Recent Studies on Morinda Citrifolia

Some of the recent studies on Morinda citrifolia include:

Dr. Solomon writes the following in his book »» Noni Juice: How Much, How Often, For What*:

"Since my retirement from the clinical practice of medicine, I have become more involved with natural healing. This has brought to my attention the ambiguity and confusion that exists when it comes to how much of a certain nutritional substance could or should be used in order to augment one's health. Suggested use of many nutritional supplements is many times based on trial and error, which over time and use somewhat regulates itself.
I decided to find a plant with a proven track record of successes and with unique health benefits worthy of study. I was interested in finding out how much of it people took to help different conditions. This led me to the fruit of the Morinda citrifolia plant (Noni)."

In his ongoing research with Noni since 1997, Dr. Solomon has organized a study which has grown to include 75 health professionals and over 15,000 patients. In his study, doctors and/or patients are to drink Noni Juice for a 7-month period, with a daily loading serving of 4 oz. the 1st month, a therapeutic serving of 3 oz. for the following 5 months, and a maintenance/prevention serving of 2 oz. the 7th month (half these amounts for children).

In the final analysis, the overall average of those who either objectively or subjectively experienced benefit was an unheard of 75%. Dr. Solomon goes on to say that "the majority of Noni users who did not get optimal results failed to do so because they took a lesser dose and/or took it a lesser amount of time than recommended." Dr. Solomon also notes that "My survey did show that 95% of those who reported that Noni helped them in some way experienced those results within three months of starting Noni." His findings are summarized in the following table:

Condition	Total #	% Helped
Allergy, decreased symptoms	1,875	88%
Arthritis, lessened symptoms	1,235	80%
Asthma, Improved	5,689	70%
Cancer, lessened symptoms	1,419	69%
CEFIDS, Fibromyalgia, lessened symptoms	2,399	78%
Depression, lessened symptoms	1,111	77%
Diabetes, Types I and 2, improved	4,232	84%
Digestion, improved	2,392	90%
Energy, increased	12,199	90%
Heart Disease, Decreased symptoms	1,643	78%
High Blood Pressure, decreased	1,411	85%
HIV, lessened symptoms	105	56%
Kidney Health, improved	2,838	67%
Menstruation, lessened symptoms	2,573	78%
Mental Acuity, increased alertness	3,844	74%
Multiple Sclerosis, lessened symptoms	17	51%
Muscle, increased body-building	933	71%
Obesity, lost some excess weight	4,181	71%
Pain, including headaches, decreased	5,139	86%
Sexual Enhancement	2,276	85%
Sleep, improved	1,534	74%
Smoking, stopped	663	58%
Stress, coped better	5,156	72%
Stroke, decreased symptoms	1,391	55%
Well being, felt better	5,915	78%

*Neil Solomon, MD, PhD, »» Noni Juice: How Much, How Often, For What, Direct Source Publishing, pp. 1, 6-8, 60; 2000.

At this time NONI Juice from Tahiti is being studied in over 40 universities worldwide. There have been a number of studies on how NONI Juice effects cancer.

Key Components

Modern researchers are still trying to explain how NONI Juice from Tahiti is helping so many people with such a wide variety of conditions. The Xeronine component is certainly a major part of the reason. But look what else is in the Noni fruit and what benefits these components have...

Key Components & Their Benefits

Proxeronine & Proxeroninase The building blocks our bodies use to manufacture Xeronine. With nutrient-depleted foods, where these building blocks are not available, our proteins can become reliant on inadequate substitutes such as sugar, caffeine, cocaine, or nicotine to do their work. In returning Xeronine to the body, Noni Juice has been found to help break addictions to these substances. By promoting optimal protein functioning, Noni Juice promotes massive cellular regeneration and hormonal balance.

Scopoletin Has anti-inflammatory, anti-histamine, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, lowers blood pressure, and binds to serotonin to help regulate sleep, hunger and temperature.

Anthraquinone Controls infectious bacteria such as Staphylococcus Aureus, E. Coli & Salmonella.

Damnacanthal Inhibits growth of pre-cancerous cells.

Terpene Helps with cell rejuvenation, thus increasing nutrient-toxin exchange.

Phytonutrients & Selenium Provide powerful anti-oxidant protection against free radicals.

Rich in soluble and insoluble fiber Soluble fiber helps cleanse the blood, decrease choloesterol, binds to fats and balances blood sugar levels. Insoluble fiber ("bulk") is important for colon health.

Rich in amino acids Amino acids are the buildings blocks for proteins, important for most body functions. The "essential" amino acids are the ones our bodies cannot make and we therefore must get from our diet. Noni Juice contains 17 of the 20 known amino acids, including all 9 essential amino acids.

