Noni juice has gained a lot of popularity in the past few years, due to its wide variety of benefits. The Noni juice is extracted from the Noni fruit, scientifically known as Morinda Citrifolia, and commonly referred to as the Indian Mulberry. Our expert, Dr. Kalpesh Rameshlal Baphana, MD Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics, Kalpayu Health Care Clinic, Pune says, “Noni has a very good action as an antioxidant on the immune system and inflammatory disorders inside the body. It has become a popular health supplement in the last 10-15 years as it is high in many phytonutrients or nutrition molecules, which we may get if we eat a variety of food items. They are collectively found in Noni.”
Here are some of the benefits as explained by Dr. Kalpesh:
- Immunity Booster and Antioxidant
Noni juice contains more than 70 phytonutrients and thus, has immuno-enhancing properties. It increases immunity, thereby helping the body fight viral, bacterial, or fungal infections. It is also rich in antioxidants and reduces the levels of oxidative stress or the activities of the free radicals that can cause damage to the body. - Cancer
According to many studies conducted worldwide, the phytonutrient found in Noni has an inhibitory action on the tumor cells and has been effective in cancers like that of lung, oesophagus, breast, colorectal, cervical, etc.. It has shown to reduce the cancer cells in the body. - Many times, cancer patients have to undergo chemotherapy, which has many side effects on the body. Thus, in that case, Noni juice can have a chemo-protective effect, i.e. to save against the adverse effects of chemotherapy.
- Cardiovascular system
Oxidative stress or bad cholesterol (LDL) can lead to clotting or formation of blockages in the blood vessels, known as arteriosclerosis. Therefore, Noni juice has the ability to prevent this condition. - Antipsychotic
Some studies have shown that Noni juice has antipsychotic effects. Psychotic disorders are nothing but severe mental disorders and people taking drugs for that can take Noni juice as a supplement. - Cognitive Functions
Due to its properties of anti-stress, antipsychotic or antidepressant, it is very good for increasing the brain capacity or IQ in a person.
It is also helpful with Alzheimer’s disease and has anti-aging properties. - Ischemia
Ischemia is a condition in which the supply of oxygen-rich blood is reduced in a particular area, due to which that area gradually stops working. Noni juice is helpful in such a condition.
- Other Benefits:
- Wound Healing
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antilipidemic
- Antisecretory
- Antidepressant
- Abdominal spasm (especially during menstruation)
- Osteoporosis
Dosage:
Dr. Kalpesh recommends:
- If the person is not having any health disorder like diabetes or is not on any other medication, they can have it 10-30ml, depending on the concentration of the Noni juice. Read the label carefully for the same or consult a physician first.
- If you are suffering from any health issues, do not take Noni juice without consulting a doctor first.
“Therefore, being so rich in multiple nutrients, it boosts the body functions and can be used as a general health tonic as well,”, he adds.
