MonaVie
- What is MonaVie?
With the philosophy of Balance-Variety-Moderation in mind, MonaVie created a beverage that offers a taste with a difference. The result is an invigorating and refreshing drink that promotes a balanced lifestyle. MonaVie™ is a mouthwatering fusion of the Brazilian açai berry and 18 other delicious fruits. • Supports your body with the goodness of the Amazon. • Designed for those who want a convenient way to add a variety of fruits to their daily diets. • Contains acai, one of nature’s prized possessions. • Can be enjoyed at any age—young and old. • An intelligent choice for those with a busy lifestyle.
- What is the nutritional content in 30 ml of MonaVie?
Serving size: 30 ml Energy: 85 kJ Carbohydrate: 4 g Total Sugars: 3 g Protein: 0.2 g Fat: 0.2 g Monounsaturated: 0.12 g Polyunsaturated: 0 g Saturated: 0 g Trans Fatty Acid: 0 g
MonaVie Pulse
- What is MonaVie Pulse?
MonaVie Pulse™ features a delicious blend of 19 fruits, including the Brazilian açai berry, and plant sterols. Enjoy the mouthwatering fusion of MonaVie Pulse. Discover a simple and convenient way to add a variety of fruits to your diet. • Helps you take charge of your diet by providing a variety of fruits for your body. • Designed for easy absorption. • A refreshing addition to a varied and well rounded diet, which is an important part of a balanced lifestyle. • Freeze-dried açai preserves the value of the berry.
- What is a serving size of MonaVie Pulse?
Drink 60 ml of MonaVie Pulse twice daily. One serving (60 ml) provides 0.4 grams of plant sterols.
- How does the amount of acai found in MonaVie Pulse compare to MonaVie? Does it contain more or less acai?
Acai remains the crown jewel and is the primary ingredient in MonaVie Pulse. The amount of acai in MonaVie Pulse is equivalent to the amount found in MonaVie.
- 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 does contain some phytosterols. They are found in MonaVie, but we have added more plant sterols to MonaVie Pulse.
- What new fruits have been added to MonaVie Pulse?
Concord grape, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, elderberry, yumberry, tart cherry, prickly pear, and pineapple.
- Why did MonaVie choose to add these fruits to MonaVie Pulse?
Concord grape, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, elderberry, yumberry, and tart cherry were identified for their antioxidant content, especially polyphenols. Native to the Amazon Rainforest, cupuaçu has been praised as one of the next great fruits. Pineapple and prickly pear have been added to enhance the flavour of MonaVie Pulse. - What are plant sterols?
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 contain plant sterols. Two servings of MonaVie Pulse (120ml) supply 0.8 g of plant sterols.
- 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.
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- 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. 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.
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- Can I drink MonaVie Pulse with my prescription medication?
Although MonaVie products are safe for consumption as food products, you should consult with your physician if you are concerned about ingredient contraindications.
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- Can I drink MonaVie Pulse with MonaVie?
Yes, you can drink MonaVie Pulse with MonaVie.
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- Can children consume MonaVie Pulse?
MonaVie Pulse is targeted for men and women who want a convenient way to add a variety of fruits and plant sterols to their diet.
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- What nutrition information is available for MonaVie Pulse?
Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 60 ml Energy: 188 kJ Carbohydrate: 8g Total Sugars: 7 g Total Fat: 0.6 g Monounsaturated: 0.33 g Polyunsaturated: 0.10 g Saturated: 0.15 g Trans Fatty Acid: 0 g Ingredients: Açai (puree and freeze-dried powder), grape juice blend, pineapple juice, apple juice, acerola juice, strawberry (puree and juice), plant sterols, cranberry oil emulsion, prickly pear juice, pomegranate juice, cupuaçu puree, elderberry juice, yumberry juice, bilberry juice, blueberry juice, blackberry juice, cherry juice, cranberry juice, raspberry juice, aronia juice, Apple Phyto-phenolics,® camu camu puree, resveratrol, natural _avour from raspberry, malic acid, citric acid, sodium benzoate (preservative). Mixed with water. Contains permitted preservatives, a flavouring substance, and food conditioners. Recommended Use: Drink 60 ml twice daily. Shake well before using. Do not use if safety seal is broken. Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening. Keep out of reach of children. Gently flash pasteurised. No artificial flavours, colours, or sweeteners, and no added sugar.
