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| MonaVie Active |
MonaVie Active Blend (GREEN)
MONAVIE ACTIVE™
Enhances your body’s joint health.
MonaVie Active is an advanced blend of plant-derived glucosamine and 19 body-beneficial fruits, including the Brazilian açai berry—one of nature's top superfoods. Scientifically shown to promote healthy joint function, glucosamine targets mobility and flexibility. Get moving today with this vital formula designed to support joint performance and recovery.
The Premier Açai Blend™
Offering peak levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients, MonaVie Active features a synergistic blend that supports joint health.
Açai, white grape, apple, acerola, aronia, purple grape, cranberry, passion fruit, prune, kiwi, blueberry, bilberry, wolfberry, pomegranate, lychee fruit, camu camu, pear, banana, and cupuaçu.
Key Benefits
• Formulated to enhance your body's joint health by increasing mobility and flexibility.
• Delivers the nutrition your body needs to help maintain a healthy range of motion.
• Glucosamine encourages the production of glycoproteins, which are essential to making and maintaining healthy connective tissue and joint cartilage.
• Helps you maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
Essential Facts
• Initial research suggests that drinking four ounces of MonaVie Active on a daily basis can enhance your body's antioxidant activity. (Visit http://www.monavie.com/science for more information.)
• Individuals who regularly consume MonaVie Active have reported an increase in vitality and an improvement in joint health.
• Extensive testing was conducted on MonaVie Active based on the WADA prohibited banned substances list, which consists of more than 170 substances from six categories. (World Anti-Doping Agency, The 2008 Prohibited List, International Standard.)
Range of Motion Study*
During a 12 week study on MonaVie Active, all participants showed a statistically significant improvement in range of motion with regard to the lumbar region and knees. In addition, participants noted a significant decrease in perceived generalized discomfort at weeks 8 and 12.
* This study was conducted in a relatively small number of healthy adults. Further studies with larger sample sizes are needed before these results can be generalized to the population at large.
1. What is MonaVie Active?
Enhances your body's joint health. MonaVie Active features the additional benefits of plant-derived glucosamine, which has been scientifically shown to promote healthy joint function by targeting mobility and flexibility. Designed to support joint performance and recovery, this vital formula delivers the resources your body needs to get moving.
• Individuals who regularly consume MonaVie Active have reported an increase in vitality, better health, an overall sense of well being, and an improvement in joint health.
• Initial research* suggests that drinking four ounces of MonaVie Active on a daily basis can enhance your body's antioxidant activity.
• Gives your body the resources it needs to help fight free radicals that target joints.
• Helps you maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
* For more information about this study, please visit www.monavie.com/science.
2. Is MonaVie Active juice safe for children and pregnant or nursing women?
The MonaVie Active formula is extremely safe; however, MonaVie Active juice contains glucosamine hydrochloride and esterified fatty acids, which have not been tested in these types of individuals. It is MonaVie's recommendation that children under the age of 12, pregnant women, and women who are nursing should not consume MonaVie Active juice or Gel. If further information is required, please consult with your physician.
3. What is glucosamine hydrochloride?
Glucosamine hydrochloride is a natural compound found in the body that is used to help make and form cartilage. Glucosamine has also been shown to help lubricate, cushion, and protect healthy joints.
4. Is one form of glucosamine more effective than another?
There are three types of glucosamine: glucosamine hydrochloride (HCl), N-acetyl glucosamine, and glucosamine sulfate. Both glucosamine HCl and glucosamine sulfate are rapidly converted into "free" glucosamine in the stomach. So, from a medicinal standpoint, they are equally effective. However, glucosamine HCl is 79 percent glucosamine, while glucosamine sulfate is only between 47 and 52 percent glucosamine. We formulated MonaVie Active juice with glucosamine HCl because this form of glucosamine contains the highest level of free glucosamine.
5. What are esterified fatty acids?
Esterified fatty acids promote joint health, improving flexibility and mobility. Esterification is the general name for a chemical reaction in which two chemicals (typically an alcohol and an acid) form an ester as the reaction product.
6. Why does the MonaVie Active label list "tree nuts (palm nut)"?
MonaVie Active's esterified fatty acids are derived from a 100 percent vegetable source (palm nut oil). The (US) FDA has made it mandatory to list all sources of potential allergens found in a product on its label. Eight major foods or food groups have been identified as common allergy causing foods in some individuals. Of these foods tree nuts are included. Since palm nuts are a tree nut and the esterified fatty acids come from palm nut oil, it is necessary to list it on the product label.
