A Drink’s Purple Reign

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  • Posted By: crl_silva @ 08/06/2008 1:10:32 PM

    I am from Brazil. I lived in the North of Brazil until I was 27 years old. I ate "Acai" with "Farinha" for all my life. However, I never seen any difference in health. So, MonaVie for me is "scam".
    I have a lot of friends that worked with MonaVie but never received more than $100 per week.

  • Posted By: danny_latch @ 08/06/2008 1:10:18 PM

    My dad and mom got in to the buisness and failed. I tryed it for a few weeks and felt ok, but I also take GNC mega man multi-vitamin. The drink might make you feel good, but the buisness is not set up to get you rich unless you know a lot of people with no lives and like to spend money and not invest it.

  • Posted By: lablover6419 @ 08/06/2008 12:57:22 PM

    I have been drinking MonaVie for almost two months, and began after thinking about it for three months. I wish I hadn't waited to start drinking it! I have so mush more energy and sleep way better. The biggest improvement for me is that my shoulder, which was injure in March of '07, is no longer causing me pain. I had gone for PT for 6 months, and had a cortisone shot, too, neither of which helped long term. Also, my knee no longer aches and my plantar faccitis is gone. I can't believe that these are all coincidences, and attribute it all to MonaVie.

    • Posted By: vieintn @ 08/06/2008 1:10:17 PM

      Great comment. My wife and I are distributors, actually star 500 in the business. Monavie will rewrite the books on MLM, great prduct, easy to promote, and fun to do. The negative people don't belong, they are simply building their own negative MLM structure. A one billion dollar company in 3.5 years, very few companies have that financial foundation. Good luck to you, build you a good network, and enjoy the health benefits.
      Distributors in TN

  • Posted By: 2012stheyear @ 08/06/2008 1:08:34 PM

    Why do so many people love to say MonaVie is a scam? Many of them haven't tried it themselves, or don't exercise enough to really feel the benefits. As an active 20-something-year-old, I feel a noticeable benefit from taking the stuff. Sure, it's not a miracle drug that cures everything, and I haven't gained any superpowers. It simply does exactly what fruits are supposed to do: calm inflamation and help you deal with oxidative damage caused by exercise. I can find room in my budget for something that does that!

  • Posted By: elkinmaui @ 08/06/2008 1:07:07 PM

    There are only 2 preservatives in Mona Vie. Both are the same used in bottlng wine. Those are the ONLY preservatives added. A person is only supposed to drink 2oz in the morning and 2 oz at night. Even at the new distributors pice of $35. a bottle, one can only drink what they can afford. Plus, as a distributor you are encouraged to support the MORE project, which is Mona Vies charity to help orphans in Brazil. I wish they would focus on helping the children and people in this country, and lower the price of Mona Vie....

  • Posted By: teamjoe @ 08/06/2008 1:06:09 PM

    People, Of course the people who do the work make the money. In which profession does the guy at the bottom make more money? The thing with MLM's, is that if you change your thinking,(as suggested by Kiyosaki), you can make your way to the top, and be well compensated for it. I would suggest you shut your TV off and get some success thinking going for yourself. If you take the time to read success books you will find that all successful people READ. Even leading economists like Paul Zane Pilzer suggests that people should look into a home-based business to create income in this information age. Remember, successful people do what unsuccessfl people refuse to do.

  • Posted By: yoncehappy@hotmail.com @ 08/06/2008 1:05:14 PM

    I have been drinking Mona Vie since Feb 2008. I have Lupus & before drinking this juice I was in pain everyday all over my body. I could not sleep more than 2 hours at a time. I stopped all my medication & started drinking this juice & now I am pain free. I have had this illness since birth. I finally have a chance at a normal life. I sleep all night, I have no pain, I feel alert and ready to go. There is no other reason for these changes in my body except the juice. If you would look at the science behind it you will see how this works. Dana Yonce

  • Posted By: mbh829 @ 08/06/2008 1:02:13 PM

    If you have any doubts people, JUST TRY IT!!!! Then you can add your 2 cents!