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Product and Science (General)
- What is MonaVie’s product mission statement?
At MonaVie, we source ingredients from the four corners of the earth to create great products. Matching nature with cutting-edge science, we achieve our mission of introducing delicious products that help promote a balanced lifestyle.
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- What makes MonaVie products different?
MonaVie products are a delicious blend of the Brazilian açai berry and 18 other delicious fruits. Developed with the philosophy of Balance-Variety-Moderation, MonaVie has created beverages that offer a taste with a difference.
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- Which MonaVie product should I take?
All of the MonaVie products contain acai and a blend of delicious fruits. The result is two invigorating and refreshing drinks that promote a balanced lifestyle. MonaVie is an invigorating and refreshing drink that promotes a balanced lifestyle. Built on the foundation of our original MonaVie beverage, MonaVie Pulse is a refreshing addition to a varied and well rounded diet.
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- Do MonaVie products treat, cure, or prevent disease?
No. It is not the purpose of a natural product like MonaVie to treat, cure, or prevent disease.
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- What is the shelf life of the MonaVie beverages?
If unopened, the MonaVie products have a shelf life of one year, from the date of production. Once opened, MonaVie should be refrigerated and consumed within 30 to 60 days. MonaVie Pulse should be refrigerated and consumed within 15 to 30 days. For optimum freshness, we recommend refrigerating the products before and after opening.
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- Are MonaVie products safe?
Yes, MonaVie products are safe and contain only well-tolerated foods. MonaVie contains fruit juices and purees naturally found in the food supply that have been consumed by various cultures for hundreds of years. However, if you have any health concerns, you should carefully read the label for its ingredient content and consult a physician before starting any new product or program.
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- What fruits are contained in MonaVie products?
MonaVie contains açaí, white grape, apple, acerola, pear, aronia, purple grape, cranberry, banana, bilberry, blueberry, cupuacu, kiwi, passion fruit, prune, camu camu, wolfberry, pomegranate, and lychee. MonaVie Pulse contains açaí, grape, pinapple, apple, acerola, strawberry, prickly pear, pomegranate, cupuacu, elderberry, yumberry, bilberry, blueberry, blackberry, cherry, cranberry, raspberry, aronia, and camu camu.
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- What is açai?
Açai is a small, round, dark-purple berry. Its appearance is similar to that of a grape, but it has a smaller amount of pulp and a single large seed.
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- Why does the açai berry seem to get more attention than the other fruits in MonaVie?
While all the fruits contained in MonaVie help promote a balanced lifestyle, the açai berry has become the “headliner” fruit. Brazilian people living along the Amazon can survive on it as their sole source of food. Through its patented processing, MonaVie is able to capture from the açai berry in its purest form.
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- Where does açai grow?
The açai berry grows in clusters on the açai palm, a genus of 25–30 species of palms native to tropical Central and South America. These tall, slender palms can grow 15–30 meters tall, with leaves up to 3 meters long. The prime commercial source of açai comes from the area where several rivers converge within the Amazon estuary, emptying along the northeastern corner of Brazil into the Atlantic Ocean between the states of Para and Amapá. The people of Brazil refer to açai as the “Milk of the Amazon.”
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- Does harvesting the açai berry destroy the Amazon Rainforest?
No. A food staple for the local population, acai is a vital part of the economy. Through a partnership with MonaVie, local people practice an ecological way of harvesting that provides long-term economic benefits. Since acai trees produce fruit year round, harvesters benefit from a continual income that helps sustain life in the Amazon and preserve the rainforest.
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- How much açai is contained in MonaVie products?
The exact amount of açai, or of the other fruits, contained in our blend is not disclosed. This is considered one of the company’s greatest intellectual assets. However, the ingredients appear on the label in order, by amount, from most to least. This means that because açai is the first fruit listed on the label, it is the most abundant fruit in the blend.
