Dr. Ettinger and I just returned from Las Vegas, NV where we attended the NNFA conference. I really find these conferences interesting with all the new products and ideas – it’s just a neat thing to go see. The one thing that really caught my attention was the amount of new Goji, Mangosteen and Acai products that are being sold. We have been selling Noni now for seven years, Goji for four years, Mangosteen for three, and Acai almost two. I have to say some of the new products are not what one would expect; especially some of the, so called, “pure” Goji Juices that are being displayed. A little known fact is that raw goji juice pretty much looks like fresh carrot juice. To some this may seem odd because the dried goji berries are reddish orange in color. What we found were thick, cooked, dark brown liquids, not cold pressed pure juice.

One particular company claims to be the first pure 100% goji, with absolutely nothing else added. First of all, the juice is a thick dark brown syrup. Secondly, it smells like a liquid mix of honey, caramel and molasses. Third, it tastes terrible. So again, knowing what 100% pure goji juice looks and tastes like, there is just no possible way what we saw and tasted is 100% cold pressed, flash pasteurized goji juice. My guess is that it is a 100% lifeless cooked down version.

One of the main reasons we have always blended our juices is because, through SYNERGY, we can achieve better product stabilization without adding preservatives and chemicals. Juices just don’t do well by themselves, storage-wise. But when a juice is properly blended (Proprietary Process) with other juices and berries, we can achieve a natural stabilization. Then we flash-pasteurize the liquid and bottle it without harming the beneficial properties, Mother Nature gave the fruit. Some may say that this is too simple, but that it is our little trick and believe me; it took us some trial and error to get it right.

There will be more to come on this topic and few new product surprises are coming as well !

Thanks,

Kelly

Dr. Ettinger and I just returned from Las Vegas, NV where we attended the NNFA (NPA) conference. I really find these conferences interesting with all the new products and ideas – it’s just a good thing to go see. But the one thing that really caught my attention was the amount of new Goji, Mangosteen and Acai products that are being sold. We have been selling Noni now for seven years, Goji for four years, Mangosteen for three, and Acai almost two. I have to say some of the new products are not what one would expect; especially some of the, so called, “pure” Goji Juices that are being displayed. A little known fact is that raw goji juice pretty much looks like fresh carrot juice. To some this may seem odd because goji berries are reddish orange in color. What we found were thick, cooked, dark brown liquids, not cold pressed pure juice.

One particular company claims to be the first pure 100% goji, with absolutely nothing else added. First of all, the juice is a thick dark brown syrup. Secondly, it smells like a liquid mix of honey, caramel and molasses. Third, it tastes terrible. So again, knowing what 100% pure goji juice looks and tastes like, there is just no possible way what we saw and tasted is 100% cold pressed, flash pasteurized goji juice. My guess is that it is a 100% lifeless cooked down version.

One of the main reasons we have always blended our juices is because you can achieve better product stabilization and synergy without adding preservatives and chemicals. Juices just don’t do well by themselves storage-wise. But with a proper blend of certain juices and berries you can achieve a natural balance and then flash-pasteurizing the liquid you can bottle products without harming the healthful properties of the juice. Some may say that is too simple, but that it is our little trick and believe me, it took some trial and error to get it right.

There will be more to come on this topic and some new product surprises are coming soon!

Thanks,

CAOH

Q: Dear Sir, I have short bowel syndrome and constant diarrhea that can only be slowed with 20 drops of opium tincture three times a day. I have been approached to take mangosteen juice product made by Xango. My concern is if this product would make my diarrhea worse. I have no colon and a radiation damaged small bowel which has resulted in the short bowel syndrome. I have been advised to drink 4 oz. of mangosteen juice 3 times a day for 30 days but am afraid to try it because of my concern for diarrhea can you help me with my concern? Thank you, Rita

A: Dear Rita,

First, what was the rationale behind you drinking 12oz of mangosteen per day? Did a doctor advise you to drink that much or was it a neighbor, friend or co-worker who is selling that multi-level marketing (MLM) product?

Second, if fruit juice in general causes you to have increased diarrhea than so will the mangosteen juice. If fruit juice does not cause you to have increased diarrhea than the mangosteen probably won’t. The only way to truly know is to drink a little bit and see what happens, you can always stop. If you have a strong reservation about trying the mangosteen in the first place, then don’t. The emotion stress will out-way any benefit.

