Derived from the fruit of the tropical evergreen plant noni, noni juice can be a wonder food for your health. Noni fruit, popularly known as Indian Mulberry, the shrub of which is native to South-East and Southern Asia and Pacific Islands. The noni fruit has been used since ancient times for its medicinal properties which boost the immune system and helps in detoxification.
Noni fruit is rich in antioxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, and Iron. Noni juice is said to be a magical drink as it affects so many bodily systems positively. Read on to know the 10 health benefits of noni juice
Good for people suffering from arthritis
Many studies claim that noni juice is effective in reducing arthritis pain. It is also said to reduce joint reduction implicated in arthritis, due to the analgesic properties it has. Topical treatment of pain and bruising is one of the most common uses of the noni plant in tropical alternative medicine. Some animal studies suggest that noni possesses possible anti-inflammatory activity. In fact, one of the traditional names for noni in the Caribbean was “pain killer”
Improves skin quality
Being a powerhouse of antioxidants, the juice works as a wonderful moisturizer when applied to the skin daily. The juice has the ability to replenish and repair your skin (West, B. J., & Sabin, R. A. (2012))
Protects heart health
Noni juice has shown positive effects in protecting heart health by improving the blood flow in the arteries. It also helps in regulating blood pressure which definitely helps in maintaining heart health.
People who consumed noni juice on an everyday basis showed improvement in their lipid profiles – reduced LDL (bad cholesterol) and improve HDL (good cholesterol).
Boosts immunity
Noni juice has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and anti-histamine properties all of which help to boost immunity. Notably, the antioxidant properties of Noni likely contribute to its immunomodulation activity as there is a documented connection between oxidative processes and the immune system. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are involved in the modulation of immune function and serve as secondary messengers in cell signal transduction. Multiple studies have demonstrated the ability of antioxidants, including those from fruits, to modulate immune responses
Lowers Risk of Gout
Gout is a kind of arthritis that is caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. Dr. Anshul Bhatnagar of Batra Hospital says, “Studies have shown that Noni juice can reduce uric acid concentration in the blood, thereby lowering the risk of gout.
Note: Noni juice has a pungent smell, one that’s not easy to describe. So take a shot and chase it with pineapple juice or something strong to mask the flavour.
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