MonaVie has taken it even further, creating a groundbreaking complex: AcaVie, the purest, most potent form of acai available. Consisting of acai and jucara freeze-dried powder and puree as well as Enlivenox® (an acai concentrate that boasts 10 times more polyphenols than traditional acai), AcaVie utilizes a patent-protected process to lock in vital nutrients.

For centuries, the people of the Amazon have revered the acai berry for its unique nutritional properties. Their tribal healers used acai to promote health and longevity, and their warriors consumed it as a source of strength and vitality. A small, round, dark-purple berry, acai is similar in appearance to a grape, but it has a smaller amount of pulp and a single large seed. Experts have referred to the superfruit acai as one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world.

A bright red, soft, and juicy fruit, acerola has been eaten for centuries by the natives of the Antilles, Central America, and Northern South America. Also called the Barbados cherry, acerola is known for having high concentrations of ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant.

Originating in Central Asia, apples are fleshy red, yellow, or green edible fruit from a tree of the rose family. They are rich in antioxidant polyphenols.

Also known as chokeberry, aronia is a glossy, bluish-black or red fruit with a slightly bitter to pleasantly sweet flavor. Because of its dark pigment, aronia is high in anthocyanins, a polyphenol antioxidant. Native to Eastern North America, aronia contains many other types of antioxidants and has a high concentration of vitamin C.

Bananas are typically grown in the humid, tropical region of South America and have very beneficial nutritional properties. They are a good source of vitamins A, C, and B6. Bananas are also rich in fiber and potassium.

The baobab tree is native to the tropical lands of Africa. The elongated, oval-shaped baobab fruit has a hard shell covered with soft, yellowish-gray fuzz. The most edible and frequently consumed part of this popular fruit is the inner pulp, which is commonly eaten raw or mixed with milk or water to make a drink. One of the most prominent nutrients found in the baobab fruit is vitamin C.

Native to Europe and Asia (to the East Indies), garden beets are root vegetables. Their deep red color is due to the presence of water-soluble betalain pigments, called betacyanins and betaxanthins (bioavailable phytonutrient antioxidants).

The fruit of a perennial shrub, bilberries are reddish purple in color and native to Northern Europe and North America. Bilberries are high in flavonoids, which are found in many fruits and vegetables and are particularly abundant in citrus fruits and berries.

Used for more than 2,000 years in Europe for nutritional and medicinal purposes, blackberries are also native to Asia and North and South America. The dark colored, aggregate fruit is a dense source of antioxidant polyphenolic compounds.

Native to Europe and Northern Asia, black currants are used in jelly, pudding, tarts, and spirits. Black currants are a source of vitamin C, an essential vitamin with antioxidant properties, and anthocyanins, which contribute to the berry's distinctive color.

In Sicily, the blood orange gained its nickname because of its ruby red flesh, which is due to its phytonutrient content. Delivering more than instant gratification in the form of flavor and sweetness, blood oranges offer nutritional and health supporting properties. Used in home remedies for centuries, they are known for their vitamin C content.

Blueberries have a diverse range of micronutrients with notably high levels of manganese and vitamins C and K. They also contain dietary fiber and powerful phytonutrients.

Produced on a low-growing shrub found throughout the Amazon, camu camu is round and red when young and dark purple when ripe. These fruits are about the size of lemons and contain a significant amount of vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant.

This healthy fruit originates in the south and southeastern parts of the Brazilian Amazon. Known for its exotic aroma, it is strong and pleasant smelling. The pulp is white and soft, and has a sour and highly flavored taste.

A group of phytonutrient compounds consisting of more than 600 pigments found in nature, carotenoids are responsible for the red, yellow, and orange colors found in fruits, vegetables, flowers, algae, bacteria, and fungi. Of these 600 carotenoids, 20–50 of them are found in the human diet. The major sources of dietary carotenoids are red, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables, as well as green, leafy vegetables. The most studied dietary carotenoids are β-carotene, lycopene, and lutein. Of these, β-carotene has been researched the most with the main benefits being attributed to its pro-vitamin A and antioxidant activities.

he most consumed plant food in the world, carrots are root vegetables. They contain vitamins (carrots are a major source of vitamin A), minerals, phenolic compounds, and other antioxidant nutrients. The phytonutrients found in carrots include anthocyanins, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, and carotenoids such as beta-carotene and lutein, which contribute to their bright orange color.

Cherries are believed to have originated in Europe and Asia. Today, they are grown all over the world and are known for their beautiful red color. A perennial tree fruit, cherries have a tart, juicy pulp and contribute anthocyanins to the diet.

Native to North America, this dark red, tart berry is packed with nutrients, including potent antioxidant flavonoids and other polyphenolic compounds.

Native to the subtropical regions of eastern North America and Europe, early settlers used elderberries as a dried and medicinal crop. The flat topped clusters of small, juicy, round elderberries are loaded with blue and red pigmented phytonutrients and antioxidants.

A natural substance found in healthy cartilage, glucosamine helps build glycoproteins, which are essential to making and maintaining healthy connective tissue and joint cartilage. MonaVie utilizes a vegetarian (plant-derived) form of glucosamine to help promote joint health, including mobility, flexibility, and range of motion.

Grapes belong to the Vitaceae family and are grown and harvested worldwide. They contain antioxidants such as anthocyanins, ellagic acid, and resveratrol.