7. How might esterified fatty acids cause an allergic reaction?
Allergic reactions are caused by proteins. The esterified fatty acids in MonaVie Active may contain an extremely low level—an almost undetectable level—of protein from palm nuts. Because the amount of protein is so minute, it is unlikely that people with tree nut allergies will have an allergic reaction; however, in extremely sensitive persons it is best to avoid it all together. If you have an allergy to palm nuts, it is best to consult with your physician prior to drinking MonaVie Active.
8. If I have an allergy to peanuts, will I also be allergic to tree nuts?
No, not necessarily. Individuals with peanut allergies only should not have an allergic reaction to MonaVie Active because the product is not produced in a facility that manufactures peanuts or peanut oil.
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| MonaVie Pulse |
MonaVie PULSE Blend (RED)
MONAVIE PULSE™
Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
MonaVie Pulse was created with your heart in mind. Formulated with 19 fruits, including the superfruit açai, this delicious, heart healthy blend delivers powerful antioxidants to nutritionally support your cardiovascular system. With added benefits derived from plant sterols* (which studies suggest play a key factor in lowering cholesterol) and resveratrol, maintaining healthy cholesterol levels has never been easier. So show your heart some love and drink MonaVie Pulse today.
The Premier Açai Blend™
MonaVie Pulse features a heart healthy blend of fruits specifically chosen for their ability to nutritionally support cardiovascular health.
Açai, concord grape, pineapple, apple, prickly pear, pomegranate, elderberry,yumberry, bilberry, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, cranberry, raspberry, aronia, acerola, strawberry, cupuaçu, and camu camu.
Key Benefits
• Boasts heart healthy levels of plant sterols to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
• Features resveratrol, which supports your cardiovascular system by helping protect healthy blood vessels.
• Delivers powerful antioxidant polyphenols to promote a healthy cardiovascular system.
• Features a wide array of essential nutrients for optimal health.
• Offers potent antioxidant protection against free radicals.
• Delivers the antioxidant capacity of approximately 13 servings of fruits and vegetables in just four ounces.
Essential Facts
• Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.+
• Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is a primary line of defense against heart disease.±
• MonaVie Pulse provides a healthy, targeted approach to maintaining your cardiovascular health.
* Foods containing at least 0.4 grams per serving of plant sterols, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily total intake of at least 0.8 grams and as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. Two servings (4 ounces of juice or 2 packets of gel) of MonaVie Pulse contain 0.8 grams of plant sterols.
+ www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dc-ma/heart-coeur/index-eng.php
+ www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/heartdiseases.html
1. What is MonaVie Pulse?
MonaVie Pulse is scientifically formulated with 19 fruits, including the superfruit açai, delivering powerful antioxidants to nutritionally support your cardiovascular system. With added benefits of plant sterols (which studies suggest play a key factor in lowering cholesterol), resveratrol, and omega-3 fatty acids, maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system and healthy cholesterol levels has never been easier.
Helps maintain existing healthy cholesterol levels. MonaVie Pulse delivers added heart health benefits derived from plant sterols* (which studies suggest play a key factor in lowering cholesterol), resveratrol, and omega 3 fatty acids. Scientifically formulated with your heart in mind, this delicious formula offers key nutritional support to those watching their cholesterol.
• Boasts heart healthy levels of plant sterols to help maintain existing healthy cholesterol levels.
• Features resveratrol, which supports your cardiovascular system by helping protect healthy blood vessels.
• Delivers powerful antioxidant polyphenols to promote a healthy cardiovascular system.
*Foods containing at least 0.4 grams per serving of plant sterols, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily total intake of at least 0.8 grams and as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. Two servings (4 ounces) of MonaVie Pulse contain 0.8 grams of plant sterols.
2. What is a serving size of MonaVie Pulse juice and MonaVie Pulse Gel?
Drink two ounces of MonaVie Pulse juice twice daily. One serving (two ounces) provides 0.4 grams of plant sterols. For Pulse Gel, take one packet twice daily. One packet (one serving) also provides 0.4 grams of plant sterols.
3. How is Pulse Gel different from the juice?
Many plants include some substance known as plant sterols, phytochemical compounds found in the fatty tissues of plants. Wheat germ, sesame oil, wheat bran, and Brussels sprouts are rich in plant sterols. When plant sterols are consumed, they compete with cholesterol for absorption in the body. However, it is difficult to consume enough of these foods on a daily basis to derive enough plant sterols to maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
4. What are plant sterols?
Many plants include some substances known as plant sterols, phytochemical compounds found in the fatty tissues of plants. Wheat germ, sesame oil, wheat bran, and Brussels sprouts are rich in plant sterols. When plant sterols are consumed, they compete with cholesterol for absorption in the body. However, it is difficult to consume enough of these foods on a daily basis to derive enough plant sterols to maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
5. How do plant sterols work?
From your body’s point of view, plant sterols look a lot like cholesterol. Studies suggest that as you eat a meal with sufficient amounts of plant sterols, the body absorbs less cholesterol because plant sterols actually compete with cholesterol for absorption in the body. Foods containing at least 0.4 g per serving of plant sterol esters, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily total intake of at least 0.8 g, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. Two servings of MonaVie Pulse juice (4 oz.) supply 0.8 g of plant sterols.
