Most commonly asked questions about Juice Plus+® products
Q: What is Juice Plus+®?
A: Juice Plus+® is the
registered brand name for NSA’s fruit and vegetable based nutritional products.
These
products contain concentrated juice powders from a variety of fruits,
vegetables and grains.
Q: Why is Juice Plus+® unique?
A: Juice Plus+® is unique
because of its ingredients. The whole food base is made using the concentrated
juice powders
from fruits, vegetables and grains, and is produced through a proprietary juice
drying process. JuicePlus+® is convenient, affordable and bioavailable nutrition in a form which is
easy to consume.
Q: How is Juice Plus+® made?
A: The Juice Plus+® powders
are made specifically for NSA using a proprietary methodology developed by the
company. The juices are dried in such a way as to retain as much of the
nutrient content as possible
from the original fruits and vegetables. These powders are blended with several
natural food ingredients
before being encapsulated and bottled.
Q: What does “bioavailable” mean?
A: Bioavailable is another way
of saying “highly absorbable”. The nutrients in Juice Plus+® are recognized by the body
and readily assimilated. This has been demonstrated by independent studies at a
number of well recognized universities
and research centers around the world.
Q: Is Juice Plus+® a substitute for fruits and vegetables?
A: Juice Plus+® is not a
substitute for fruits and vegetables. The company encourages everyone to eat at
least seven
servings of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables daily, as recommended by
health professionals worldwide.
Juice Plus+® is a complement to a healthy diet rather than a substitute for
one.
Q: If someone already eats fruits and vegetables, do they need
Juice Plus+®?
A: The key to a healthy diet
is balance, variety, and regularity. Most people do not manage to eat the
recommended
5-7 servings of fruit and vegetables every day. Adding Juice Plus+® provides
whole
food based
nutrition from a wide variety of fruits and vegetables daily.
Q: How many servings of fruit and vegetables per day do the
experts recommend?
A: Australians believe they
have healthy lifestyles and eating habits but this is NOT the case. We have had the “Life
Be In It” campaign which was introduced in the 1970’s and has now been
reintroduced to stop our
chronic problems resulting from lack of exercise.
Enjoy a
wide variety of nutritious foods
• Eat plenty of vegetables, legumes and fruits
• Eat plenty of cereals (including breads, rice,
pasta and noodles), preferably wholegrain
• Include lean meat, fish, poultry and/or
alternatives
• Include milks, yogurts, cheeses and/or
alternatives.(Reduced-fat varieties should be chosen,
where
possible)
• Drink plenty of water
For many
years in the USA, experts including the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services and U.S.
Department of Agriculture recommended that adults should eat at least 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day for optimum health. In 2005, however, the two organizations
introduced the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005.
It
recommends that adults should eat 7 to 13 servings of fruits
and vegetables per day
depending
on age, gender, and level of physical activity.
Q: How much of each fruit and vegetable is in Juice Plus+®?
A: Juice Plus+® is created
using concentrated fruit and vegetable juice powders, so a direct comparison to whole
fruits and vegetables would not be meaningful as water and some fibre are
removed duringthe
production of the juice powders.
Q: When should I take Juice Plus+®?
A: The most important thing is to develop
a regular habit so that it becomes part of your daily routine. Many people find meals are good times
to remember to take their Juice Plus+®.
Q: I have trouble swallowing the capsules - What do you suggest?
A: Try taking one capsule at a
time with a glass of water, or try holding one capsule in the mouth
for 15
seconds to soften it before swallowing with water, holding the chin down. Other
options
include
emptying the contents of the capsules onto food or taking the Juice Plus+®
Tablets
(Chewables)
instead of the capsules.
Q: Can I take my Juice Plus+® with coffee, tea, or cola?
Q: Who can take Juice Plus+® capsules?
A: Juice Plus+® capsules are
nutritional products intended to be used by people over the age of three
years. As
with any change in diet, people on medication or with specifi c medical conditions
should
Q: Will Juice Plus+® cure or improve certain diseases or
conditions?
A: Juice Plus+® is not a
medicine and is not a treatment or cure for any disease or condition.
Q: What can I expect to happen when I take Juice Plus+®?
A: Juice Plus+® is whole food
based nutrition. It provides the good nutrition from a wide variety of
fruits and
vegetables so often lacking in most peoples diet. The products provide the
benefits of
these
nutrients and several studies have demonstrated these benefits in a variety of
ways.
Q: Can you take too much Juice Plus+®?
A: While the company does not
have any evidence of adverse effects from high intakes of Juice Plus+®, we do
recommend individuals follow the serving directions provided on the label.
Q: Will I experience any side effects while taking JuicePlus+®?
A: Some people may notice
changes when they add Juice Plus+® to the diet. Most of these will be
positive,
however a few people have noticed gastrointestinal changes for a few days after
starting
JuicePlus+®. Taking the product mid-meal can help reduce these early effects.
Q: Can Juice Plus+® products be taken during pregnancy or by
nursing mothers?
A: Juice Plus+® is whole food
based nutrition and should be suitable for use by anyone who can eat fruits, vegetables
and grains. However, it is not a substitute for standard vitamins or minerals
recommended for use
before or during pregnancy or lactation. Anyone who is under the nutritional
guidance of a doctor
should consult him/her before starting Juice Plus+®.
