Noni juice is a somewhat controversial topic in some circles, and it is unfortunate that this excellent natural product, that has been used beneficially by many cultures around the world for centuries, has gotten a bad rap. As I see it, some of the reasons for the controversy are:
The claims made for its healing abilities
Noni juice has been touted as a cure-all for everything from headaches to cancer. The more restrained proponents of the juice note that it can give beneficial results to some people, and that it has a long history of successful medicinal use in the south Pacific and elsewhere. Such claims do not sit well with closed-minded types who are firmly mired in conventional medical orthodoxy, and who are suspicious of ‘alternative’ and natural healing methods, particularly if they haven’t yet been subjected to extensive and rigorous scientific investigation (as if natural methods only work when they have a scientific seal of approval – never mind the successful results that people have been getting with noni juice for centuries!). To be fair though, it is irresponsible to claim that noni juice (or any product) is guaranteed to heal X condition, or is guaranteed to work for all people – no substance, natural or otherwise, will work every time. Reputable noni juice manufacturers will describe the benefits that many people have experienced while using noni juice, but they will never claim that such results are guaranteed, or even typical.
The proliferation of poor quality noni juices on the market
Much of what is sold as ‘noni juice’ is no such thing. Some manufacturers sell ‘noni drinks’ which may contain only a small quantity of noni juice, mixed up with other fruit juice fillers, water, sugar, synthetic flavourings and other nasties. It goes without saying that these products do not offer the same benefits as a high quality pure noni juice, and they should not be confused with the real thing.
The way noni juice is sometimes sold
Noni juice is sometimes sold through MLM schemes. The best known manufacturer, Tahitian Noni Juice internatonal, uses such a business model, as do some other noni juice producers. MLM marketing methods have something of a bad reputation among the general public. But while some products sold using MLM methods may be very good, and an MLM structure isn’t necessarily a sign of a shady business, such methods can lead to artifically high prices (as all of the distributors take their cut), and sometimes distributors make outlandish claims to increase sales (although such tactics aren’t limited to MLM marketers of course!).
So if you’re interested in trying noni juice, don’t be scared off by the controversy surrounding it, as much of this controversy is rooted in ignorance about what noni juice really is, and the effects it may have. Just be aware that there are a few shady operators out there, and it’s not the miracle cure-all that it’s sometimes touted as. Use your common sense, find a good quality brand to experiment with (this site can help with that), and try it for yourself. It can be helpful to listen to what others have to say, but in the end, only your own body can tell you if something is working for you, or not.
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