Numerous human and toxicological studies conducted with plant sterols have shown no adverse effects in most populations. However, if you have a specific concern, health condition, or question regarding the consumption of plant sterols, we recommend you consult with your physician prior to consuming MonaVie Pulse.
6. How long do I need to consume MonaVie Pulse before changes are seen?
Studies have been conducted on the plant sterols contained in MonaVie Pulse. In these studies, cholesterol-lowering benefits were detected after consuming 0.8 grams of plant sterols daily for 4 weeks or more. MonaVie is currently conducting a study to determine whether Pulse, which contains 0.8 grams of plant sterols in 4 oz. of juice, is able to produce the same benefits over the same amount of time.
7. Are plant sterols safe?
Numerous human and toxicological studies conducted with plant sterols have shown no adverse effects in most populations. However, if you have a specific concern, health condition, or question regarding the consumption of plant sterols, we recommend you consult with your physician prior to consuming MonaVie Pulse.
8. Is MonaVie Pulse safe for women who may be pregnant or lactating?
If you are pregnant or lactating and have a specific concern or question about consuming MonaVie Pulse, we recommend you consult with your physician prior to consuming the product.
MonaVie goes to great lengths to ensure its products are safe. This includes using ingredients with Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status as required by the FDA prior to sale. MonaVie also ensures that its products are manufactured according to Current Good Manufacturing Practices as required by the FDA.
In addition to these requirements, MonaVie employs rigorous testing to ensure its products meet its pre-determined high quality standards for safety and purity. However, despite our confidence in the safety of MonaVie Pulse, MonaVie does not replace the advice of a physician.
9. Can I take MonaVie Pulse with my cholesterol-lowering medication?
Although MonaVie products are safe for consumption as food products, you should consult with your physician if you are concerned about ingredient contraindications.
10. Can I take Pulse with Active and/or Original? If I take both, how should I take them?
Yes, you can drink MonaVie Pulse with MonaVie Active or MonaVie Original. To get the full joint health benefits from MonaVie Active, you will need to drink 4 ounces of MonaVie Active as directed; to get the full benefits from the plant sterols, you will need to drink 4 ounces of MonaVie Pulse as directed.
11. Can children consume MonaVie Pulse?
MonaVie Pulse is targeted for adults watching their cholesterol and concerned with heart health.
12. Why should I be concerned about my cholesterol?
According to the American Heart Association, elevated blood cholesterol is a major risk factor in cardiovascular health. Nearly 100 million Americans have elevated cholesterol (>200 mg/dL) and, oftentimes, they don't even know it. Taking action now to maintain healthy cholesterol levels will help prevent such problems from arising.
Cholesterol levels can often be modified by lifestyle changes, such as eating a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, and high in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. MonaVie Pulse contains plant sterols, which studies suggest play a key role in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels already within the normal range. Consuming plant sterols as a regular part of a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol provides another natural option in the maintenance of cardiovascular health.
13. Do governments or professional health associations recommend consuming plant sterols?
In the US, the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) suggests the use of plant sterols in conjunction with other lifestyle changes produces positive effects on cholesterol levels achieved through dietary means. (The NCEP is a branch of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health.)
14. Have any clinical trials been done with plant sterols?
Plant sterols (phytosterols) have been clinically evaluated in many different populations, under different circumstances over the past 50 years. In a number of studies plant sterols have demonstrated the ability to improve cholesterol levels in humans. The health benefits of phytosterols have been well established, and public health authorities, such as the US National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP), are beginning to include phytosterols as part of their dietary recommendations (NCEP, 2001).
15. Can children consume MonaVie Pulse?
MonaVie Pulse is targeted for adults watching their cholesterol and concerned with heart health. Although MonaVie has taken steps to ensure this product is safe for consumption as a food, children should not normally be concerned with heart health or maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. MonaVie Original is a great product for children to consume.
16. What if I am concerned about cholesterol, joint health and antioxidant nutrition, but I only want to use one product? Which product should I take?
All of the MonaVie products contain açai and a blend of 18 additional body-beneficial fruits. MonaVie Original is for individuals mainly interested in antioxidant nutrition and aging. Built on the foundation of MonaVie Original, MonaVie Active also provides the additional benefits of glucosamine for joint health. MonaVie Pulse offers a potent blend of antioxidant nutrients for cardiovascular health and enough plant sterols (.8 grams per 4 oz, or 2 packets) to help maintain existing healthy cholesterol levels.