Q: If I have allergies to certain fruits and vegetables, can I
still take Juice Plus+®?
A: The fruits and vegetables
used to make Juice Plus+® are listed on the label. If you are allergic to any
of these we
advise taking the bottles to your doctor to discuss this with him or her.
Q: Can diabetics use Juice Plus+®?
A: Diabetes is a medical
condition. We advise any diabetic who would like to use Juice Plus+® to take
the bottles to
his/her doctor, so that the doctor can see that two Juice Plus+® capsules have
approximately five
calories and approximately one gram of total carbohydrate.
Q: Will Juice Plus+® affect someone taking Warfarin?
A: Because a small quantity of Vitamin K is present in Juice Plus+® Vegetable blend, anyone taking this prescription
medication should check with his or her doctor before taking Juice Plus+®.
Q: Is Juice Plus+® compatible with the prescription medications
I am taking?
A: Anyone taking prescription
medications should check with his/her doctor before taking Juice Plus+®.
For
example, if a medication is to be taken on an empty stomach, then Juice Plus+®
should not be
taken at
the same time.
Q: Should people continue to take other vitamins or minerals
with Juice Plus+®?
A: If your supplementation was
prescribed or recommended by your doctor we recommend that you
follow
his/her advice. Otherwise, we recommend that people decide for themselves.
Juice Plus+®
taken
consistently, over time usually supports excellent nutritional status.
Q: Is Juice Plus+® gluten-free?
A: Juice Plus+® has been
tested using the ELISA methodology recommended by the Celiac Sprue
Association
and has been verified “gluten-free”, i.e. below the threshold of current
international standards 200 ppm. A
certificate is available upon request. The outer part of the grains is used in
the products.
Q: Are Juice Plus+® products dairy-free?
A: All Juice Plus+® products
are dairy-free, including Juice Plus+® Complete TM (unless a consumer mixes it with
milk). Juice Plus+® Complete TM powder has been formulated using plant based
ingredients.
Q: Is Juice Plus+® kosher?
Q: How do I store my Juice Plus+® products?
A: To ensure that your JuicePlus+® products maintain their high quality we recommend that they be
stored in a
cool dry place out of direct sunlight.
Q: Are the ingredients in Juice Plus+® Tablets (Chewables) the
same as those in Juice Plus+® Capsules?
A: Juice Plus+® Chewables are
made using the same high quality fruit and vegetable juice powders found in the
capsules. Additional natural ingredients are required to enhance the taste and
to enable the product to
be made into a chewable tablet.
Q: What type of testing and quality control is done on Juice Plus+® products?
A: NSA’s manufacturing
partners monitor the quality of all ingredients during all phases of the
production process in
accordance with strict specifications. Each individual batch is subject to
many different types of quality
control procedures. All are designed to ensure that at each phase of the
process only high quality
ingredients are used in the manufacture of Juice Plus+®. The company also
carries out a number of tests on
the finished product to ensure that each batch meets our exacting quality
standards and consistently
delivers the good nutrition that our customers have come to expect.
Q: Is Juice Plus+® tested for pesticides and herbicides?
A: As part of the ongoing
quality assurance program NSA regularly tests all products for herbicides
and
pesticides. This comprehensive testing is performed to meet both the US Food
and Drug
Administration
and European Union standards.
Q. How is the manufacturing
facility audited?
A Juice Plus+® is listed with
the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration and NAI in San Marcos USA are
audited by the TGA and accredited as an authorized producer of Juice Plus+®.
Q: Where are the fruits and vegetables used to make Juice Plus+®
grown? Are they organically
grown?
A: The fruits and vegetables
used to make Juice Plus+® are obtained from high quality growers mainly in North
America. Locations vary due to climactic requirements of the various fruits and
vegetables. The company
uses as much organic produce as possible; however, the organic content varies
with the supply
available. NSA regularly tests all batches of products for herbicides and
pesticides.
Q: Has Juice Plus+® changed over the years?
A: In over a decade of
manufacturing Juice Plus+®, NSA has always focused on product improvement. The company
regularly assesses the quality of the ingredients and the processes used to
manufacture Juice Plus+®.
This has led to continual product improvements in the past, and will continue
in the future.
Q: What about copycat products?
A: NSA has a policy of not
commenting on competitors’ products. The company has an unparalleled
track
record with years of success and hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers
in many
countries.
The pioneering role of NSA in proving the efficacy of Juice Plus+® in numerous
peer reviewed scientific
studies is also unmatched by any other branded nutritional product on the
market.
Q: Where can I see the clinical research conducted on JuicePlus+®?
Q: Why has there been so much research on Juice Plus+®?
A: The independent, published
scientific evidence for the efficacy of the product provides validation and reassurance
to your customers of the benefits of Juice Plus+®.
Q: How can so much nutrition be packed into a small capsule?
A: The proprietary juicing and
drying procedures have been designed to retain as much of the nutrition from fruits
and vegetables as possible while removing the water and bulk. The resulting
whole food based powders contain the nutritional essence of
the fruits and vegetables in concentrated form.
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