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==News about Noni or Bankoro== | ==News about Noni or Bankoro== | ||
'''What Is Noni Juice Good for Healthwise?''' | |||
*Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/noni-juice-good-healthwise-12058.html | |||
:By J.J. Ashton | |||
Morinda citrifolia, commonly referred to as noni, is an evergreen shrub that grows throughout tropical regions of the South Pacific. Noni juice is made by fermenting the fruit of the noni tree, and it has a long history of use for a wide range of medicinal purposes. You can find noni juice at most health food stores, but you should talk to your health care practitioner before self-medicating with noni. | |||
:Nutritional Benefits | |||
Noni juice is nutrient-dense and contains a variety of minerals, including selenium, calcium, zinc, copper, iron and sulfur. It is an exceptionally rich source of potassium, which is a beneficial mineral and electrolyte that helps to lower blood pressure and support overall heart health. Noni juice also contains a range of health-promoting fatty acids, including linoleic acid, and a variety of amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Finally, noni contains chlorophyll, which helps to remove heavy metals from the body and oxygenate the blood. | |||
:Antioxidant Benefits | |||
Noni is a potent source of numerous health-promoting antioxidants. It contains vitamin C, plant sterols and terpenes -- organic plant compounds -- all of which help to scavenge free radicals in the body and prevent them from causing damage to your cells and DNA. Noni juice is also a rich source of polyphenol antioxidants, which are found in varying degrees in fruits and vegetables. Polyphenols have the added benefit of helping to prevent a range of diseases, as was demonstrated in a study published in the 2009 edition of the "Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity." | |||
:Additional Benefits | |||
Folk medicine uses noni to help treat diabetes, arthritis, headaches, AIDS and peptic ulcers, as well as to promote weight loss; however, these uses are based primarily on anecdotal and not scientific evidence. A study published in the "Journal of Cancer Research" in 2001, however, found that noni contains two new kinds of glycosides, compounds that may help to suppress tumor growth. Researchers are currently studying noni for its purported anti-tumor properties, and more research needs to be done to confirm whether or not noni is an effective anti-cancer agent. | |||
:Considerations and Precautions | |||
For optimal results, you should choose a product that contains 100 percent noni juice with no added fillers. Noni juice is naturally bitter and pungent, and if it tastes sweet, it is likely diluted with sugars or other fruit juices. Although no side effects have been documented by researchers, people have reported insomnia, pink-red urine, low blood sugar and loose stools. A few cases of liver damage have been reported, and people with kidney problems and those who have to restrict potassium intake should not drink noni juice. Finally, due to a lack of safety data, it is recommended that pregnant women, breast-feeding women and young children only consume noni juice under the recommendation and supervision of a health care practitioner. | |||
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'''South Pacific noni plant, nature's answer to pain relief''' | '''South Pacific noni plant, nature's answer to pain relief''' | ||
*Source:http://www.malibutimes.com/blogs/article_90e358da-77b6-11e2-8b90-0019bb2963f4.html | *Source:http://www.malibutimes.com/blogs/article_90e358da-77b6-11e2-8b90-0019bb2963f4.html | ||