Frequently Asked Questions

MonaVie Gel

Is MonaVie (Original) Gel safe for children and pregnant or nursing women?

The MonaVie (Original) Gel formula is extremely safe; it can be taken by all types of individuals. It can safely be consumed by children under the age of 12, pregnant women, and women who are nursing.

What’s the difference between MonaVie (Original) Gel and MonaVie Active Gel?

MonaVie Active Gel contains all the same ingredients and benefits as MonaVie (Original) Gel—19 beneficial fruits, including the premier açai berry—but also provides the joint health advantages of plant-derived glucosamine.

Who should use MonaVie Active Gel?

MonaVie Active Gel is for active individuals or anyone concerned about overall joint health. MonaVie Active Gel contains a new plant-derived form of glucosamine. Glucosamine is a key structural component of cartilage and helps maintain healthy joint flexibility and range of motion.

What are the benefits of the new plant-derived form of glucosamine?

MonaVie Active Gel uses the finest source of glucosamine available. Plant-derived glucosamine is the only form of glucosamine acceptable to vegans. Furthermore, this form of glucosamine is not associated with any known allergens.

Will the source of glucosamine change for MonaVie Active juice?

Yes, the new plant-derived glucosamine will soon be used in MonaVie Active juice as well. The transition will take place over time as we run through current inventories.

Is MonaVie Active Gel designed for everyone?

Plant-derived glucosamine is very safe and is manufactured for food use. However, MonaVie recommends that children under age 12 and pregnant or nursing women should take MonaVie (Original) Gel.

Product

Why does the acai berry seem to get more attention than the other healthful fruits in MonaVie?

While all the fruits contained in MonaVie 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. 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. More important than this, however, is the impressive amount of phytonutrients and powerful antioxidants that MonaVie is able to capture from the acai berry through its proprietary processing.

Does acai have a high ORAC score?

The acai used in MonaVie boasts the highest ORAC score against the hydroxyl free radical of any fruit or vegetable tested to date. The acai fruit is the star among other well-known antioxidants, such as blueberries, grapes, red wine, green tea, cranberries, blackberries, and pomegranates. By comparison, acai has more than 10 times the antioxidant power of cranberries.

Where does acai grow?

The acai berry grows in clusters on the acai palm, a genus of 25–30 species of palms native to tropical Central and South America. These tall, slender palms can grow 15–30 meters tall, with leaves up to 3 meters long. The prime commercial source of acai comes from the area where several rivers converge within the Amazon estuary, emptying along the northeastern corner of Brazil into the Atlantic Ocean between the states of Para and Amapa. The people of Brazil refer to acai as the “Milk of the Amazon.”

Does harvesting the acai berry destroy the Amazon Rainforest?

No. In fact, MonaVie is helping to preserve the Amazon Rainforest by harvesting the acai berry. Each week, poachers illegally chop down 5,000–10,000 palm trees to obtain and sell a 12-inch section of the palm known as the “palmito.” As a result, the entire tree dies. On the other hand, by harvesting the acai berry, the palm tree continues to thrive and the natives have an incentive to preserve the acai-bearing palm tree.

Is MonaVie’s acai certified organic?

Yes. The acai used by MonaVie 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.

Are all the fruits in MonaVie products certified organic?

Açai, acerola, camu camu, and bilberry are certified organic. MonaVie juices contain fruits from various places throughout the world, such as South America, Vietnam, New Zealand, and North America. Some countries may not have an organic certification process. However, to ensure safety, finished MonaVie products are regularly tested for dozens of pesticides, insecticides, and herbicides by an independent, third-party analytical laboratory. Each test performed has repeatedly found the products to be free of any of these potentially harmful substances.

How much acai is contained in MonaVie products?

Because MonaVie product formulas are proprietary, the exact amount of acai or the other fruits contained in our blend is not disclosed.

Does MonaVie use flash pasteurization?

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. Flash pasteurization is preferred to other methods because it kills microbes without destroying beneficial phytonutrients.

Where are MonaVie products manufactured?

To ensure the highest level of quality, MonaVie blends and produces MonaVie products at its manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City, Utah (not far from the corporate office).

What is the shelf life of the MonaVie Original and Active juices and MonaVie Gel?

If unopened, both the MonaVie juices and MonaVie Gel have a shelf life of one year. If the MonaVie juice has been opened, then the shelf life is approximately 30-60 days, as long as the opened bottle is refrigerated. MonaVie Gel should be consumed in its entirety as soon as it is opened. For optimum freshness, we recommend refrigerating the products before and after opening.

Are MonaVie products safe?

Yes, MonaVie products are safe and contain only well-tolerated foods. MonaVie 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.

Are MonaVie products FDA approved?

There 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. MonaVie is manufactured in a GMP-compliant facility. The ingredients contained in MonaVie products are generally recognized as safe (GRAS), and obtaining prior approval from the FDA is not required.

Do MonaVie products treat, cure, or prevent disease?

