The Daily Telegraph, United Kingdom By Roger Highfield, Science Editor (Filed: 01/07/2006) The bottles of pomegranate juice flown to Germany to stop England’s football players wilting in the stifling heat could have other health benefits, according to a study published today that suggests the juice can combat prostate cancer. Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a…
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Noni Juice and a Heart Stint
Q: I HAVE RECENTLY HAD A HEART STINT PUT IN AT THE HOSPITAL. I HAVE BEEN DRINKING NONI JUICE FOR ABOUT A YEAR. I REALLY THINK THAT IT HAS HELPED ME IN MANY WAYS AS MY HEALTH GOES. I CAN FIND NO ONE THAT KNOWS IF IT IS OK FOR ME TO CONTINUE DRINKING NONI…
Is FreeLife Goji Juice the best?
Q: Why does Dr. Mindell say his is the best and the only true Goji juice? Thanks, Angie A: Dear Angie, Because it’s advertising! We say and feel ours is the best and if you had your own brand you would probably say yours was the best too. The facts are, our goji juice has…
Goji Juice and Insulin Dependent Diabetes
Q: How will Goji juice effect an insulin dependent person? Thanks, Angie A: Dear Angie, Goji juice has a mild-moderate glycemic index rating and as such may possibly raise your blood glucose levels, although there are a few studies that have shown goji being beneficial for diabetics. Two reports I’ve read indicate that goji possesses…
Noni and the Prostate
Q: How does the noni juice stack up with the anti-oxidants in the muscadine grape and does this have any affect on the prostrate. A: Dear Linwood, Muscadine Grape Seed Extract is a potent antioxidant that has a concentrated source of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC’s). These anti-oxidants help protect cells from free radical damage and can…
Goji or Mangosteen for the Heart and Arthritis?
Q: Have there been reports of help with atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, or pulmonary hypertension? I appreciate all the details of ingredients on your website. Also, anything on results with rheumatoid arthritis? I’m investigating Mangosteen and/or Goji for these conditions. I’ve read mangosteen can prevent atherosclerosis, but am wondering if can help with a-fib, cardiomyopathy and…
Goji and Adult Onset Diabetes
Q: Ok, here is a specific question. Stated in the literature of Goji, it says that is can be beneficial for people with the onset of diabetes. Will it lower blood sugar in someone who has had diabetes for a while and is taking medication? And what are the long term benefits? This information is…
Acai or Pomegranate, which is better?
Q: I was wondering if you know which is a stronger antioxidant Acai or Pomegranate? I hear claims that pom. is stronger than green tea, wine or blueberries but I also hear that acai is stronger than blueberries but I’ve never seen a comparison on the two? what can you tell me? Thanks for the…
Goji and Clinical Trials
Q: Can you cite specific clinical trials or plans for such trials with regard to goji berries. Most research appears to be based on laboratory studies in China. Thanks Mr. Weisner A: Dear Mr. Weisner, I am not a research scientist nor do I work for NIH or big pharma. You and I are probably…
Can Goji, Noni, or Mangosteen Treat My Deperssion?
Q: I am looking for an alternative method to treat depression, which would be better, noni, mangosteen or goji to take? Thank you Brenda A: Dear Brenda, Goji history states that is also was known as the “happy berry”. Goji, noni, and mangosteen fruit juices are nutritious and ok for us to consume daily. My two cents worth…