Where are Mona Vie products manufactured?
Frequently Asked Questions MVTo ensure the highest level of quality, Mona Vie blends and produces Mona Vie products at its manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City, Utah (not far from the corporate office).
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Frequently Asked Questions MVYes, Mona Vie products are safe and contain only well-tolerated foods. Mona Vie 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 consult a physician before starting any new product or program.
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Frequently Asked Questions MVIn addition to the açai berry, Mona Vie products contain white grape, pear, acerola, pear puree, aronia, purple grape, cranberry, passion fruit, banana, apricot, prune, kiwi, blueberry, bilberry, camu camu, wolfberry, pomegranate, and lychee fruit.
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Frequently Asked Questions MVAçai, acerola, camu camu, and bilberry are certified organic. However, it is not possible to have all the fruits in Mona Vie products be certified organic; for example, Mona Vie’s wolfberry is harvested in China, and the Chinese government does not have an organic certification process.
Related QuestionsHow much acai is contained in Mona Vie products?
Frequently Asked Questions MVBecause Mona Vie product formulas are proprietary, the exact amount of acai or the other fruits contained in our blend is not disclosed. 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 color changes are avoided.
Related QuestionsAre Mona Vie products FDA approved?
Frequently Asked Questions MVThere is no official approval process or certificate issued by the FDA to approve the sale of any food or juice product. The Food and Drug Administration has established stringent regulations, called Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to ensure the safety and manufacturing of foods sold in the United States. Mona Vie is manufactured in a GMP-compliant facility.
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Frequently Asked Questions MVPreservatives help maintain a product’s freshness. Sodium benzoate, an organic chemical preservative, can prevent the growth of almost all microorganisms (e.g., yeast, bacteria, and fungi) and occurs naturally in some fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, nuts, wines, and teas. Potassium sorbate is a potassium salt version of sorbic acid, a polyunsaturated fat used to inhibit mold growth.
Related QuestionsWhy are there natural flavors in Mona Vie products?
Frequently Asked Questions MVMona Vie uses natural flavors in its products because a juice concentrate, which contains only the juice from a fruit, does not give you the entire flavor of the fruit. Mona Vie’s natural flavors make our products more palatable and balanced by staying true to the natural flavor of the entire fruit. The natural flavor used in Mona Vie Original and Active Juices and in Mona Vie Gel is a mixed berry natural flavor.
Related QuestionsWhat is Mona Vie?
Frequently Asked Questions MVMona Vie is a delicious and energizing blend of the Brazilian açai berry—one of nature’s top super-foods—and 18 other nutrient-dense fruits. Developed with the philosophy Balance-Variety-Moderation, Mona Vie delivers the phytonutrients and antioxidants you need to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Mona Vie’s Active formula also contains the added benefits of esterified fatty acids and glucosamine to help maintain healthy joints.
Related QuestionsDo Mona Vie products treat, cure, or prevent disease?
MonaVie Antioxidant phytonutrient acai juice nutritional dri...It is not the purpose of a natural product like Mona Vie to treat, cure, or prevent disease; the FDA approves drugs to treat, cure, and prevent disease. Mona Vie’s products are made with a specific selection of fruits and other natural compounds such as glucosamine hydrochloride and esterified fatty acids. These fruits and compounds have been shown in some studies to protect from various ailments.
Related QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions MVEating a diet rich in a variety of fruits and vegetables is known to aid in the prevention of disease and in living a long, active, and healthy life. It is not the purpose of a natural product like Mona Vie to treat, cure, or prevent disease; the FDA only approves drugs to offer these benefits. Mona Vie products are made with a specific selection of powerful super-fruits and other natural compounds, such as glucosamine and esterified fatty acids.Related Questions
Why do Mona Vie products contain the preservative sodium benzoate?
MonaVie Antioxidant phytonutrient acai juice nutritional dri...Sodium benzoate, an organic chemical preservative, can prevent the growth of almost all microorganisms (e.g., yeast, bacteria, and fungi) and occurs naturally in some fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, nuts, wines, and teas.
Related QuestionsHow much potassium is in Mona Vie Original and Mona Vie Active?
