Comments on: Juice Plus, a lack of common sense = $$$ http://ethandemme.com/2007/03/04/juice-plus-a-lack-of-common-sense/ Speaking, blogging and enjoying life in Lancaster, PA Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:29:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Aurora Borealis http://ethandemme.com/2007/03/04/juice-plus-a-lack-of-common-sense/comment-page-2/#comment-3098 Aurora Borealis Sun, 20 Jun 2010 05:12:49 +0000 http://ethandemme.com/wordpress/?p=14#comment-3098 Thanks Anthony for your comments! I had posted a long resopnse to "Alisha" the JP salesperson but somehow it didn't get posted, a while back. I'm hoping this one gets posted. Ethan is one of the few people around who isn't afraid to have this blog and let people speak out about this crappy company! I was curious abuot this "binding agent" that is not excreted by the body and is not digestible. Is it listed in the ingredients -- and what is it? That's another thing -- try to get an ingredients list for this stuff and it's like asking for the moon. The company is very deceptive and keeps most of their information hidden. It's just hocus-pocus to most of the reps, most of whom are bored housewives or muscleheads who know nothing about nutrition. LOL about the "smooth poop"!! Be careful -- JP reps will use that in their ads and testimonials! Thanks Anthony for your comments! I had posted a long resopnse to “Alisha” the JP salesperson but somehow it didn’t get posted, a while back. I’m hoping this one gets posted. Ethan is one of the few people around who isn’t afraid to have this blog and let people speak out about this crappy company!

I was curious abuot this “binding agent” that is not excreted by the body and is not digestible. Is it listed in the ingredients — and what is it? That’s another thing — try to get an ingredients list for this stuff and it’s like asking for the moon. The company is very deceptive and keeps most of their information hidden. It’s just hocus-pocus to most of the reps, most of whom are bored housewives or muscleheads who know nothing about nutrition. LOL about the “smooth poop”!! Be careful — JP reps will use that in their ads and testimonials!

]]> By: Anthony http://ethandemme.com/2007/03/04/juice-plus-a-lack-of-common-sense/comment-page-2/#comment-3079 Anthony Thu, 20 May 2010 20:08:00 +0000 http://ethandemme.com/wordpress/?p=14#comment-3079 I used to be a distributor for JP+ but quit the business three years ago. The differences in prices from country to country (having nothing to do with currency) was a major concern, given that I was marketing to worldwide consumers. When people see a price tag of $45 in the USA compared to $110 in the UK, that's a concern. Also, what JP+ doesn't inform users of, is the 'agent' in each capsule that is supposed to 'bind' the contents of the capsule to blood cells. Well, actually they do mention it, but what they fail to mention is that this 'binding agent' is NOT digestible by the body, and nor can the body get rid of it! Over a long period of use, the agent will start to clog veins and passages where blood travels. Thirdly, I'm sick to death of hearing from JP+ reps that this expensive, untested product, can cure ills! What a load of crap! One guy even had the audacity to try and get me interested in the products after I quit the business side of it, by telling me it was the best thing he ever used! Two months later he was in hospital to have a growth removed from his body, despite claiming that JP+ was 'killing it off slowly'! NSA - ah yes, those inglorious basterds who scammed the world with water filters and fire extinguishers which didn't do what they were supposed to! This company is BANNED from producing JP+ so had to get an outside company to make it for them! Lastly, IF I wanted JP+ (which I don't), I can buy it from ebay at a fraction of the price and still have it shipped to my country! Try a FOUR MONTH SUPPLY for just $59 + shipping! However, as a regular gym user and supplement taker (Weider products), I found absolutely ZERO benefits to taking JP+ in over three years! Does having smoother poop count? Because that was about the only difference! And I DO eat enough fruits and veggies everyday and at a fraction of the cost of this 'miracle powder'! What a great blog this is! Finally, someone with balls to stand up to the JP+ lovers! Ever notice how those that defend it are all reps or customers? I used to be a distributor for JP+ but quit the business three years ago. The differences in prices from country to country (having nothing to do with currency) was a major concern, given that I was marketing to worldwide consumers. When people see a price tag of $45 in the USA compared to $110 in the UK, that’s a concern.
Also, what JP+ doesn’t inform users of, is the ‘agent’ in each capsule that is supposed to ‘bind’ the contents of the capsule to blood cells. Well, actually they do mention it, but what they fail to mention is that this ‘binding agent’ is NOT digestible by the body, and nor can the body get rid of it! Over a long period of use, the agent will start to clog veins and passages where blood travels.