Third, please follow this link to read more about our Mangosteen Juice.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

Q: Have there been reports of help with atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, or pulmonary hypertension? I appreciate all the details of ingredients on your website. Also, anything on results with rheumatoid arthritis? I’m investigating Mangosteen and/or Goji for these conditions. I’ve read mangosteen can prevent atherosclerosis, but am wondering if can help with a-fib, cardiomyopathy and pulmonary hypertension – also rheumatoid arthritis which my son has. Also, can Mangosteen (and/or Goji) clear up plaque buildup in our arteries (that we probably don’t even know is there?) Thanks

A: Dear Gayle,

I haven’t read any studies directly relating Goji or Mangosteen in the treatment of those conditions. They do possess plenty of antioxidants which help the body protect and heal itself.

I have had PVC’s since 1995 and have kept them under control with 400IU d-alpha tocopherol, 120mg CoQ10 and 1tblsp wheat germ oil per day.

Read this book (Stop Arthritis – How I defeated it Naturally). It will give you valuable information on arthritis. ISBN 1-58939-426-7. I had the privilege of writing the forward for the book. Also check this out – “Responsibility”.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

Q: I am looking for an alternative method to treat depression, which would be better, noni, mangosteen or goji to take?

Thank you

Brenda

A: Dear Brenda,

Goji history states that is also was known as the “happy berry”. Goji, noni, and mangosteen fruit juices are nutritious and ok for us to consume daily. My two cents worth of advice is this: Production is the basis for morale. When we are active (busy doing anything) we don’t dwell on the things that can make us depressed and our brain produces happy neurotransmitters. Studies prove that active people experience far fewer episodes of depression than their non-active counterparts.

Lastly, there are tons of websites devoted to natural treatments for depression. I hope this helped.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc

Q: Greetings! Is it safe for my 13 year old daughter to take Acai?

A: Dear Robin,

Yes it is. Acai juice, like Mangosteen juice, or goji juice, or noni juice, is just a really healthy and nutritious fruit juice.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

Q: Dear Doctor,

Can you please tell me the percentage of xanthones present in your Mangosteen Elixir? I can’t find it anywhere on your website. Also why doesn’t anyone else list the amount per ounce of liquid or gram of powder?

Sincerely,

Rhonda M.

A: Rhonda,

There is a lot of controversy and confusion regarding the percentage of xanthones in mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.). Chromedex one of the best analytical labs in the business only measures alpha, beta, and gamma mangostin xanthone level. Chromedex also focuses only on liquid product analysis so powders and extracts can’t be qualified. Because of the difficulty and expense, it is not possible for us or any other producer to list the precise percentage total of xanthones per ounce. Not to mention that batch to batch will yield a slightly different amount.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

Good Morning:

I am recommending Mangosteen, Goji, Noni, and Acai-Max products to my niece. She has breast cancer which has spread throughout her body, and I am wondering if it would be advantageous for her to “load-up” on the juices and to consume considerably more than two ounces daily of each. Also, is there any potential danger to consuming too much of these products?

Regards,

Bill

Dear Bill,

I am sorry to hear that news. I can’t see of any possible danger from consuming large amounts of the juices. Being that they are fruit juices the worst thing, I can imagine happening, would be a mild laxative effect. As far as being advantageous, I can not answer that. You must read all the data on these juices the net and library can provide and make your own informed decision.

I can tell you this, if a loved one of mine had cancer, I would try just about anything to get them better as long as it wouldn’t make things worse.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

I am trying to decide whether to purchase Magnosteen elixir, goji or noni juice. I do have hypertension, hypothryoidism and endometriosis. Which product would benefit me the most and how much should I take? Thank You . Kathy

Dear Kathy,

First I want you to remember that these are nutritional fruit juices, they are not medicines. That said; each fruit possesses its own unique chemical make-up.
Each fruit has different combinations of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants (phenols, flavonoids and polysaccharides).

I am a big fan of the word synergy, the phenomenon in which two or more discrete influences or agents acting together create an effect greater than the sum of the effects each is able to create independently.

Mangosteen is great, Goji is great and Noni is great. One is not any worse or better than the other, each is special and unique. But if I could only pick one I would have to pick the Mangosteen Elixir. The Mangosteen Elixir contains Goji and Noni along with many other synergistic juices. So there you have it.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

Q: I have high blood pressure controlled by Altace 10mm. Will mangosteen juice cause my blood pressure to increase. I have been drinking it for one week.

Thank you

A: Ronnie,

I have not heard or read of Mangosteen Juice raising blood pressure.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.