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What is Juice Plus+?
Juice Plus+ is a long-standing brand of health products including bars, shakes, supplements, and even a kids line based largely on fruits and vegetables and nutrients. These formulas promise to provide benefits including heart and brain health, better vision, enhanced lung function, improved skin and gums, and stronger immunity. These are all plant-based products, gluten-free, and non-GMO. Here are some of the top items:
Juice Plus+ Perform – A protein shake which can help build muscle, support brain health, aid in exercise recovery, and enhance brain health
Juice Plus+ Capsules – Fruit, vegetables, and berry supplement blends which provide required nutrients, support heart, lung, skin and gum health, and immune function
Juice Plus+ Omega Blend – Juice Plus Vitamins sourced from algae and plants which support vision, brain, and heart health
Juice Plus+ Chewables – Tasty chews for adults and children which provide 30 different fruits, vegetables, and berries
| Features | Plant-Based, Gluten Free, Non GMO, Low Sugar |
|---|---|
| Form | Shakes, Bars, Capsules, Chewables |
| Health Benefits | Supports Health, Provides Needed Nutrition, Strengthens Immunity, Supports Lung Function, Promotes Healthy Skin and Gums, Improves Brain Function, Promotes Vision, Bone Health, Weight Loss |
| Ingredients | Cranberry, Raspberry, Pomegranate, Cocoa, Elderberry, Kale, Broccoli, Rice Bran, Lemon Peel, Garlic, Beet, Carrot, Acerola Cherry, Apple, Peach, Mango, Soy Protein, Amino Acids |
| Type | Nutrition Products |
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How Does Juice Plus+ Work?
These products are rich in fruits and vegetables which are high in antioxidants. They can destroy free radicals in your system, lowering oxidative stress, promoting healing in the body, and strengthening the immune system.
They also slow and-prevent the buildup of plaque around your heart, decreasing the chances of developing cardiovascular disease. An article in Coronary Artery Disease explored the connection between antioxidants and heart disease [1].
In addition, antioxidants may help improve lung function. These foods are rich in vitamins like A, which promotes visual health, D, which strengthens the bones, and C, which enhances the skin. In addition, there are B vitamins that are important for brain health. An article in Nutrients explored the roles of Vitamin C in skin health [2].
Some products include plant protein, which may help fill up the stomach to suppress appetite. This may promote weight loss, and it could also help build muscles. Juice Plus also contains anti-inflammatory agents which can help reduce swelling in the body.
What Are the Ingredients in Juice Plus?
These are some of the primary active ingredients in Juice Plus:
Kale – This is a cruciferous vegetable which is a rich source of nutrients, fiber, phytochemicals, and antioxidants. It helps to repair the cells, strengthen the immune system, and heal certain diseases. An article in Food Science and Nutrition discussed the therapeutic and nutraceuticals of kale [3].
Soy Protein – Soy is high in both protein and healthy fat. It may also decrease the risk of developing coronary heart disease. Soy could also suppress appetite and promote weight loss. A review in Nutrients explored soy and health in terms of the clinical and epidemiologic literature [4].
Lemon Peel – Lemon peel is high in pectin, antioxidants, and nutrients like Vitamin C. In addition, it has anti-microbial properties which can kill damaging bacteria. It promotes healing in the body and strengthens the immune system. An article in the International Journal of Biotechnology and Allied Fields discussed lemon peel as a natural medicine [5].
Acerola Cherry – This is a high source of antioxidants and ascorbic acid; in fact it has 50-100 times the Vitamin C of lemon or orange. It can strengthen the immune system, and it has a lightening effect on the skin. An article in the Journal of Food Science and Technology explored acerola as an untapped functional superfruit [6].
Pros and Cons of Juice Plus+
Pros
- Juice Plus may provide some required nutrients.
- These products could support heart health.
- Juice Plus might improve lung function.
- These products may promote better vision.
- Juice Plus could support brain health.
Cons
- The Juice Plus products are expensive.
- The kids products contain some sugar.
- You may not get all required nutrients from these products.
How Does Juice Plus Rate?
| Feature | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | 9 | A rich collection of organic healthy ingredients |
| Prices | 6 | The products are fairly expensive. |
| Manufacturer | 9 | Reputable brand with 50 years experience in the industry |
Juice Plus+ (FAQs)
A: There are a number of products of different types in the line, like capsules, shakes, and bars. Follow the instructions provided with the product carefully, and do not take more than the recommended dosage for any reason.