Thirdly, I’m sick to death of hearing from JP+ reps that this expensive, untested product, can cure ills! What a load of crap! One guy even had the audacity to try and get me interested in the products after I quit the business side of it, by telling me it was the best thing he ever used! Two months later he was in hospital to have a growth removed from his body, despite claiming that JP+ was ‘killing it off slowly’!

NSA – ah yes, those inglorious basterds who scammed the world with water filters and fire extinguishers which didn’t do what they were supposed to! This company is BANNED from producing JP+ so had to get an outside company to make it for them!

Lastly, IF I wanted JP+ (which I don’t), I can buy it from ebay at a fraction of the price and still have it shipped to my country! Try a FOUR MONTH SUPPLY for just $59 + shipping! However, as a regular gym user and supplement taker (Weider products), I found absolutely ZERO benefits to taking JP+ in over three years! Does having smoother poop count? Because that was about the only difference! And I DO eat enough fruits and veggies everyday and at a fraction of the cost of this ‘miracle powder’!

What a great blog this is! Finally, someone with balls to stand up to the JP+ lovers! Ever notice how those that defend it are all reps or customers?

]]> By: Dave http://ethandemme.com/2007/03/04/juice-plus-a-lack-of-common-sense/comment-page-2/#comment-3078 Dave Wed, 12 May 2010 22:36:47 +0000 http://ethandemme.com/wordpress/?p=14#comment-3078 Ok... So Did some research. What is with the Gelatin in the product? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelatin That cant be good? Why not make it all vegetables? How many nutrients can really be left in a powder? I think I am going to just eat vegetables from here on in. I will save my $500/yr for my new garden. Ok… So Did some research. What is with the Gelatin in the product?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelatin

That cant be good? Why not make it all vegetables?

How many nutrients can really be left in a powder? I think I am going to just eat vegetables from here on in. I will save my $500/yr for my new garden.

]]> By: Dave http://ethandemme.com/2007/03/04/juice-plus-a-lack-of-common-sense/comment-page-2/#comment-3077 Dave Wed, 12 May 2010 22:20:51 +0000 http://ethandemme.com/wordpress/?p=14#comment-3077 I have a testimonial... I have taken Juice Plus for a year now and have noticed that I great BM's(aka a nice poo) I am going to cancel my JP for this time around and see if I feel a difference. I want to see if things change. I will post in 3 months. I have a testimonial…

I have taken Juice Plus for a year now and have noticed that I great BM’s(aka a nice poo)

I am going to cancel my JP for this time around and see if I feel a difference. I want to see if things change. I will post in 3 months.

]]> By: Alisha http://ethandemme.com/2007/03/04/juice-plus-a-lack-of-common-sense/comment-page-2/#comment-3069 Alisha Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:06:46 +0000 http://ethandemme.com/wordpress/?p=14#comment-3069 Oh and to Daisy, You're friends should not be so pushy, as you know that of course. You're friendship should mean more to them then anything. So that's something they need to learn. As far as sending it to poor countries, and/or distributing it - it is in several countries already. And a lot of misisonaries for example get a bunch via wholesale & take it with them on trips. It's actually part of a ministry for many. There are also a lot of legal issues to take into consideration. Some countries consider it food, and some drugs...and each (with each country) have certain requirements, etc. So it does happen for sure! (I know this because I felt the same way, knowing how blessed I am to live in So Cal, with plenty of resources - and found out about all these wonderful & caring people) ~Alisha (aka: healthyAli.com) I just posted a long rambling message above, hopt it helps! :) Oh and to Daisy,

You’re friends should not be so pushy, as you know that of course. You’re friendship should mean more to them then anything. So that’s something they need to learn.

As far as sending it to poor countries, and/or distributing it – it is in several countries already.
And a lot of misisonaries for example get a bunch via wholesale & take it with them on trips. It’s actually part of a ministry for many.

There are also a lot of legal issues to take into consideration. Some countries consider it food, and some drugs…and each (with each country) have certain requirements, etc.

