Question: Hello, Can you tell me what the ORAC Value per two ounces is in your Vitamin and Mineral supplements? Thank you, LuAnn Answer: Lu Ann, We don’t perform ORAC testing on any of our products. I have had a very successful and large holistic practice in Southern California for almost 18 years. I carry…
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A Few Words About our Bottles
Question: Dear CAOH Doc, Can you tell me what kind of plastic are used for your Noni Juice. You’ve explained that they are “frosted” to reduce the UV radiation exposure and resulting “deterioration of the juice.” However, I would like to know just how stable this plastic is (say compared to glass bottles), and the…
ORAC – Analysis – Flash Pasteurization
Rick, Here you go. If you have additional questions please feel free to e-mail me. 1. What are the respective ORAC values of each juice you products. Orac my opinion! 2. What lab do you use for testing and do you have any reproducible letters from this lab to show potential customers? All of our…
ORAC – My Opinion
Question: I am thinking of switching from Noni, which I order all the time from you, to Goji which appears to be higher on the ORAC scale. What do you think? Answer: Gregory, ORAC, in my opinion, is way overrated and is more a marketing tool than anything else. I have never paid it much…
CAOH – Testimonial 5/04/2007
This e-mail was sent to myself and five other top juice manufactures, Genesis Today and Dynamic Health being two of them. Scroll to the bottom to read the wonderful testimonial Sam sent me. Dear Sirs, My concern as a lay person and customer of dietary supplements and Juices, I find that every supplier makes claims…
Which juice is better, Goji or Noni?
Question: Dear Dr. Ettinger, Which juice is better, Goji or Noni? Scot AB, Canada Answer: Scot, Noni and goji are totally different, like strawberries and grapes or carrots and broccoli. These fruits and vegetables are both different and both very good for you. That’s why it’s best to have a variety of fruits and vegetables…
Are Goji Pollysaccharides Destroyed by Flash Pasteurization?
Question – 27 Feb 2007: Hello, I just ordered 12 bottles of your Absolute Goji juice. A friend of mine just started selling Freelife Goji and insists her product is far superior because they do not pasteurize it at all. She claims that the polysaccharides (sp) get destroyed even with “flash pasteurization.” Can you briefly…
What is The Glycemic Index?
Dear Dr. Ettinger, What is the Glycemic Index? A: The Glycemic Index (GI) is a measuring system that ranks carbohydrates on the extent to which they raise blood sugars levels after eating. It makes a gram for gram comparison of carbohydrates in individual foods, and provides a measurable, evidence-based index of the concentration of glucose…
Old Goji vs. New Goji Formula
Question: (Paraphrasing) – Your new goji juice tastes different, what’s going on? Answer: Dear Lori, First, we changed our goji formula back in July 2006. Second, We did not add vitamin C exactly. We added the Amazonian camu-camu fruit, which is one of the richest sources of natural vitamin C on the planet. Vitamin C…
Contraindications to Drinking Goji Juice
Caution: Every indication is that goji is safe to drink in moderation. However, there is one exception to that rule. Like some other natural products, it may have anti-coagulant activity. While this is generally desirable, it could lead to a dangerous situation for anyone who is taking the prescription medication Warfarin (Coumadin). One should therefore…
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