  • Posted By: piledriver @ 08/06/2008 1:01:49 PM

    Mona Vie changed my life. In the first 2 weeks I felt better, slept better, and had more energy than I have had in years. Snake Oil? Maybe. This snake oil is something I intend to take for life. Please do not stop making it. Signed "Feeling Fabulous"!!!!!!!!!!

  • Posted By: Science of UNL @ 08/06/2008 1:00:45 PM

    i used to get this stuff all the time, it helped me sleep through the night, look at the individual ingredients and you'll find that there is indeed a large multitude of the best known super fruits out there. Each serving a particular purpose. I stopped drinking it due to cost. Listening to those that sell and distribute the product may be full of it. However, look at the science behind the drink, maybe then ignorance will stop coming to play in this discussion. It's simple antioxidant levels that make this drink do the things it does. I'll agree that it isnt a cure for cancer, though in the long run this is what id say the best source of antioxidants in use today.

  • Posted By: LoisMae @ 08/06/2008 1:00:43 PM

    I was taking this for many months and I thougt I noticed a change in my bones stopped aching and then I realized it made my bones ache more-I had to top taking it.

  • Posted By: ss3251 @ 08/06/2008 12:53:25 PM

    MonaVie is a food, not a drug, so it doesn't claim to cure any diseases.(any claims of curing diseases are made by over-excited people who were wrong to make such claims, by focusing on these few people the news article very wrongly slants the article agains the entire company) It contains a super high amount of anti-oxidants and phyto-nutrients, so obviously those will be good for you and help to maintain overall good health and wellness. The network marketing structure of the business is fully legal and has been around for long time. Just as any other company that is actively growing there will be negative press, ask Wal-Mart...

    • Posted By: vieintn @ 08/06/2008 12:59:40 PM

      Great comment, all businesses are pyramids. Monavie is going to rewrite the book on all MLM's. This business is an opportunity like MIcrosoft was in the mid 80's. Good luck to you.
      Distributors in TN

  • Posted By: MontanaMonaVie @ 08/06/2008 12:58:59 PM

    My aunt who all her life has been hard working and very active, became very ill, she was so ill she was unable to even get up out of bed to clean her home or prepare meals. None of the medical experts could do anything to help her. Her sister, my other aunt, started using Mona Vie and suggested my ailing aunt try it. After starting Mona Vie she noticed that she had an appetite this was approximately a week after her first trying it. A little over 3 weeks later she was up and cleaned her whole house and has been steadily regaining her strength.
    I do not care what this writer thinks or says, I do not care what anyone thinks or says, Mona Vie saved my aunts life, gave her back quality of life. Do I sell Mona Vie? No I do not, but I do use it and have noticed changes in many positive ways, such as my skin is smooth, my eyesight is less strained, my fingernails are less brittle and I actually have long nails again, I no longer have the problems I had related to PMS and since I am a cook, I had many burn scars on my arms from removing hot pans and such from the oven, some I have had for years, are now all dissappearing. Miracle? I do not think so, I believe my body is finally getting what it has been needing for a long time and I have not been able to afford $40+ a week to buy fruits that do not carry the nutritional value that I get for $35 a month (I buy it by the cases from my aunt so get a discount on each bottle) from Mona Vie.
    I only wish that this reporter would have dug a little deeper before writing this article, I think what he did was criminal, because many people reading this article will now not give Mona Vie a try. It may not be for everyone, but I know it is a good product that has helped my family and now many friends.

  • Posted By: harley94 @ 08/06/2008 12:51:35 PM

    besides all the negativity ,what if people in the long run can benefit from natural foods,juices ,supplementation. remember that the #5 killer of people in America is from interactions from fda approved prescriptions. people will never die from multi market products if they are used properly and can benefit health wise and financially on ahorrible economy.Folks should use intelligence when picking amulti level and not buy because of cheap prices .. Check out centrum or multivitamin in your local cvs which make corporations rich in the name of health and give customers junk...

    • Posted By: GreenGables79 @ 08/06/2008 12:55:26 PM

      Harley, what are you talking about "the #5 killer of people in America?" Did you make that up? No wonder you are in favor of this...you don't do your homework; you make assumtions and present them as fact.

      • Posted By: dsqard @ 08/06/2008 12:57:50 PM

        97% of all statistics are made up on the spot.