So it does happen for sure! (I know this because I felt the same way, knowing how blessed I am to live in So Cal, with plenty of resources – and found out about all these wonderful & caring people)

~Alisha
(aka: healthyAli.com)

I just posted a long rambling message above, hopt it helps! :)

]]> By: Alisha http://ethandemme.com/2007/03/04/juice-plus-a-lack-of-common-sense/comment-page-2/#comment-3068 Alisha Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:59:28 +0000 http://ethandemme.com/wordpress/?p=14#comment-3068 Hi all, I know a lot of these posts are a couple of years back, but for anyone who comes upon it, here goes one more - For starters, I'm a Certified Fitness Trainer & Specialist in Nutrition, so as far as wellness & health is concerned I know my business... I also had the opportunity to tour the NAI (location where Juice Plus is made) building back in January 10'. Not only is Juice Plus what it says it is, but the standards for the building & what it tests for was really amazing. (Like pesticides, heavy metals, mold, etc. So that makes it better then "organic" for those who ask) *By the way the building where it's made is a FDA & GMP Approved Building. Juice Plus is also now Sport Certified, which if anyone knows athletes, knows that's a big deal. (Anti-doping laws & such) Don't mess with those guys, they're serious! Testimonies are nice & all, but science gets true recognition in my book & should for everyone else. People should yes go check out the medical journals (although no one usually does), and go to the Universities websites & read what the tests results & research says. It's public information, go for it. A lot of the negative verbage out there seems to come from any MLM concerns, which is funny because the MLM watchdog doctor is now in jail for slandering several companies including NSA/Juice Plus. (At least that's the last I heard of him, don't have an update - but still proves my point) So do your own research, use your brain. And last point; being a Nutrition Specialist I've also seen the affects of "Trader Joe's Vitamins" - ever hear of "bed-pan pills"? Use your imagination, that's where they end up. Not to mention the shellac coating, and the only 5% absorption rate, etc. Mega-dosing is scary, harmful & a waste of money. Take care all, Alisha (Aka: HealthyAli.com) Hi all,

I know a lot of these posts are a couple of years back, but for anyone who comes upon it, here goes one more – For starters, I’m a Certified Fitness Trainer & Specialist in Nutrition, so as far as wellness & health is concerned I know my business…

I also had the opportunity to tour the NAI (location where Juice Plus is made) building back in January 10′. Not only is Juice Plus what it says it is, but the standards for the building & what it tests for was really amazing. (Like pesticides, heavy metals, mold, etc. So that makes it better then “organic” for those who ask)
*By the way the building where it’s made is a FDA & GMP Approved Building.

Juice Plus is also now Sport Certified, which if anyone knows athletes, knows that’s a big deal. (Anti-doping laws & such) Don’t mess with those guys, they’re serious!

Testimonies are nice & all, but science gets true recognition in my book & should for everyone else.
People should yes go check out the medical journals (although no one usually does), and go to the Universities websites & read what the tests results & research says. It’s public information, go for it.

A lot of the negative verbage out there seems to come from any MLM concerns, which is funny because the MLM watchdog doctor is now in jail for slandering several companies including NSA/Juice Plus. (At least that’s the last I heard of him, don’t have an update – but still proves my point)

So do your own research, use your brain. And last point; being a Nutrition Specialist I’ve also seen the affects of “Trader Joe’s Vitamins” – ever hear of “bed-pan pills”? Use your imagination, that’s where they end up. Not to mention the shellac coating, and the only 5% absorption rate, etc. Mega-dosing is scary, harmful & a waste of money.

Take care all,

Alisha
(Aka: HealthyAli.com)

]]> By: The next best thing... http://ethandemme.com/2007/03/04/juice-plus-a-lack-of-common-sense/comment-page-2/#comment-3061 The next best thing... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:25:31 +0000 http://ethandemme.com/wordpress/?p=14#comment-3061 You stated good facts. However, C is false on your end. As many study will disprove this theory. I am sorry you did not see the bennefits. "They claim to be the next best thing to fruits and veggies." so, with that said, they are not the best, they do not claim the best, just the next best thing. For the busy or the children that WILL NOT eat all 12-15 servings a day. Well, this is a perfect product for them. "A- Studies have shown that eating fruit and vegetables is good for you (true) B- Juice Plus is made up of fruits and vegetables (true) Therefore… C – Juice Plus is good for you (false)" Sorry I disagree and so does science and your letter b. I think this becomes an unbalanced statement. You stated good facts. However, C is false on your end. As many study will disprove this theory. I am sorry you did not see the bennefits. “They claim to be the next best thing to fruits and veggies.” so, with that said, they are not the best, they do not claim the best, just the next best thing. For the busy or the children that WILL NOT eat all 12-15 servings a day. Well, this is a perfect product for them.
“A- Studies have shown that eating fruit and vegetables is good for you (true)
B- Juice Plus is made up of fruits and vegetables (true)
Therefore…
C – Juice Plus is good for you (false)” Sorry I disagree and so does science and your letter b. I think this becomes an unbalanced statement.

