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A Geek's Guide to LeVive Juice

Read about the healthy benefits of each of the 5 juices that make up LeVive, an amazing health beverage. See what independent researchers have said about the ingredients and then judge for yourself!

Mangosteen A Healthy Tropical Fruit*

A Mangosteen is a tropical fruit that's nothing like a mango, and not widely known in the Americas, although a great favorite in the Mediterranean and Asia. One writer calls it "One of the most praised of tropical fruits".

Mangosteen juice is renowned for its health benefits, because of the presence of xanthones. However, the true benefit of a mangosteen is its unique and delicious flavor. Mangosteen, known as "Queen of all fruit", has been used for centuries by Asian health practitioners for its nutritional benefits and delicious flavor. It is known as an antioxidant-rich fruit. Mangosteen is thought to have been traditionally used by natural health providers for thousands of years. In India, for example, traditional ayurvedic doctors used the rind of Mangosteen to support a healthy digestive system. Modern day science has recently begun to appreciate the incredible, nutrient-rich value of Mangosteen and its wide-reaching, health-promoting properties.* We now know, for example, that Mangosteen contains a number of vitamins and minerals in trace amounts.

Xanthones in mangosteen have proven to kill this overgrowth of bacteria to improve and restore balance in the stomach. Xanthones are one of the important ingredients in the magosteen rind that possess great medicinal properties, along with several pharmaceutical properties. Benefits to note are increasing immune system strength, helping with joint flexibility and energy levels. Xanthones are natural, safe and free of side effects. Independent researchers world-wide have published dozens and dozens of papers on mangosteen and its xanthones.

Xanthones have been studied for their medicinal potential, as they demonstrate a number of pharmaceutical properties, including supporting microbiological balance, maintaining immune system health, promoting joint flexibility, providing positive mental support, and more. Xanthones A Family of Powerful Phytonutrients While most people know about the benefits of Vitamins and Minerals, far fewer are aware of the incredibly potent power and benefits of xanthones. Xanthones are potent antioxidants comprised of molecules and atoms that possess an extra electron. These extra electrons seek out and stabilize "free radicals", which are missing an electron and are blamed for a myriad of health problems caused as they seek out their "missing" pieces.

Interestingly enough, it is the rind of the mangosteen that contains the large number and concentration of xanthones, not the fruit itself. A list of some of the papers published on mangosteen xanthones and their use can be found by doing a search in the National Library of Medicine. The fruits have a thick rind, which encloses 5 to 7 fleshy segments, in which the seeds are embedded. The pulp has excellent flavor and is proclaimed by many as the best among tropical fruits. The fruit is the size and shape of a tangerine, with a thick, dark rind and creamy flesh. Mangosteen is marketed as a supplement, available as a juice and in capsule form.

Mangosteen juice is something that all athletes from all sports should consider using on a daily basis. Actually, Mangosteen juice is for the whole family and isn't contraindicated for any medical condition and has no side effects. It's all natural and tastes great, unlike many other dietary supplements out there that you can barely choke down.

Health Benefits of Goji Juice*

Goji juice is the latest in a seemingly endless string of juices being touted as cure-alls for a wide range of ailments. Some animal studies suggest possible health benefits from goji juice, such as reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol. Goji Juice as stated earlier is a derivative of the goji berry that comes from the Lycium species of plants particularly the barbarum variety commonly referred to as the English wolfberry, matrimony vine, or Chinese Boxthorn plant. In ancient Chinese history it was noted that not only the berry was used for treatments and cures but also the leaves of the plant as well. Goji juice is currently exploding in popularity in the west. Unfortunately whenever a genuine health promoting discovery such as goji is made there are many that quickly jump on the bandwagon with knock-off and spin-off products of lesser quality.

Goji juice contains 19 amino acids that are the building blocks of protein, including nine that are essential to the body. It contains more protein than whole wheat and contains higher levels of vitamin C than oranges and even contains 21 trace minerals. Goji juice appears to be a useful supplement to prevent liver cancer due to its preventative actions upon the liver and inhibiting damage and disease.