Frequently Asked Questions MVFor customers concerned about potassium levels for reasons relating to dialysis, please consult a physician before taking Mona Vie products. The potassium level in Mona Vie Original and Mona Vie Active is approximately 56 mg/oz. Mona Vie Original and Mona Vie Active contain no potassium additives, grapefruit, or cantaloupe.
Related QuestionsIs there any vitamin K in Mona Vie Original or Mona Vie Active?
Frequently Asked Questions MVFor customers concerned about vitamin K levels because of blood thinning medication, please consult a physician before taking any Mona Vie products. The vitamin K level in Mona Vie Original and Mona Vie Active is approximately 12.4 µg/oz.
Related QuestionsWhy do Mona Vie Original and Mona Vie Active contain the preservative polysorbate?
MonaVie Antioxidant phytonutrient acai juice nutritional dri...To create a blend of water-based fruits and essential fatty acids that tasted palatable, Mona Vie considered a number of emulsifiers. The safest, by far, was polysorbate. Polysorbate has been thoroughly researched by the FDA and has been found to be nontoxic and safe at the amounts used in Mona Vie Original and Mona Vie Active. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (the “food police” for the USDA) awarded polysorbate their highest safety rating.
Related QuestionsWhat is the recommended dosage of Mona Vie?
MonaVie Antioxidant phytonutrient acai juice nutritional dri...Just 1 oz. twice daily (2 tablespoons per oz.) will start to give you the nourishment your body is craving. We recommend taking Mona Vie for at least 6 – 8 weeks, everyday to get the full effect on how this nutritional drink can help you live a healthier life.
Related QuestionsI have Diabetes; can I safely drink Mona Vie Juice?
MonaVie Antioxidant phytonutrient acai juice nutritional dri...You should always check with your doctor before altering your diet and keep a close eye on your blood sugar levels. Glucosamine is technically a carbohydrate which the body is not able to convert into glucose.
Related QuestionsHow do daily vitamins and Mona Vie Juice compliment each other?
MonaVie Antioxidant phytonutrient acai juice nutritional dri...Mona Vie Juice is a natural food source of antioxidants and phytochemicals that are only found in whole foods. Mona Vie Active also includes glucosamine and Celedrin which are shown to restore joint health and significantly reduce joint pain and inflammation.
Related QuestionsWhat is the shelf life of the Mona Vie Original and Active Juices and Mona Vie Gel?
Frequently Asked Questions MVIf unopened, both the Mona Vie Juices and Mona Vie Gel have a shelf life of one year. If the Mona Vie Juice has been opened, then the shelf life is approximately 30-60 days, as long as the opened bottle is refrigerated. The Mona Vie Gel should be consumed in its entirety as soon as it is opened.
Related QuestionsWhy does the acai berry seem to get more attention than the other healthful fruits in Mona Vie?
Frequently Asked Questions MVWhile all the fruits contained in Mona Vie have unique properties that benefit your body, the acai berry has become the “headliner” fruit because it is packed with nutritional value—proteins, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and trace minerals. It also has a low glycemic index. So complete is this berry that the Brazilian people living along the Amazon can survive on it as their sole source of food and demonstrate amazing vitality and energy.
Related QuestionsIs Mona Vie’s acai certified organic?
Frequently Asked Questions MVYes. The acai used by Mona Vie is certified organic through The Institute for Marketecology (IMO). IMO is one of the first and most renowned international agencies for inspection, certification, and quality assurance of eco-friendly products. IMO’s worldwide activities are accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS), according to EN 45011 (ISO 65), which is the international standard for organic certification.
Related QuestionsIs Mona Vie Active Juice safe for children and pregnant or nursing women?
Frequently Asked Questions MVThe Mona Vie Active formula is extremely safe; however, Mona Vie Active Juice contains glucosamine hydrochloride and esterified fatty acids, which have not been tested in these types of individuals. It is Mona Vie’s recommendation that children under the age of 12, pregnant women, and women who are nursing should not consume Mona Vie Active Juice. If further information is required, please consult with your physician.
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