Maybe you have read out the surprise benefits of some of your favorite juices, such as how cantaloupe juice can seriously boost your immunity and cranberry juice can be good for your teeth – really! Science has also identified an unexpected fruit whose juice can provide a variety of health benefits with only a small amount dropped into the water.
Keep reading to learn more about the juice that can help you lose weight and become healthier. And for more, check out the secret side effects of eating oranges, says Science.
Medical news today reveals that noni is a small but powerful fruit that grows from trees in Southeast Asia, the Pacific and other tropical regions. Noni is said to have antioxidants and other properties so powerful that it has been used for ages in Eastern medical methods.
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Noni is sometimes prepared into a paste or powder or squeezed for its juice so that the fruit can handle a number of health needs. Scientific studies have shown that noni’s nutrients have been shown to relieve cases of joint pain and osteoarthritis, fight free radicals that can lead to cancer and, like cantaloupe juice, supply vitamin C to support immunity.
A study found that heavy tobacco users who drank noni juice for a month experienced a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Specifically, it “reduced” bad cholesterol and triglycerides.
In a separate study assessing a group of non-smokers, noni juice led to a decrease in heart rate and blood pressure. The juice has also been shown to regulate blood sugar and metabolism, reduce fat in the blood and prevent weight gain by increasing grehlin (the hormone that tells the body that we are full).
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Noni juice can be one Yes for your health, but observers have noted its bitter taste. The good news is that some proponents of the juice say just an ounce poured into your water (to dilute the sharp taste) may be enough to provide solid health benefits.
First, you just have to look a little. Although noni is not common in all major supermarkets, a brief search suggests that it is easily available online and can also be found grocery store selling eastern food.
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It is always wise to consult your doctor before making an exercise or diet change. This applies to noni juice, which some research have discovered is not always ideal for patients with kidney or liver problems.
But it is also suggested that in some cases, these negative health effects of noni were not specifically due to the juice itself, but to interactions between it and other ingredients that individuals had also consumed.
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