Goji juice is completely natural and thus it is drunk without sugar and artificial sweeteners. It has four unique polysaccharides, which are vital for the body to protect itself from disease, age and fatigue. Goji juices are extracted from the fruit called goji berries
Scientific studies reveal that many of the world's oldest, healthiest people consume regular daily servings of the goji berry. The potency of the goji berry is like nothing the Western world has ever seen. Scientific studies reveal that many of the world’s oldest, healthiest people consume regular daily servings of the goji berry, a tiny red fruit that may just be the world's most powerful anti-aging food.

Naturally bright red in color, the berries are shade-dried, resulting in a burnt-red fruit that looks similar to a raisin. Their taste is a tangy sweet-and-sour, often described as a cross between a cherry, a cranberry, and a raisin. Nature's all natural miracle in a bottle!
Goji juice is a wonderful and delicious tonic which has traditionally been used as a blood tonic. Taken as a tonic it is used to nurture the heart, relieve heart palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, and anxiety associated with blood and chi deficiency, especially when combined with chi tonics. Goji juice contains beta carotene. The liver enzymes act on the beta carotene to produce Vitamin A.

Pomegranate’s Healthy Benefits*

The impressive health values of this fruit had already been known since ancient days. The size of a ripe pomegranate can be as small as an orange or as big as a grapefruit, approximately 7-12 cm in diameter, depending on its variety. It has a rounded hexagonal shape, with thick reddish outer layer. Inside a pomegranate is about 700-800 tightly packed seed casings called arils that are deep red in color when nicely ripe. The taste of the juice differs depending on the variety and its state of ripeness. But basically, it can be sweet, sour or tangy.

Pomegranates have very high content of punicalagins, a potent anti-oxidant component found to be responsible for its superior health benefits. Amazingly, researches indicate that the capacity of anti-oxidant in this fruit is two or three times higher than that of red wine and green tea. The level of anti-oxidant is even higher than those of other fruits known to have high-levels of anti-oxidant, including blueberries, cranberries and oranges. This was attributed to the very high polyphenol content in the fruit.

They are also a good source of vitamin B (riboflavin, thiamin and niacin), vitamin C, calcium and phosphorus. These combination and other minerals in pomegranates cause a powerful synergy that prevents and reverses many diseases.

A new study has shown that drinking pomegranate juice frequently is extremely beneficial in fighting the hardening of arteries (atherosclerosis). It reduces the oxidation of bad LDL cholesterol which contributes to artery clogging and hardening. Not only does the juice significantly reduce the blood vessel damage, it is found to actually reverse the progression of this disease.

Another study positively proved that pomegranates contain a powerful agent against cancer, particularly prostate cancer. Here are some common ailments that are known to react positively with the use of pomegranate or its juice:
Anemia: Add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon with a little honey to a cup of pomegranate juice. Especially beneficial for women after monthly loss of blood due to menstruation.
Asthma: The high content of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in this fruit is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. It can greatly reduce wheezing in young children with asthma.
Dysentery: Drinking fresh pomegranate juice is an excellent remedy to soothe the pain and inflammation caused by severe diarrhea with blood and mucus in stools.
Loss of Appetite: If you can't eat, at least you can drink! Pomegranate juice can help increase your appetite.
Morning Sickness: Mix and drink an equal amount of honey with pomegranate juice for relief.
Sore Throat: The anti-inflammatory agent in pomegranate juice significantly reduces the soreness and redness in the throat.

Noni Juice Facts*

Noni juice benefits were not widely known until approximately 1950 when Ralph Heinicke, a biochemist, began studying the chemical composition of noni fruit. Some of the results of this noni juice health benefits study were the finding of an alkaloid which he named xeronine. This alkaloid is present in the healthy cells of people as well as plants and animals. It helps all body cells to do their job which in turn helps protein that your body needs for energy.

The noni plant grows in wet areas and the best place to find it is the Hawaiian Islands. It is also native to Burma and Australia. The fruit of the noni resembles a pineapple and the juice is widely used for a variety of medical problems.

Damnacanthal, a chemical component, found in the roots of the noni plant according to studies has a very high rate of success in changing cancer cells to normal cells.
The benefits of noni juice have been known for years in the south Pacific. Medicine men from long ago used noni for a cure-all.

Noni juice benefits are said to range from treating high blood pressure to increased energy levels. Menstrual cramps, depression, arthritis, and pain relief are among many ailments that are said to be relieved by drinking noni juice.

