Looking at the numbers, the answer is “probably not.”*<\/p>\n
There’s actually a study that’s been done on Mona Vie<\/a>, which proves that Mona Vie “works.”\u00a0 Subjects given 120 ml (that’s approx. 4 one ounce servings) showed modest improvements in serum antioxidant capacity (about 10% by 2 h post-consumption) and a decrease in lipid peroxidation.\u00a0 The measured ORAC value of the juice was 22.8 umoles TE\/ml, and the total phenolics were 1.48 mg GAE (gallic acid equivalents) per ml.<\/p>\n These are good numbers, to be sure…and I’m sure that the Mona Vie pushers are delighted with them.\u00a0 Of course, this study looked at Mona Vie as a standalone – it wasn’t compared to anything.<\/p>\n That’s where another study comes in…<\/a> “Antioxidant potency, ability to inhibit LDL oxidation, and total polyphenol content were consistent in classifying the antioxidant capacity of the polyphenol-rich beverages in the following order: PJ [pomegranate juice]\u00a0> red wine > Concord grape juice > blueberry juice > black cherry juice, a\u00e7a\u00ed juice, cranberry juice > orange juice, iced tea beverages, apple juice.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Actually, this study looked at three different concord grape juices, of which Welch’s was only one (the other two were Knudsen – Just Concord, and Lakewood – Pure Concord Grape).\u00a0 And what were the numbers on these?<\/p>\n ORAC:<\/strong><\/p>\n Total Phenolics:<\/strong> 2.6 +<\/span> 0.4 mg GAE\/ml<\/p>\n Plain ol’ purple grape juice clearly comes out on top.<\/p>\n Good ol’ Welch’s concord grape juice actually has a pretty extensive profile of phenolics, too, according to one detailed analysis<\/a>.\u00a0 There are documented health effects as well<\/a>:<\/p>\n CGJ supplementation provided significant antioxidant protection <\/sup>to serum, plasma proteins, and LDL as evidenced by changes in <\/sup>serum ORAC activity, concentrations of protein carbonyls in <\/sup>native plasma, and LDL oxidative resistance. These results are <\/sup>in agreement with those of other studies, which showed the in <\/sup>vivo antioxidant activity of red grape juice concentrate or <\/sup>purple grape juice (<\/em>19\u2013<\/em><\/a>21<\/em><\/a>). However, our study is the <\/sup>first to show that CGJ has an apparent antioxidant effect on <\/sup>endogenous protein oxidation.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Purple grape juice may also improve memory function<\/a>, markers of cardiovascular disease<\/a> and blood pressure<\/a>.<\/p>\n Is Mona Vie terrible, no good stuff?\u00a0 Of course not.\u00a0 But it is vastly overhyped, and sooooo not worth the price that the MLM profiteers try to extract from gullible customers who don’t realize that there are alternatives.\u00a0 There is NOTHING in Mona Vie – or many other so-called “superfruit” supplements and beverages, that can’t be had from a variety of ordinary foods\/juices available in your local supermarket, for a lot less $$$.<\/p>\n
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