Perhaps the biggest foil of herbal medicine across the board is choosing a sub-par product because it’s cheap, and not understanding how to dose safely and for efficacy. When choosing herbal products of any kind, quality and potency are important. HPA axis dysfunction (Editor's note: HPA axis dysfunction is commonly referenced as adrenal fatigue) is at the root of so many different types of conditions that when in doubt, one could do worse than to recommend some adaptogenic giants like ashwagandha or rhodiola.Įssentially, this class of herbs does bring out the best in a person – they neutralize many of the physical effects of stress that can stand in the way of us manifesting our best selves. They are generally very well tolerated, and there aren’t a lot of contra-indications to be concerned with. ** In my practice, I work with adaptogenic herbs and herbal blends A LOT. I know enough to be a pretty good judge of if a product is likely to live up to the hype. Let me start by saying that I am just as attracted as anybody to Moon Juice’s branding. The California sunset color palette, the scent of innate superpowers brewing… I am their demographic, 100%.īut I've also learned to not let myself be seduced by marketing promises. □ So, Jennifer, what's the deal? Is it worth it? Research Counsel: Jennifer Black, LAc, Dipl OM, MTOM Ah, the wild world of the supplement industry. You kind of just have to take their word for it, as there really are no governing bodies that could back up these claims. Moon Juice touts its ingredients and sourcing methods as clean, pure, free from toxins and cruelty, bioactive and bioavailable, no fillers, and harvested at their peak potency. Shatavari root extract, organic ashwagandha root and leaf extract, organic amla fruit extract, rhodiola root extract, rice flour, capsule (hypromellose), organic rice hulls, medium-chain triglycerides, organic rice bran extract, organic gum arabic, and organic sunflower oil This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Reduce physical, mental, and emotional fatigueīut, the disclaimer on all of Moon Juice's products states: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Moon Juice says this product is "clinically shown to help" with the following claims: At $10ish bucks a week, if it works, you can justify the purchase by thinking about how few coffees you'll buy once you're super energized and focused once SuperYou kicks in. A rainbow gradient? In this economy? OK, you got me. Great packaging, marketing, and branding. No, literally - if this is $49 a bottle and it only lasts 30 days, these dusty little capsules better work. We're not pretending to be above good marketing or quality ingredients that create results, but we're here to question. The efficacy of its ingredients continues to be a piping hot tea-time topic, rife with mixed fee-fees. Who doesn't get weak in the knees at the promise of super focus, super silky hair, super sex, super beauty, and super energy by just sprinkling a bit of stevia-sweetened dust in your morning drink of choice? Moon Juice has been playing with herbs and adaptogens (and our aesthetically-inclined hearts) for some time now.
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