Organic noni juice is made from the noni fruit, which grows on small trees in areas bordering the Pacific Ocean. The fruit has traditionally been used for medicinal purposes, although scientific research on its effectiveness is inconclusive. Organic noni products are grown without artificial fertilizers or pesticides and do not contain non-organic additions or synthetic preservatives. However, there is a lack of evidence surrounding the fruit’s potential risks or side effects, and care is advised when evaluating health claims for organic noni products.
Organic agriculture is a method of producing food that generally does not include the use of synthetic fertilizers, irradiation, or other practices that do not occur in nature. However, the specific definition of “organic” depends on the country of origin of the food, as the rules may differ. The noni fruit grows on small trees in areas bordering the Pacific Ocean. Traditionally, the plant has medicinal uses, and some scientific research has suggested that components of the plant may have useful biological effects, although the evidence is inconclusive.
Noni trees tend to grow on sand and rock on the coast of countries around the Pacific Ocean. Scientifically, noni is called Morinda citrifolia. The small tree, which remains green all year, produces a yellow fruit that grows to be as large as a potato. The juice of the fruit is the most common way people ingest the fruit, although in the absence of other juice, the taste and smell are unappealing. Usually, therefore, organic noni juice products are blended with more pleasant-tasting juices.
When a fruit is grown organically, the farmer usually does not use artificial fertilizers. No genetically modified fruit can be used and the plantation is not treated with pesticides that are toxic to the environment or have long lasting effects. During processing into juice, organic noni also generally does not receive any non-organic additions such as non-organic grape juice or synthetic preservatives.
The noni tree can be grown commercially, for the pigments that can be extracted from the bark and roots, as well as its fruit. Various cultures in the Pacific area historically used parts of the noni tree as medicine. Joint problems and medical problems with the skin were the main conditions the plant was used to treat, with extracts of the fruit and leaves used most often.
In the early 21st century, the fruit juice became more popular than other forms of the plant extract. Scientific researchers discovered that the fruit contains antioxidant chemicals. In cell culture tests, which are done on cells outside the body, the juice also exhibited some benefits for the immune system and on cancer cells. Other forms of organic noni products include tablets and teas.
As of 2011, however, no research has been done on the effect of the fruit in humans compared to cell culture. Noni juice may also contain substances that can damage the liver, and the juice may also provide some people with too much potassium for health. Along with a lack of evidence of any useful effectiveness in the human body, the fruit has not been extensively studied for potential risks or side effects.
Due to these results, and the traditional uses of the plant, some people choose to drink organic noni juice as a type of health supplement. Although it has not been shown to be helpful or safe for conditions such as cancer or heart disease, some people take it for this purpose. Care is advised, as of 2011, when evaluating health claims for organic noni products due to a lack of evidence surrounding the fruit.
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