Some researchers believe that one noni juice health benefit is renewing energy when you feel tired, run down, and lethargic. The noni fruit is allowed to ripen, picked, and cold squeezed to increase the strength of over 140 ingredients. Noni juice is mixed with either water or other juices and it is best to drink it before a meal.

Also called Indian mulberry, noni fruit as discussed before, contains xeronine which we get from other sources of foods. However, with the increased use of chemical fertilizers and other factors we may not get as much of this alkaloid as we need. If your body does not have enough xeronine, you will feel continuously tired and have no energy, and actually become quite ill.

Noni juice benefits seem to cover a wide range of ailments and illnesses as well as promoting the natural functions of body cells. There are more studies going on as we speak exploring the benefits and hopefully cures of noni juice for many different afflictions. A vast majority of the general public is beginning to explore more natural remedies and become less of a pill-popping society.

Noni juice seems to fit that profile for promoting health and possibly curing certain afflictions. More beneficial studies are sure to follow.

Acai Juice Healthy Benefits*

The acai berry (ah-sigh-ee) grows in the Amazon Rainforest on acai palm trees and looks like a purple marble or purple grape. The Acaí berry (fruit) is 90% seed pit and 10% acaí pulp and must be carefully handled before it can be consumed. During the process the acaí berries with water are put into a machine and are agitated against one another. This process separates the acaí pulp from the seed to produce a thick acaí fruit pulp puree.

Acaí berry has a unique tropical fruit flavor and provides a high level nutritional benefits. The acaí berry contains high levels of antioxidants also known as anthocyanins. It also contains Omega Fatty Acids (healthy fats), Amino Acids, Fiber, Iron, along with many other vitamins and minerals.

Natives living in the Amazon river region in Northern Brazil, have had as part of their diet the acai berry for hundreds of years for it's nutritional value. It's healing and wellness powers are legendary throughout the area. The popularity of the acai berry is starting to spread from Brazil to the rest of the Americas.

Acai Berry has the following nutritional, health and wellness properties: Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory
Antibacterial Antimutagenic
Antimutagenic Cardiovascular System

Acai berries contain very high amounts of essential fatty acid & omegas proven to lower LDL & maintain HDL cholesterol levels. They also have a remarkable concentration of antioxidants to help combat free radicals and premature aging. Acai Berry is a source of a particular class of flavonoids called anthocyanins. The ORAC value of Acai Berry is higher than any other edible berry in the world! Acai Berry is also an excellent source of dietary fiber!

Acai is extremely rich in organic vegetable protein which does not generate cholesterol
during its digestion and is easier processed and transported to your muscles than animal protein (such as in milk or meat). Besides its outstanding content of protein and unsaturated
lipids, acai is also rich in carbohydrates which provide your body with the necessary
energy while working or practicing any kind of sport. That is why acai is served in most gyms,
sport clubs and beaches all over Brazil. According to medical research studies conducted on the acai berries, and cited below, their analysis reveals: An amazingly high concentration levels of antioxidants contributed to combating premature aging.

The proanthocyanidine contents in Acai Berries are 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins (these are the purple colored antioxidants) of red wine per volume. Acai Berries can help promote a healthier cardio vascular system and digestive tract, because of its synergy of monounsaturated (these are the healthily) fats, dietary fiber and phytosterols.

An excellent source of fiber! Fiber promotes a healthy digestive system. Research studies suggests soluble fibers may help lower blood cholesterol.l The insoluble fiber may help to reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancers. Essential amino acid complex along with trace minerals, which are vital for proper muscle contraction and regeneration.

Aside from the energy and fluid replacement, Acai Berries provide a nutrition profile complete with vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids (omega 3, 6 and 9). The fatty acid ratio in Acai resembles that of olive oil. Studies suggest this is a contributing factor to the low incidence of heart disease in Mediterranean populations.

Acai Berries contain plant sterols including beta-sitosterol. Today, sterols are being used to treat associated benign prostate dyperplasia. These plant sterols have also been shown to help control cholesterol as well as act as precursors to many important substances produced by the body.
Acai: The Amazon Acai Berry With 10 times the antioxidants of grapes and twice the antioxidants of blueberries, the Brazilian Acai berry (AH-sci-EE) is considered to have the best nutritional value of any fruit on earth.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. LeVive Juice is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your doctor before beginning any nutritional regimen.