]]> By: Marigold http://ethandemme.com/2007/03/04/juice-plus-a-lack-of-common-sense/comment-page-2/#comment-2778 Marigold Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:01:33 +0000 http://ethandemme.com/wordpress/?p=14#comment-2778 I take juice plus because my friend thinks it does wonders. I am generally in good health and active. However it did not lower my high blood pressure even one point, I am a pre diabetic and was before I took it. My blood sugar level had remained the same. I have good cholestral numbers and seldom have colds and flu. But I did before I took it too. Is it helping? I don't know? But I doubt the people who say their blood pressure or blood sugars were drastically changed. It may lead to more general well being but it isn't a cure all. I take juice plus because my friend thinks it does wonders. I am generally in good health and active. However it did not lower my high blood pressure even one point, I am a pre diabetic and was before I took it. My blood sugar level had remained the same. I have good cholestral numbers and seldom have colds and flu. But I did before I took it too. Is it helping? I don’t know? But I doubt the people who say their blood pressure or blood sugars were drastically changed. It may lead to more general well being but it isn’t a cure all.

]]> By: Christy http://ethandemme.com/2007/03/04/juice-plus-a-lack-of-common-sense/comment-page-2/#comment-2739 Christy Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:42:20 +0000 http://ethandemme.com/wordpress/?p=14#comment-2739 I have been on Juice plus for the past 7 years i decided to take it for the rewal of my cells, to help with the aging process ,after the minister's wife of my church totally went into remission after almost dieing from Lyme disease, then about 5 months ago my sister-in-law started on it to see if it would help her diabetes, well it did the doctor can no longer find any signs of it any longer, so i figured maybe i should get my mother on it too, to see if it would help her (hypertension) high blood pressure, 200/125 well guess what it did now her blood pressure is 125/65 she is 69 years old and her blood pressure medicine has been cut in half. It has only been 3 months since she started taking Juice Plus. I am very health never get sick, i can not feel the effects of the Juice Plus, but i know i look 10 years younger than i should and i also know the Juice plus is working even if i cant feel it. Who ever said you could prevention? I will continue to take Juice Plus for the remainder of my life and feel if you are a skeptic of this product then you are probably most difinitely a pesstimistic person to begin with. The proof is there for me! I dont need any other proof! I have been on Juice plus for the past 7 years i decided to take it for the rewal of my cells, to help with the aging process ,after the minister’s wife of my church totally went into remission after almost dieing from Lyme disease, then about 5 months ago my sister-in-law started on it to see if it would help her diabetes, well it did the doctor can no longer find any signs of it any longer, so i figured maybe i should get my mother on it too, to see if it would help her (hypertension) high blood pressure, 200/125 well guess what it did now her blood pressure is 125/65 she is 69 years old and her blood pressure medicine has been cut in half. It has only been 3 months since she started taking Juice Plus. I am very health never get sick, i can not feel the effects of the Juice Plus, but i know i look 10 years younger than i should and i also know the Juice plus is working even if i cant feel it. Who ever said you could prevention? I will continue to take Juice Plus for the remainder of my life and feel if you are a skeptic of this product then you are probably most difinitely a pesstimistic person to begin with. The proof is there for me! I dont need any other proof!

]]> By: Borg222 http://ethandemme.com/2007/03/04/juice-plus-a-lack-of-common-sense/comment-page-2/#comment-2701 Borg222 Fri, 15 May 2009 08:13:12 +0000 http://ethandemme.com/wordpress/?p=14#comment-2701 Where did Val go...I miss all her one-liners. GAD Where did Val go…I miss all her one-liners. GAD

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