Not only rich in nutrients, noni juice also helps you increase endurance and reduce the harmful effects of cigarettes. Do you know how to make noni juice at home with a blender?
Noni fruit grows in Southeast Asia, is yellow when ripe, and is about the size of a mango. It has long been used for medicinal purposes, but today it is mainly used to make juice. Noni juice is rich in powerful antioxidants and has a number of health benefits that you cannot ignore.
Benefits of Noni Juice
Some benefits of Noni Juice include:
1. Noni Juice Provides Many Nutrients
The nutritional content of each glass of Noni Juice varies greatly because Noni is often juiced with other fruits or sweetened to make it easier to drink. Here is a look at the nutritional breakdown of a 100ml glass of noni juice, which is made up of 89% noni juice, 11% grape juice, and blueberry juice:
- Calories: 47 calories
- Carbs: 11g
- Protein: less than 1g
- Fat: less than 1g
- Sugar: 8g
- Vitamin C: 33% of the recommended daily intake (RDI)
- Biotin: 17% of the RDI
- Folate: 6% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 4% of the RDI
- Potassium: 3% of the RDI
- Calcium: 3% of the RDI
- Vitamin E: 3% of the RDI
Noni juice is high in carbs, but it is also rich in vitamin C, which is great for skin and immune health. It is also a good source of biotin and folate, two B vitamins that play important roles in the body, such as helping to convert food into energy.
2. Noni juice provides antioxidants
Noni juice is high in antioxidants, which can help prevent cell damage caused by free radicals. Additionally, studies have shown that a diet rich in antioxidants can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.
The main antioxidants in noni juice include beta carotene, iridoids, vitamins C and E.
3. Noni juice reduces the harmful effects of cigarettes
Cigarette smoke increases the amount of free radicals to dangerous levels, which can cause cell damage and oxidative stress, which can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Studies show that foods rich in antioxidants such as noni juice can reduce oxidative stress and cell damage, especially cell damage caused by cigarettes.
In one study, regular smokers were given 118ml of noni juice every day. After one month, these people had a 30% reduction in free radicals compared to when they did not drink it.
Cigarette smoke can also cause cancer because some chemicals in cigarette smoke can bind to cells in the body and lead to tumor formation. However, noni juice can reduce cancer-causing chemicals in the body. Two clinical trials found that drinking 4 ounces (118 ml) of noni juice daily for a month reduced levels of cancer-causing chemicals in smokers by about 45%.
Some studies have shown that noni juice may support heart health by lowering cholesterol levels and reducing inflammation in regular smokers.
Noni juice cannot prevent all the harmful effects of smoking, so you should still quit smoking as soon as possible to prevent disease.
4. Noni juice improves endurance
Several studies have also shown that drinking noni juice during exercise has positive effects. One 3-week study tested the drink’s ability to increase endurance in long-distance runners. Participants drank 100 ml of noni juice or a placebo twice daily. The results showed that the group drinking noni juice had a 21% longer exercise time without fatigue than the control group.
Other studies in humans and animals have found similar results in the anti-fatigue and endurance-enhancing effects of noni juice. This effect may be due to the antioxidants in noni that reduce muscle tissue damage during exercise.
5. Noni Juice Reduces Arthritis Pain
Both traditional medicine and some modern studies have shown that noni fruit has pain-relieving effects. In a 1-month study, people with osteoarthritis of the spine drank 15ml of noni juice twice a day. Those who drank the juice had less pain, and 60% of those who drank it had complete relief from neck pain.
In a similar study, people with osteoarthritis drank 89ml of noni juice every day. After 90 days, they had significantly reduced the frequency and severity of arthritis pain and improved quality of life.
Joint pain is often caused by inflammation and oxidative stress. Noni juice may provide natural pain relief by reducing inflammation and fighting free radicals.
6. Noni Juice Improves Your Immune System
Noni juice can help improve your immune health. It is rich in vitamin C, which supports the immune system by protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals and environmental toxins. Additionally, other antioxidants found in this juice, such as beta carotene, may also improve immune health.
A small 8-week study found that healthy people who drank 330ml of noni juice daily had more active immune cells and lower levels of oxidative stress
Side effects of noni juice
A study in healthy adults found that drinking 750ml of noni juice per day was safe. However, you should still be aware of the following side effects:
• Liver effects: In 2005, some people who drank noni juice experienced liver toxicity. However, in 2009, the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) declared the juice safe for most people. However, some individuals may be particularly sensitive to the liver side effects of the juice.
People with chronic kidney disease or kidney failure should avoid noni juice because it is high in potassium and can cause dangerously high blood potassium levels.
• Drug interactions: Noni juice may interact with certain medications, such as those used to treat high blood pressure or slow blood clotting. Therefore, consult your doctor before consuming this juice if you are taking medication.
• Increases blood sugar levels: Noni juice may contain high levels of sugar if you add other fruits or sweeteners when preparing it. Studies have shown that such sugary drinks may increase the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes. Therefore, you should limit noni juice if you need to avoid sugar.
How to make noni juice at home
You can make your own noni juice at home using a blender following the instructions below.
Ingredients to prepare
– A few ripe noni fruits
– Water
– Your favorite fruits (if any)
How to make noni juice
– Clean, peel and chop the noni fruits and put them in the blender. Pour about 120ml of water into the blender to make it easier for the blender.
– Pour the noni juice through a sieve to filter out all the seeds of the noni fruit.
– Squeeze some of your favorite fruits such as oranges, pineapples or coconuts to dilute the noni juice you just made. If you don’t use fruit juice, you can use a little honey or simply use filtered water to dilute the noni juice.
– Once you have diluted the noni juice to the desired level, pour it into a glass and enjoy.
Noni juice is easy to make and provides the body with many necessary nutrients and antioxidants. Try making this drink yourself to change the taste and help your body increase endurance!
