating the formula for several hours and can inadvertently “cook out” many of the nutritional properties. However, MonaVie uses flash pasteurization in which the formula is rapidly heated, bottled, and cooled, thereby capturing the fresh flavors, vibrant colors, and dense nutrient content of the blend.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. What are the green clumps in MonaVie juice?
The green film and clumps seen in the MonaVie 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.

4. 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.

5. 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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Dr. Nicholas Perricone, a well-known nutritionist, called acai "nature's perfect energy fruit" in his 2005 best-selling book, The Perricone Promise: Look Younger, Live Longer in Three Easy Steps.

6. 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 9.6 mcg (12% Daily Value) per 1 ounce serving. The
amount of potassium per 1 ounce serving is 55 mg
(2% Daily Value).

7. 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.

8. What is the nutritional content in 4 oz. of Original and Active juice?
Calories: 120
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: 38.4 mcg, 48%*
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Not a significant source of saturated fat or trans fat.

9. Why has the information on the label changed
for the MonaVie Active and Original juices?
MonaVie is the premier açai juice blend. With its superior antioxidant properties, the açai berry is the crown jewel of MonaVie. Because of açai’s significance, MonaVie has increased the amount of açai in the juice blend. The increased level of açai means more nutritional and antioxidant benefits to your health. The açai berry is rich in beneficial nutrients that contribute to the calorie content of the juice blend. The newest label now lists: 30 calories, 5 calories from fat, 0.5 g of fat, and less than 1 gram of dietary fiber per serving. Other changes have been made to the label to illuminate the juice’s contents. For example, the bottles now display 100% juice. The labels now
also provide the amount of vitamin K and potassium.


10. If açai has the protein profile of an egg, why does the label state 0 grams of protein?
Protein quality is usually ranked by comparing it to the amino acid profile of an egg, which is regarded as ideal. Protein is found in animal and plant sources. Animal proteins such as meat, milk, and cheese are more similar to an egg’s protein profile and are ranked higher in quality than protein from plant sources. This ranking is based upon the profile of the essential amino acids it possesses.
The açai berry is unique because it contains all the essential amino acids. Therefore, the protein found in açai is considered a high-quality protein, even though it is from a plant. Protein quality, however, does not directly refer to
the amount of protein. While açai is a complete protein—meaning it has all essential amino acids— the actual amount of protein per serving is less than one gram per ounce; therefore, it states “0 grams” of protein on the product’s nutritional facts panel. Four ounces of MonaVie juice, however, provide 1 gram of protein.

11. 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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12. Can you compare MonaVie and “X” product?
We understand the desire to do direct product comparisons with MonaVie; however, due to current company policy, we cannot provide side-by-side
product comparisons. Direct product comparisons come with significant legal liability. It is simply best to not do them. We are, however, happy to provide you with some information describing the benefits of MonaVie’s fruit juice blend and the reasons that make MonaVie the amazing product it is. The açai berry naturally contains a good amount of heart-healthy fats—monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. Many companies choose to clarify or remove these fats from their açai products; however, MonaVie is committed to only providing açai that has not been clarified and that has higher nutritional quality.

The number one ingredient in the MonaVie juice blend is açai. By looking at the ingredient list you can see what ingredient is the most abundant. Most of the time, in other products, açai is not the first ingredient, which could indicate that the product only
contains a small amount.
MonaVie uses freeze-dried and frozen puree of acai. By freeze-drying the açai, up to 100% of the phytonutrient composition is maintained. Freezing the açai puree also helps guarantee a significant
amount of the berry’s nutritional content is aintained.

13. 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.

14. Tell me about MonaVie’s glucosamine source.
The glucosamine hydrochloride in MonaVie Active juice and MonaVie Active Gel is produced from a
vegetarian source, and is the only non-animal, nonshellfish
form of glucosamine available. It can be consumed by people with shellfish allergies.

15. 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.