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Comment by Tifaeny on November 10, 2009 at 2:40pm

Wow
dis be an interesting
combo
loaded with sides
mmm yummy!

Comment by Food Tech in CA on November 10, 2009 at 11:27am

Joshua, please share the relevant facts with us, as I have in my previous posts. Remember, acai is only one of nineteen fruits used in MonaVie. Does Dr. Shauss explain how the ORAC value of the acai drops from 1,027 umoles (as an ingredient) down to 22.81 umoles, when added to MonaVie?

Comment by joshua on November 10, 2009 at 9:02am

Good Morning-
Well I just picked up reading where I left off in "Acai; from the Amazon" revised, by Dr Alex S. WOW, it really has a plethora of information. I highly recommend everyone here to read this book and get your facts from Dr. S. particularly chapter 5. I think that this chapter really explains Ft's concerns regarding the difference in ORAC values from acai to MV blend.
It really is an incredible product. I appreciate the dialogue we have shared in that, it has prompted me to get to the research myself. Now I am certain that I am involved with the right company/product as well as in business with the right leaders in TEAM/Monavie.
Thanks,
Have a blessed day

Comment by Food Tech in CA on November 9, 2009 at 11:24pm

Love to see that Nanpurks. How do you find the link?

Comment by nanpurks on November 9, 2009 at 10:58pm

By now members may know about the Monavie Blog that you get to through your virtual office. Come share your experience. It opened today.

Comment by Food Tech in CA on November 9, 2009 at 1:16am

Thank you Nanpurks for setting the record straight. That explains why Bobby J. all of a sudden removed all references to MonaVie from his website here. Thanks for again bringing up the patent by Dr. Schauss. On his powerpoint presentations, Dr. Schauss points the the ORAC score of his processed freeze-dried acai concentrate. There it is listed as 1,027 umoles/gm. However, on his patent application, the highest ORAC for the powder is 536 umoles/gm. A little disingenuous, I'd say.

It doesn't really matter, because the ORAC of MonaVie is only 22.81 umoles/ml. Quite a drop from 1,027 to 22.81. This indicates a low level of acai in the product. To corroborate this we can look at the level of the predominant antioxidant in acai. This would be anthocyanins (pigments). It was measured at 0.095 mg/ml. Very low indeed. Saying that acai adds anything to MonaVie is like throwing a grape in a bucket of water and calling it wine.

Comment by nanpurks on November 9, 2009 at 12:34am

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7563465.html

The patent on the processing the acai berry iwhich protects the nutrients. The acai has been eaten for centuries but it is so fragile that no one outside of the local area could enjoy it. Dr. Schauss is the researcher who has been awarded a U.S. Patent (and possibly foreign patents in the future) on the process that has allowed the nutrients from the acai to be shared around the world.

You can download the pdf of the patent if desired.

Comment by nanpurks on November 9, 2009 at 12:16am

Food Tech, I have never been warned of anything by Monavie. So you are making things up. Bobby was told he could not sell on-line. He was not told he couldn't post. Get your facts straight since you are playing the authority on Monavie.

Monavie is a synergistic product with the nutrition from 19 fruits. Too bad you threw the bottle away that was given to you, or at least that is what you told us.

Your statements made in the last post are based on delusion.

Comment by Food Tech in CA on November 8, 2009 at 11:40pm

My, My, Dyane. I see MonaVie doesn't do a thing for psychotic outbursts. I was waiting for you to cite your scientific references that back the claims you're are making. There are none. One of the rules of argument is that if your opponent says something totally ridiculous, you are not obligated to respond. An example would be if Dyane said that she has Bigfoot living in her basement. I have no reason to attempt to disprove such a statement. So, Dyane, if you want to debate on an intelligent level, you need to supply the credible source of your incredible information. Otherwise, I won't waste my time responding to your nonsensical claims.

Bobby J. and Nanpurks are well known on the purplehorror.com website. Both have been warned by MonaVie about posting nonsense online, but obviously, they've ignored it. I have always posted as Food Tech, no matter where I post. Since no one has ever been able to challenge any of the scientific information that I reference, there is no reason to change my moniker. Bobby J. is the male version of Dyane. He never documents anything that he writes about. He gets his kicks by attempting juvenile insults. I think it bothers him that I don't offend easily. I grew up with five brothers, so he's going to have to try a lot harder.

No one needs to believe anything that I write. However, if you want to check things out for yourself, I can point you in the right direction.

To find out the ORAC score and the total phenolic level (polyphenols) of MonaVie, you can use the study by AIBMR Life Sciences (Dr. Schauss). This was sponsored by MonaVie. Find it at: http://www.aibmr.com/news/pdfs/antioxidant-juice.pdf Refer to Table 1 on page 8329. Here you'll find the total ORAC as 22.81 umoles/ml. Also, the total phenolics are listed as 1.48 mg/ml. Multiply either of those numbers times 29.57 (milliliters in a fluid ounce) and multiply again times 4 ounces (days serving of MonaVie).

Now compare this to various fruits and vegetables found in the USDA ORAC Table of Selected Foods - 2007. Find it at: http://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/Place/12354500/Data/ORAC/ORAC07.pdf

To compare to other juices, use the recent study done at UCLA at: http://www.pomwonderful.com/pdf/Antioxidant_Beverage_Study.pdf

If anyone has a question that I can help with please email me at: Foodtech101@Yahoo.com

Comment by Todd Zeigerman on November 8, 2009 at 10:02pm

I applaud Kim and Joshua for handling this debate very well and being professional about it. That is exactly what Monavie probably would want on their team. But if you are going to sell a product, be prepared for others being skeptical and asking questions. I appreciate the ones that came forward with some science and facts (Food Tech in CA) but Dyane you have done nothing but retaliate with insults. How do you expect anyone to take you serious, in buying this product? Your facts are absurd and silly. Your name calling I find unclassy, lacking in good taste. I advise you to take some lessons from Joshua and Kim. I joined this group because I am looking for a Juice with various fruits. But I have every right to ask questions, just like anyone else. But please don't come back and call me stupid. Saying I am lacking intelligence for being skeptic. Everybody should research in everything and not take everybody's word for it. If it has helped some people, that is great. Just adding my two cents.

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