Morinda citrifolia: A healer called Noni

Noni Juice has been hailed as one of the most important health food supplements of our time. Studies show that it can help with a number of different existing health conditions including allergies, asthma, and skin conditions, cancers. Moreover, research is increasingly showing that regular use of Noni Juice products may be able to prevent certain health conditions, leading to a better quality of life as well as longer life for many people.

One of the primary ingredient bases for every Noni Juice company, though, is the Noni fruit itself. Noni, also called Morinda citrifolia, grows naturally in most island climates. Dr. Ralph Heinicke, a biochemist, discovered that the Noni fruit contains high levels of proxeronine, a precursor to xeronine, an alkaloid the human body can use to actually heal cells. Xeronine regulates the rigidity and shape of different proteins. According to Dr. Heinicke, high blood pressure, menstrual cramps, arthritis, gastric ulcers, sprains, injuries, mental depression, senility, poor digestion, atherosclerosis, blood vessel problems, drug addiction, and pain are only some of the conditions Xeronine can help.Proxeronine is the precursor to Xeronine in the body, meaning that it becomes Xeronine in the intestines when it comes into contact with a particular enzyme. According to Dr. Heinicke, both Proxeronine and this enzyme are abundant in Noni juice. The body does produce Xeronine, its production is fairly low and varies according to environmental conditions and the person’s mental and emotional state. For example, the more stress and negative emotions one experiences, the less Xeronine the body will produce.

A study done by Dr. James A. Duke, the world renowned ethno botanist, who spent 30 years with the USDA, shows that Morinda Citrifolia (Noni) has 15 separate chemicals that are Cancer-Preventive. He also found out that it has:

15 Cancer-Preventive properties, some of which are as follows :

Antitumor (Breast),Antitumor (Cervix),Antitumor (Colon),Antitumor (GI) Antitumor (Lung),Antitumor (Pancreas),Antitumor (Prostate),Antitumor (Stomach),Antiulcer

Another of the most important Noni Juice ingredients for many companies is other fruit juices. Naturally occurring, the Noni fruit tastes quite poorly. In fact, most companies have found that if the Noni is not blended with other naturally occurring ingredients, many consumers simply won't drink the product because it tastes so horrible. As a result, many companies blend it with a number of other juices to round out their Noni Juice ingredients listing. Most companies choose to use apple juice, pear juice, or beet juice to make the taste a bit easier to swallow.

Sweetener is one of the final most important Noni Juice ingredients for some companies. Most choose to use a natural sweetener. Honey is very popular. Many companies choose to completely avoid sweeteners that might have adverse health effects like refined white sugar.