Eating 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 MonaVie to treat, cure, or prevent disease; the FDA only approves drugs to offer these benefits. MonaVie products are made with a specific selection of powerful superfruits and other natural compounds, such as glucosamine and esterified fatty acids. The fruits and compounds in MonaVie have been shown in some studies to help support the body’s ability to protect itself.

Science

What does ORAC mean?

An acronym for oxygen radical absorption capacity, ORAC is a way to measure the antioxidant capacity of a food. Foods with high ORAC values are desirable for their ability to neutralize free radicals, thus inhibiting the ability of the free radical to cause cell damage. The ORAC measurement was developed by a scientist at the National Institute of Aging in 1992 and has been a valuable tool in quantifying health benefits associated with consuming fruits, vegetables, and other antioxidant-containing foods and supplements.

How many servings of fruits and vegetables does the U.S. National Research Council recommend we eat daily?

The U.S. National Research Council recommends that you consume at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day to maintain a proper supply of food derived antioxidants for your body. Research indicates that only five percent of the U.S. population consumes five servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

What are phytonutrients?

Phytonutrients are naturally occurring compounds that contribute to the flavor, color, and disease-resistance of plants (i.e., fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes). Phytonutrients are powerful antioxidants, but their value extends much beyond free radical protection. Maximum health benefits are derived from consuming a variety of phytonutrients with a full spectrum of colors and pigments, such as those found in MonaVie products.

What are antioxidants?

Antioxidants are “agents” that help inhibit harmful compounds known as free radicals. Free radicals cause damage to your cells through the process of oxidation. By donating an electron to unstable free radicals, antioxidants neutralize their harmful effects. Obtaining a variety of antioxidants through diet or supplementation is essential to maintaining your good health.

What are free radicals?

Free radicals are atoms with at least one unpaired electron. In excess, free radicals produce harmful oxidation that can damage cell membranes. Free radicals are analogous to cattle let loose on a field of planted crops. Uncontrolled, the cattle would destroy the crops. Ranch hands are hired to make sure the cattle stay in place and graze. Antioxidants act much the same way. As the ranch hands for our bodies, antioxidants prevent free radicals from potentially damaging millions of healthy, functioning cells.

What is oxidative stress?

Oxidative stress occurs in your body when there are not enough antioxidants to counter the effects of damaging free radicals. Free radicals cause damage to all cellular components, including proteins, lipids, and DNA—the blueprint to cell proliferation. Oxidative stress has been implicated in the aging process and numerous health-related issues.

What causes excess free radicals?

Tobacco smoke, alcohol, pollution, insecticides, radiation, chemicals in the home or at work, and excessive amounts of sunlight are all prolific contributors to the formation of free radicals. Other causes include a high-fat diet, stress, insufficient sleep, and strenuous exercise.

How well does freeze-dried acai scavenge other free radicals such as peroxynitrite (NORAC), hydroxyl (HORAC), and superoxide anion (SORAC)?

The MonaVie juice blend is a very powerful antioxidant against these additional free radicals; in fact, the SORAC assay score of 1,614 unit/g represents the highest value ever reported for superoxide scavenging activity in vitro of any food.

What is glucosamine hydrochloride?

Glucosamine hydrochloride is a natural compound found in the body that is used to help make and form cartilage. Glucosamine has also been shown to help lubricate, cushion, protect, and rebuild joints.

Is one form of glucosamine more effective than another?

There are three types of glucosamine: glucosamine hydrochloride (HCl), N-acetyl glucosamine, and glucosamine sulfate. Both glucosamine HCl and glucosamine sulfate are rapidly converted into “free” glucosamine in the stomach. So, from a medicinal standpoint, they are equally effective. However, glucosamine HCl is 79 percent glucosamine, while glucosamine sulfate is only between 47 and 52 percent glucosamine. We formulated MonaVie Active juice with glucosamine HCl because this form of glucosamine contains the highest level of free glucosamine.

What are esterified fatty acids?

Esterified fatty acids promote joint health, improving flexibility and mobility. Esterification is the general name for a chemical reaction in which two chemicals (typically an alcohol and an acid) form an ester as the reaction product.

How much potassium is in MonaVie Original and MonaVie Active?

For customers concerned about potassium levels for reasons relating to dialysis or contraindications with prescription medicines, please consult a physician before taking MonaVie products. The potassium level in MonaVie Original and MonaVie Active is approximately 55 mg/oz (2% Daily Value). MonaVie Original and MonaVie Active contain no potassium additives, grapefruit, or cantaloupe.

Is there any vitamin K in MonaVie Original or MonaVie Active?

For customers concerned about vitamin K levels because of blood thinning medication, please consult a physician before taking any MonaVie products. The vitamin K level in MonaVie Original and MonaVie Active is approximately 12.4 µg/oz (12% Daily Value).

Why do MonaVie products contain preservatives?

Preservatives 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. Sorbic acid has been repeatedly tested for safety and efficacy, and today stands as one of the most thoroughly tested food additives in history.

MonaVie juices contain the preservative sodium benzoate and the antioxidant vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Is it true that sodium benzoate and vitamin C can react to form benzene?

