Rizal Philippines
December 18, 2016
I just came yesterday from a product and strategic plan presentation of Acai Berry Juice distribution in the Philippines and was wondering about the claims made as to efficacy, active components that re beneficial to the drinkers/users. At P1,800 per 500 ml container, the Acai Berry whose contents are made and exported from USA, and whose berries come from South America, are not cheap. And yet the Noni juice contents seem to be similar with Acai berry and would be cheaper since Noni trees abound in the Philippines. I came across a professor who from Los Banos, from UP formerly from FAO who manufactures and markets Noni Juice and other variants here and abroad. Acai berry targets the health conscious AB and emerging C (middle class) Primary Target Market and employs premium pricing
Noni juice is more competitive and higher phytonutrients
The Noni juice looks like a value for money and would help the local industries/Filipinos more. But the Acai Berry is a P140 million business.
From immunehealth - mango, strawberry and grapes have higher anti oxidant content that Acai berry
And yet these fruits have higher anti oxidants than acai berry: mango, strawberry and grapes. Why spend more
MX 3 which comes in various format and in affordable packages like tea and tablets. Acai Berry is in tablet and liquid form.
What are they supposed to be good for: 1. Increased energy 2. Increased circulations (as there is less inflammation of the blood vessels. 3. Vs cancer since they are contain anti oxidants 4. For strengthening the immune system
I was warned by my family physician that a mangosteen extract capsules which retail for P20+ is absolutely worthless. No effect at all for any symptoms, even for more energy and better sleep as claimed by a fellow senior citizen. I tried it when I had painful eye infection and the Dr. was right.
The products which are marketed in processed form lose their high potency in fresh form, as the phytonutrients lose their potency as their molecules are processed. Thus being organic and natural becomes a false claim.
We buy because of huge adspend and the spin