A: You can buy the products on the manufacturer’s official site, and from a number of other retailers lie Amazon and Walmart. The prices of some of the top products are as follows:
- Juice Plus Capsules (Berry, Fruit, Vegetable) – $78.54/month
- Juice Plus Shakes – $153.16
- Juice Plus Gummies (Berry, Fruit, Vegetables) – $60.09/month
- Juice Plus Complete – $153.16
- Juice Plus Omega Blend – $23.56/month
- Juice Plus + Perform – $86.40
A: The manufacturer is offering a 6-month return policy. If you’re not happy with the product, contact the Juice Plus customer service and send the item back in resaleable condition within 6 months of the purchase date. You should get a full refund.
A: The Juice Plus products are rich in nutrients mostly derived from fruits and vegetables. They provide a wealth of nutrients and should work to offer brain, heart, lung, and immune system benefits. However, they will likely not provide all the nutrients you require, so you may have to add supplements.
A: The manufacturer of Juice Plus has 50 years of experience in the industry and they are well known. There’s no doubt that the company and the product are legitimate. There are numerous Juice Plus reviews online that indicate the legitimacy of the brand.
A: While most other brands sell individual products, many of these items come in 4 month shipments. For some this may be convenient, while for others it will not be the ideal way to receive the products.
A: As this is an organic health company, the FDA does not evaluate the products. However, the production takes place in a safe state of the art facility, and the items are all certified by the public health and safety company NSF.
How Does Juice Plus Compare with Other Brands?
| Brand | Price Range | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Maggie Q’s ActivatedYou | Approx. $60-$65 | Green Tea, Zinc, Vitamins A and C, Spinach, Probiotics, L-Proline, Acai, Mangosteen, French Maritime Bark Extract |
| Balance of Nature | Approx. $50-$110 | Onions, Yams, Zucchini, Shitake Mushrooms, Cauliflower, Carrots, Kale, Papaya, Banana, Apple, Fibre, Aloe Vera |
| Ikaria Lean Belly Juice | Approx. $59 | Milk Thistle, Taraxum, Panax Ginseng, Resveratrol, Citrus Pectin, ECGC, Fucoxanthin, Bioperine |
| Huel | Approx. $8-$75 | Vitamins and Minerals, Green Tea Extract, Fiber, Plant-Based Protein, MCTs, Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids, Phytonutrients |
| Muniq | Approx. $59-$149 | Prebiotics, Beta Glucan, Pea Protein Concentrate, Sunflower Oil, Green Banana Powder, Brown Rice Protein Concentrate, High Amylose Maize Resistant Starch |
| Jarrow Formulas | Approx. $15-$80 | Pomegranate, Quercetin, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Resveratrol, Selenium, Vitamin C, Milk Thistle Silymarin |
Conclusion
Juice Plus+ is a brand of products based on fruits and vegetables supplements, for health and immunity. They offer shakes, Juice Plus+ supplements, bars, chewables, and Juice Plus Kids. These formulas may promote heart and brain health, lung support, vision, and skin and gum health. Most of these products deliver every 4 months, and they are rather costly.
The Juice Plus+ reviews offered a range of opinions about these products. There were some good reviews from customers who said these products boosted their overall health and sharpened their thinking and focus. Others said they got little benefits and found the items to be expensive.
Juice Plus+ products are healthy formulas rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which support general health and immunity. Although there aren’t a lot of side effects associated with the Juice Plus ingredients, there may be some mild symptoms. If you experience any uncomfortable issues, stop taking the brand immediately.
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[1] Antioxidants and Coronary Artery Disease: From Pathophysiology to Preventive Therapy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579659/
[2] The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health (nih.gov)
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Customer service and products are embarrassingly poor.
There are no benefits I have noticed from taking these expensive products, I have had better results from cheaper off-the-shelf products. Even while taking these they ask you to consider still taking a multivitamin.
No TGA no good. Delivery takes 1 week in NSW hope you are not in a remote community could take 2 weeks? Customer service is very inflexible and cannot see outside the box to find solutions for their customers.
I would not recommend this company it appears to be like women preying on other women to sell more products for them which they get rewarded for as well, to get more money. They claim to be corporate women helping women, but I have not found this to be true maybe bored housewives playing business.
Juice Plus+ reviews - Huge pills
The recommended dose of Juice Plus+ Capsules is 2 of each type per day – I’m lucky if I can swallow 1 per day of each. They are huge. Luckily there’s not really a taste to them, I just have a hard time taking big pills. Juice Plus+ Capsules are too big so I stopped using them.