Dietary supplement: Noni

Noni juice has recently appeared in France. It is extracted from the fruit of the plant (Morinda Citrifolia) Used in traditional Polynesian medicine (in Tahiti and Hawaii for example). This juice is rich in vitamin C, potassium, rutin and the alkaloid, proceronin, which is converted into zeronin in the body.

Supposed uses and properties of noni

Noni juice is being promoted as the new panacea. Relieves rheumatic pain and inflammatory diseases, stimulates the immune system and may help prevent crabs. It will also allow you to lose weight faster while on a diet.

How effective is noni?

No human studies have confirmed the supposed properties of Noni juice. A preliminary trial is underway in people with cancer. A study conducted on mice selected for their tendency to develop crabs Show a slight stimulation of the immune system.

Precautions to take with Noni

Pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as children, should refrain from drinking Noni juice.

Because this juice has a high content of potassium, people who take medicine diuretics It should also be avoided. There have been reports of serious liver problems after taking noni juice.

Its most common side effect is constipation.

The origin, forms and dosage of Noni

Noni juice is extracted from the wilted fruit. Because of the repulsive smell of this fruit (Tahitians detect trees by smell …), the juice is processed and sometimes mixed with juice of other fruits to disguise the taste. The former Afssa (French Food Safety Agency, now Anses) recommends having no more than 30ml of noni juice per day, or two tablespoons.