17. Why were plant sterols (phytosterols), omega-3 fatty acids, and resveratrol added?
Aren’t these already found in açai?
Plant sterols, often called phytosterols, are naturally occurring fats found in plants. Açai, a source of healthy fats, does contain some phytosterols. They are found in MonaVie Active and Original, but by adding more plant sterols to MonaVie Pulse, the product is able to support a healthy heart and maintain existing healthy cholesterol levels.
18. What is a serving size of MonaVie Pulse juice and Gel?
Drink two ounces of MonaVie Pulse juice twice daily. One serving (two ounces) provides 0.4 grams of plant sterols. For Pulse Gel, take one packet twice daily. One packet (one serving) also provides 0.4 grams of plant sterols.
19. How is Pulse Gel different from the juice?
MonaVie Pulse juice and gel are scientifically formulated with 19 fruits, including the superfruit açai, delivering powerful antioxidants to nutritionally support your cardiovascular system. Both the juice and gel provide 0.4 grams of plant sterols per serving. A serving of Pulse juice is 2 ounces and a serving of Pulse Gel is 1 packet (1 ounce). You will receive the same benefits from products; however, the gel is more portable for convenience when on the go.
20. What new fruits have been added?
Concord grape, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, elderberry, yumberry, tart cherry, prickly pear, pineapple, and cupuaçu.
21. Why did MonaVie choose to add these fruits to the Pulse juice blend?
Concord grape, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, elderberry, yumberry, and tart cherry were identified for their antioxidant content, especially polyphenols. Diets rich in fruits that provide a variety of polyphenol antioxidants have been shown to benefit overall health as well as the maintenance of cardiovascular health. Cupuaçu and yumberry help keep MonaVie on the cutting-edge of nutritional trends. Native to the Amazon Rainforest, cupuaçu has been praised as one of the next great superfruits for its nutritional properties. Pineapple and prickly pear have been added to enhance MonaVie Pulse’s flavor and nutritional profile.
22. How does the amount of açai found in Pulse compare to Original and Active?
Does it contain more or less açai?
Açai remains as the crown jewel and is the primary ingredient in MonaVie Pulse. The amount of açai in MonaVie Pulse is equivalent to MonaVie Active and Original.
23. What nutrition information is available for MonaVie Pulse Juice?
Label Information, MonaVie Pulse Juice: 100% Juice
Nutrition Facts
• Serving Size: 2 fl. oz. (60 ml)
• Calories: 45
• Calories from Fat: 10
• Total Fat: 1 g 1%*
• Sodium: 30 mg 0%*
• Total Carbohydrate: 8 g 3%*
• Dietary Fiber: <1 g 2%*
• Sugars: 7 g
• Protein: <1 g 0%*
• Vitamin A: 4%*
• Vitamin C: 70%*
• Iron: 2%*
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, or calcium.
Ingredients: Proprietary blend of açai (freeze-dried powder, puree), reconstituted fruit juice blend (concord grape blend, pineapple, apple, prickly pear, pomegranate, elderberry, yumberry, bilberry, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, cranberry, raspberry, aronia), puree fruit blend (acerola, strawberry, cupuaçu, camu camu), plant sterols (emulsified with corn syrup solids, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, gum acacia), Apple Phyto-Phenolics® (polyphenol blend), omega-3 (cranberry seed oil), resveratrol, natural flavors, potassium sorbate (preservative), sodium benzoate (preservative), citric acid.
No artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners, and no added sugar.
24. What nutrition information is available for MonaVie Pulse Gel?
Label Information, MonaVie Pulse Gel
Nutrition Facts
• Serving Size: 1 fl. oz. (30 ml)
• Calories: 35
• Calories from Fat: 5
• Total Fat: 0.5 g 1%*
• Sodium: 20 mg 0%*
• Total Carbohydrate: 7 g 2%*
• Dietary Fiber: <1 g 2%*
• Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 0 g 0%*
• Vitamin A: 2%*
• Vitamin C: 30%*
• Iron: 1%*
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, or calcium.
Ingredients: Proprietary blend of açai (freeze-dried powder, puree), reconstituted fruit juice blend (concord grape blend, pineapple, apple, prickly pear, pomegranate, elderberry, yumberry, bilberry, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, cranberry, raspberry, aronia), puree fruit blend (acerola, strawberry, cupuaçu, camu camu), plant sterols (emulsified with corn syrup solids, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, gum acacia), Apple Phyto-Phenolics® (polyphenol blend), omega-3 (cranberry seed oil), resveratrol, natural flavors, potassium sorbate (preservative), sodium benzoate (preservative), citric acid.
No artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners, and no added sugar.
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