Açai is a small, round, black-purple berry with amazing nutritional properties. Its appearance is similar to that of a grape, but it has a smaller amount of pulp and a single large seed. Scientific experts have referred to the acai berry as the most nutritious and powerful food in the world.

ORAC (oxygen radical absorption capacity) is a way to measure the antioxidant capacity of a food. Foods with high ORAC values are desirable for their ability to inhibit free radical activity.

Yes, with an ORAC score of 1,026, the açai used in MonaVie boasts the highest ORAC score of any fruit or vegetable tested to date. The açai fruit is the star among other well-known antioxidants, such as blueberries, grapes, red wine, green tea, cranberries, and pomegranates. By comparison, açai has more than 10 times the antioxidant power of cranberries. Obtaining a variety of antioxidants through diet or supplementation is essential to maintaining good health.

In addition to the Acai berry, there are 18 fruits: White grape, Nashi pear, Acerola, Pear, Aronia, Grape, Cranberry, Passionfruit, Banana, Apricot, Prune, Kiwi, Blueberry, Bilberry, Wolfberry, Pomegranate, Lychee, and Camu berry.

Phytonutrients are dietary components that are somewhat new to the field of nutrition. Phytonutrients are powerful antioxidants and naturally occurring compounds that contribute to the flavor, color, and disease-resistance of plants (i.e., fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes). They have been shown to have beneficial effects on health and disease prevention. Maximum health benefits are derived from consuming a variety of phytonutrients with a full spectrum of colors and pigments, such as those found in MonaVie products.

Glucosamine hydrochloride is a natural compound found in the body that is used to help make and form cartilage. Glucosamine has also been shown to help lubricate, cushion, protect, and rebuild joints.

If unopened, both the MonaVie juices and MonaVie Active Gel have a shelf life of one year. If the MonaVie juice has been opened, then the shelf life is approximately 30–60 days, as long as the opened bottle is refrigerated. The MonaVie Active Gel should be consumed in its entirety as soon as it is opened.