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- Does MonaVie use flash pasteurization?
Yes. With flash pasteurization, the product is heated for approximately 15–30 seconds and then immediately cooled. By only briefly subjecting the product to high temperatures, most—if not all—taste and colour changes are avoided. Flash pasteurization is preferred to other methods because it kills microbes without destroying phytonutrients.
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- Where are MonaVie products manufactured?
MonaVie products are manufactured in the United States of America.
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- What are the green clumps in the MonaVie beverages?
The green film and clumps seen in the MonaVie beverages are substances known as mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids, which come from the acai berry. Depending on the area of the Amazon and the time of year the açai berry is harvested, the fat content may vary slightly from bottle to bottle. These fats tend to coagulate or clump together when flash pasteurized. These fats are not harmful. Please shake the bottle well before pouring.
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- Why does my product sometimes taste or look different?
As with any product that uses natural ingredients, there can be variation from batch to batch. For example, depending on the area of the Amazon and the time of year the acai berry is harvested, fat content may vary slightly from bottle to bottle. As with any raw fruit, it does not have the exact same composition every time it grows. Every effort is made during the manufacturing process to ensure that MonaVie products are consistently safe.
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- Can you compare MonaVie and “X” product?
We understand the desire to do direct product comparisons with MonaVie; however, due to current company policy, we cannot provide side-by-side product comparisons. Direct product comparisons come with significant legal liability. It is simply best to not do them. We are, however, happy to provide you with some information describing MonaVie’s beverage mix and the reasons that make the MonaVie product what it is. The açai berry naturally contains monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Many companies choose to clarify or remove these fats from their açai products; however, MonaVie is committed to only providing açai that has not been clarified. The number one fruit ingredient in the MonaVie beverage blend is açai. By looking at the ingredient list you can see what ingredient is the most abundant. MonaVie uses freeze-dried and frozen puree of acai. By freeze-drying the açai, up to 100% of the composition is maintained.
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- Is there any vitamin K in MonaVie and MonaVie Pulse?
For customers concerned about vitamin K levels because of blood thinning medication, please consult a physician before taking any MonaVie products. MonaVie contains 8 mcg of vitamin K per 30 ml. MonaVie Pulse contains 15 mcg of vitamin K per 60 ml.
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- Does MonaVie interact with any prescription medicines?
MonaVie does not provide medical advice. If you are taking a prescription medication and are under the supervision of a physician, please consult with your physician or pharmacist before taking MonaVie. MonaVie and MonaVie Pulse are very safe to consume. Some prescription medicines, however, are known to interact with foods. Some food/nutrient interactions you should be aware of when taking MonaVie include vitamin K with blood thinners or anti-coagulants (e.g., Coumadin®), and potassium with blood pressure (e.g., metoprolol and propranolol) and ACE inhibitor medications (e.g., captopril).
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- Can people with diabetes consume MonaVie products?
We advise those with any medical condition to consult with their physician before consuming MonaVie products. Please understand that because each diabetic is different, as some are insulin dependent and others are not, MonaVie will affect each individual differently. MonaVie contains 3 grams of natural sugar (carbohydrate) per 30 ml. MonaVie Pulse contains 7 grams of sugar per 60 ml. MonaVie does not add any additional sugars to these products.
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- Why do MonaVie products contain preservatives?
Preservatives help maintain a product’s freshness. Sodium benzoate, the sodium salt of benzoic acid, can prevent the growth of almost all microorganisms (e.g., yeast, bacteria, and fungi). Benzoic acid is found naturally in tea, anise, most berries, cultured dairy products and cheese, cherry bark, and cassia bark.
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- Do any of the MonaVie products contain MSG?
No.
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- Are MonaVie products gluten-free?
Yes.
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- Why are there natural flavours in MonaVie products?
Natural flavours improve the overall flavour profile of MonaVie products. MonaVie’s natural flavour blend is derived primarily from raspberry.
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