In the presence of trace amounts of certain metals, which act as catalysts, vitamin C can produce free radicals that convert benzoate into benzene. The FDA and World Health Organization have set a standard for benzene levels in water and that level is 5 parts per billion. MonaVie tests its MonaVie juices for benzene regularly, and we are always well below the FDA’s and World Health Organization’s acceptable levels for benzene.

Do any of MonaVie's products contain MSG?
No.

Is MonaVie Active juice safe for children and pregnant or nursing women?

The MonaVie Active formula is extremely safe; however, MonaVie Active juice contains glucosamine hydrochloride and esterified fatty acids, which have not been tested in these types of individuals. It is MonaVie’s recommendation that children under the age of 12, pregnant women, and women who are nursing should not consume MonaVie Active juice. If further information is required, please consult with your physician.

Are MonaVie products gluten-free?

Yes.

Why are there natural flavors in MonaVie products?

MonaVie 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. MonaVie’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 MonaVie Original and Active juices and in MonaVie Gel is a mixed berry natural flavor.

Why does the MonaVie Active label list “tree nuts (palm nut)”?

MonaVie Active’s esterified fatty acids are derived from a 100 percent vegetable source (palm nut oil). The (US) FDA has made it mandatory to list all sources of potential allergens found in a product on its label. Eight major foods or food groups have been identified as common allergy causing foods in some individuals. Of these foods tree nuts are included. Since palm nuts are a tree nut and the esterified fatty acids come from palm nut oil, it is necessary to list it on the product label.

How might esterified fatty acids cause an allergic reaction?

Allergic reactions are caused by proteins. The esterified fatty acids in MonaVie Active may contain an extremely low level—an almost undetectable level—of protein from palm nuts. Because the amount of protein is so minute, it is unlikely that people with tree nut allergies will have an allergic reaction; however, in extremely sensitive persons it is best to avoid it all together. If you have an allergy to palm nuts, it is best to consult with your physician prior to drinking MonaVie Active.

If I have an allergy to peanuts, will I also be allergic to tree nuts?

No, not necessarily. Individuals with peanut allergies only should not have an allergic reaction to MonaVie Active because the product is not produced in a facility that manufactures peanuts or peanut oil.

Company

Who is MonaVie?

MonaVie is a company where the very best of nature and science have come together to unlock the power of many of the world’s most beneficial fruits. Our health and nutritional products center on a proprietary blend of the acai berry (pronounced “ah-sigh-ee”)—found only in remote regions of the Amazon—and other unique fruits, each selected for its specific nutritional properties. MonaVie brand products are designed to provide you with the antioxidant protection and phytonutrients you need to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

Why did you select network marketing to distribute your products?

That’s simple; it’s about people. The entire purpose of our company, our products, and our business opportunity is to improve and enrich the lives of people around the world. And what better way is there to accomplish this than through personal relationships and the power of network marketing.

When was MonaVie founded?

MonaVie was introduced in January of 2005 and has quickly become one of the fastest growing and most talked about network marketing companies in the world. We feel that the growth and excitement surrounding MonaVie can be attributed to the benefits that individuals have experienced with our unique products and the success that they have found with our rewarding business model.

How does MonaVie help to protect the Amazon Rainforest?

Each week, poachers illegally chop down between 5,000 and 10,000 acai palm trees simply to harvest a 12-inch section of the tree known as the heart of the palm (or “palmito”). Once these trees are destroyed, they never return. By creating a demand for the acai berry, MonaVie has given locals an economic incentive to harvest only the berries and not the heart of the palm. This not only preserves the trees and the Amazon Rainforest, but it also provides a continual source of income for the locals.

In what countries does MonaVie operate?

MonaVie distributes products to markets around the world, including North America, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. We are rapidly expanding to other markets as we build a truly global brand.

Where are MonaVie's corporate headquarters?

10855 South River Front Parkway, Suite 100, South Jordan, UT 84095

Does MonaVie use recycled glass in its glass bottles?

Yes. MonaVie also encourages its distributors and customers to take advantage of recycling services in their state or country (where available).

Opportunity

What type of compensation plan does MonaVie have?

MonaVie offers one of the most rewarding compensation plans in network marketing. Our plan is based on a binary model, which means that you will be compensated based on successfully building two teams. MonaVie’s compensation plan also offers several ways to earn income, including retail sales, team commissions, bonus pools, check matching, and more.

Do I need to be a distributor to purchase MonaVie products?

You can purchase MonaVie products at the wholesale price by becoming a distributor. Or, you can sign up as a retail or preferred customer. As a retail customer, you may purchase MonaVie products at the retail price from an existing distributor. Signing up as a Preferred Customer allows you to purchase MonaVie products at 15% off the retail price.

How much can I earn as a distributor?

One of the most rewarding aspects of the MonaVie business opportunity is that there is no limit to your potential success. By personally building a strong business organization and working with those in your business organization to do the same, you will not only be leveraging the efforts of many, but you may also begin earning income from the efforts of many. With MonaVie, you are in control of your success.