Rich in essential fatty acids Fatty acids are the building blocks of fats and oils. The "essential" fatty acids in Noni Juice are the important poly-unsaturated fats that we must get from our diet. They maintain healthy skin, nerve cells, heart tissue and blood vessels and help balance mood. They keep cell membranes working properly and efficiently, improving the nutrient-toxin exchange.

Important Overall Characteristics

Adaptogen An adaptogen is a substance that has a global balancing effect on all body systems. There are only 12 known adaptogens; of these 12, Noni Juice is said to be the "premiere" adaptogen.

Alkaline Tissues degrade and disease thrives in an acidic environment. Noni Juice promotes an alkaline body chemistry, the optimal state for good health.

Anti-oxidant Anti-oxidants, such as green tea, pycnogenol, and vitamin C, among others, are important in neutralizing "free radicals", or particles that cause DNA damage that can lead to cancer. Noni Juice has recently been found to be the most effective of all known anti-oxidants.

Low Glycemic Index A 3:1 ratio of carbohydates to fiber in Noni Juice helps balance blood sugar levels.

Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory and Selective Cox II Inhibitor Unlike typical pain relievers and anti-inflammatories, Noni Juice decreases pain and inflammation while protecting stomach, kidney, and liver cells.

Humectant As a humectant, Noni Juice helps tissues retain moisture.

Immuno-Modulator Noni Juice intelligently supports the immune system, not just by boosting it, but by regulating it to suppress the allergic and auto-allergic responses.

References: A.K. Olsen w/ Dr. Ralph Heinicke, Understanding the Miracle: An Introduction to the Science of Noni, pp 3-4; 1998. The information on this page represents a summary of findings collected from lectures and research by Dr. Ralph Heineke, Dr. Scott Gerson, Dr. Hirazumi Kim, Dr. Mian-Ying Wang, Dr. Neil Solomon, Dr. Mona Harrison, Dr. William Mcphilamy, Dr. Gary Tran and others.

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Key Components & Their Benefits
Proxeronine & Proxeroninase	The building blocks our bodies use to manufacture Xeronine. With nutrient-depleted foods, where these building blocks are not available, our proteins can become reliant on inadequate substitutes such as sugar, caffeine, cocaine, or nicotine to do their work. In returning Xeronine to the body, *Noni Juice has been found to help break addictions* to these substances. By promoting optimal protein functioning, Noni Juice promotes massive cellular regeneration and hormonal balance.
Scopoletin	Has anti-inflammatory, anti-histamine, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, lowers blood pressure, and binds to serotonin to help regulate sleep, hunger and temperature.
Anthraquinone	Controls infectious bacteria such as Staphylococcus Aureus, E. Coli & Salmonella.
Damnacanthal	Inhibits growth of pre-cancerous cells.
Terpene	Helps with cell rejuvenation, thus increasing nutrient-toxin exchange.
Phytonutrients & Selenium	Provide powerful anti-oxidant protection against free radicals.
Rich in soluble and insoluble fiber	Soluble fiber helps cleanse the blood, decrease choloesterol, binds to fats and balances blood sugar levels. Insoluble fiber ("bulk") is important for colon health.
Rich in amino acids	Amino acids are the buildings blocks for proteins, important for most body functions. The "essential" amino acids are the ones our bodies cannot make and we therefore must get from our diet. *Noni Juice contains 17 of the 20 known amino acids, including all 9 essential amino acids.*
Rich in essential fatty acids	Fatty acids are the building blocks of fats and oils. *The "essential" fatty acids in Noni Juice are the important poly-unsaturated fats that we must get from our diet.* They maintain healthy skin, nerve cells, heart tissue and blood vessels and help balance mood. They keep cell membranes working properly and efficiently, improving the nutrient-toxin exchange.
Important Overall Characteristics
Adaptogen	An adaptogen is a substance that has a global balancing effect on all body systems. *There are only 12 known adaptogens; of these 12, Noni Juice is said to be the "premiere" adaptogen.*
Alkaline	Tissues degrade and disease thrives in an acidic environment. *Noni Juice promotes an alkaline body chemistry, the optimal state for good health.*
Anti-oxidant	Anti-oxidants, such as green tea, pycnogenol, and vitamin C, among others, are important in neutralizing "free radicals", or particles that cause DNA damage that can lead to cancer. Noni Juice has recently been found to be the most effective of all known anti-oxidants.
Low Glycemic Index	A 3:1 ratio of carbohydates to fiber in *Noni Juice helps balance blood sugar levels.*
*Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory and* Selective Cox II Inhibitor**	Unlike typical pain relievers and anti-inflammatories, *Noni Juice decreases pain and inflammation while protecting stomach, kidney, and liver cells.*
Humectant	As a humectant, *Noni Juice helps tissues retain moisture.*
Immuno-Modulator	*Noni Juice intelligently supports the immune system*, not just by boosting it, but by regulating it to suppress the allergic and auto-allergic responses.