  • Posted By: mram @ 08/06/2008 12:49:47 PM

    monavie is awesome! i've been drinking it for a couple of months and feel more energized. i notice that people who eat really badly and have developed high levels of toxins are the ones who claim they have headaches or nightmares. if they continue drinking it they'll notice a complete difference. what these headaches are probably being attributed to are toxins escaping your body and becoming mobilized. it's certainly not a cure all drink but it certainly does make you feel better. its just a juice drink with high antioxidants so of course you have to feel better after all you are what you eat!

    • Posted By: GreenGables79 @ 08/06/2008 12:57:29 PM

      What "toxins" are those, exactly, mram?

  • Posted By: joans101 @ 08/06/2008 12:57:19 PM

    Greengables79: Dude the juice has ALL fibers, skin, seed and pulp from the fruits. It's obvious that you haven't investigated deeply (ie: "End of conversation.")-- sweet punch line but please back it up next time.

  • Posted By: janet-castillo @ 08/06/2008 12:57:11 PM

    I'm so glad I ran across your article. I wish people would do the public justice. If your going to comment and give an opinion about a product. I say the wisest thing to do is try it for yourself, find out all the scientific research behind it, and then comment. Knowledge and education is Power and Truth, not just blowing hot air. I personally have tried the juice and my family and have had wonderful results. I will stand behind a product I personally use. As for me and my family we'll be on Monavie for Life. Its our health Insurance. Since the Medical World has failed to study health and Nutrition. The average consumer has been forced to educate and do their own research on how to prevent disease and ailments in our bodies. Here's to good Health and Quality of Life! signed Monavie for Life!

  • Posted By: Lydia02Chicago @ 08/06/2008 12:56:46 PM

    "18" forgotten fruits?!

    Toe fungus. Ear wax. The hair from the shower drain. Tomatoes forgotten in the fridge for a few months. Grass clippings. And the chunky stuff in it?! Bird droppings and compressed cow's cud. Yummy!

    HA.

  • Posted By: mbh829 @ 08/06/2008 12:56:46 PM

    I am a Monavie drinker and I can honestly say, my headaches which were an every other day occurance have stopped... for a long time i couldn't remember the last time I had one... and then I sold a case of my monavie to a friend who suffers from MS, she wanted to try it so I gave her mine--- I have been w/out my monavie for over a week and the headaches are back! Also, my father who is a diabetic has been drinking it and he's now completely off his meds!!! Maybe it doesn't work for some, but if you take it long enough eventually you will notice a difference! I know I have!

  • Posted By: mommee42 @ 08/06/2008 12:56:43 PM

    Any "claims" being made by anyone is through either medical research or personal experience. The company does not make specific claims other than the juice being a potent anti-oxident which will be equivalent to consuming your daily dose of fruits and veggies. Not many people get these nutrients on a daily basis and to do so would be just as expensive. FYI: 3 apples and 2 bananas a day does not qualify. People think "it's fruit so it counts" and they are misinformed. An nutritionist can tell you that. Why not get you nutritional fill every day? Ofcourse you'll feel better, considering you've probably been eating poorly for years. I'm sure there are other products (juices, vitamins, etc) that will do you nutritional justice. I just don't understand what everyone's problem is. If people want to spend the money and drink it, why should anyone have anything negative to say. ESPECIALLY if you NEVER DRANK IT!!!!! I drink it because I was desperate for pain relief from RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis). The Pain meds weren't cuttin it. I heard about Mona Vie and gave it a shot. I decided to join so I could buy it myself for the cheapest possible price. (I HAVE NEVER SOLD A BOTTLE TO ANYONE ELSE NOR HAVE I SIGNED UP ANYONE UNDER ME!!!!) I started with a 2 month supply. I'm not even going to waste time writing all the things that happened one week after another. What I will say is that my blood shows no signs of RA AT ALL SINCE I STARTED DRINKING MONA VIE!!! I have the results on paper and my Rheumatologist said he's NEVER seen this happen before!!! So am I going to get sued now? Is that how the justice system works? Nobody's allowed to feel good without some doctor or drug company involved? Mona Vie never claimed this would happen IT JUST DID! Why don't you people find something that actually HURTS people to argue about! Get a life and lay off of Mona Vie already!

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