Found in Southern Brazil, Jabuticaba is usually thin-skinned and small. When ripe, the fruit can range in color from red to purple or blackish. The whitish pulp is slightly acidic and very sweet. Jabuticaba is known for its antioxidant polyphenol properties and powerful nutritional value.

Originally known as the Chinese gooseberry, kiwi is a rich source of vitamins A, C, and E, as well as potassium. It is also a good source of flavonoid antioxidants.

Mostly grown in Asia and the northern part of India, lychee is a tropical fruit that is rich in vitamin C, potassium, and copper. Research has shown that lychee has many health protective phytonutrients.

Grown in Chile and Western Argentina, maqui is a deep purple berry traditionally used for a variety of benefits, including overall good health. The maqui berry contains powerful polyphenols, which help protect against the damaging effects of free radicals (implicated in accelerating the signs of aging).

Native to tropical regions of South America, passion fruit ranges in color from yellow to purple. A round to oval-shaped fruit, it has soft to firm juice sacs inside and is rich in body beneficial antioxidant carotenoids.

Originally from Europe and Asia, pears are juicy and sweet, and have a soft, buttery, and somewhat grainy texture. The white to cream-colored flesh of pears was once referred to as the "gift of the gods."

Native to southern Brazil and Paraguay, this tropical, sweet fruit contains phenolic compounds and significant amounts of antioxidants. The edible, juicy flesh ranges from an almost white to yellow color.

Many plants include substances known as plant sterols, which are phytochemical compounds found in the fatty tissues of plants. When plant sterols are consumed, they compete with cholesterol for absorption in the body; however, it can be difficult to consume enough plant sterol rich foods on a daily basis to maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

Bananas are typically grown in the humid, tropical region of South America and have very beneficial nutritional properties. They are a good source of vitamins A, C, and B6. Bananas are also rich in fiber and potassium..

Originating from the Middle East, pomegranates have been cherished for centuries for their beauty, flavor, and health benefits. They are a good source of vitamins B5 and C, potassium, and antioxidant polyphenols, which have potent free-radical scavenging properties.

Native to the United States, Mexico, and South America, prickly pear has adapted to a variety of regions and elevations. Today, they also grow well in Africa, Australia, and the Mediterranean. Round or pear-shaped, the fleshy, sweet fruit forms after the colorful blooms fade. They are a rich source of natural antioxidants.

Featuring essential vitamins and minerals, prunes (dried plums) are rich in phytonutrients and dietary fiber.

A type of squash, pumpkin is a valuable source of carotenoids and vitamin C. The carotenoids contribute to the bright yellow or orange color of the pumpkin's juicy flesh. Pumpkins also contain other important nutrients such as iron and vitamin B1. When eaten with dietary fat, they aid in the absorption of carotenoids.

Classified as a root vegetable, purple carrot contains vitamins (it is a major source of vitamin A), minerals, phenolic compounds, and other antioxidant nutrients. The phytonutrients found in carrots include anthocyanins, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, and carotenoids such as beta-carotene and lutein, which contribute to their bright purple color.

Native to Peru and used since pre-Incan civilizations, purple corn is cultivated at an elevation of up to 10,000 feet. It is rich in antioxidants and anthocyanins, which are attributed with many biological activities.

Native to Peru and Ecuador, this root vegetable has a starchy flesh and moist texture. Sweet potatoes contain carotenoids, phenolic acids, anthocyanins, and important vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C and calcium. The carotenoids and phenolic compounds contribute to their vibrant purple color.

Originating in Asia Minor and North America, raspberries are soft, juicy, and delicious. High in flavonoids, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and manganese, raspberries are also a good source of vitamin K and magnesium.

A hardy, round-headed leaf vegetable, red cabbage grows well in fertile soil. Often used in salads and cooked dishes, it features vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C and potassium. Known for its flavonoid content, red cabbage has a vibrant red to dark purple color due to its anthocyanin accumulation. Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments with powerful antioxidant properties.

Native to North and South America, red pepper is an excellent source of vital micronutrients such as vitamins C and E. Their intense red color is due to carotenoid pigments (capsanthin, capsorubin, capsolutein, β-carotene, β-cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, and zeaxanthin). Paprika, a spice used in a variety of dishes worldwide, is made by grinding dried red peppers.

For 2,000 years, the reishi mushroom has been used to promote health in China, Japan, Korea, and other Asian countries. A reddish-colored, woody macrofungus, it has been referred to as "the mushroom of immortality." Featuring bioactivecompounds, the reishi mushroom provides powerful antioxidant benefits.

A perennial vegetable, rhubarb has stalks and large leaves sprouting from thick, short rhizomes (underground stems). Used like a fruit in sauces and pies, the stalks of rhubarb have a strong tangy, sour, and earthy flavor. Though rhubarb grows well in cool climates, it was not introduced to North America until the 1800s; however, for more than 2,000 years, it was grown in East and Southeast Asia where the rhizome and root were used for medicinal purposes.

Native to Asia and Northwestern Europe, sea buckthorn is a hardy, deciduous shrub. Cultivated in Canada, Germany, Japan, and northern European countries, the shrub produces yellow-orange to red berries that contain vitamins, including A, C, and E, and other nutritional compounds.

Commonly believed to have been cultivated in Ancient Rome, strawberries were used in France as a medicinal herb during the 13th century. Noted for their large size and juicy sweet, intense flavor, strawberries contain antioxidants and other beneficial phytonutrients.

Native to Peru and Ecuador, this root vegetable has a starchy flesh and moist texture. Sweet potatoes contain carotenoids, phenolic acids, anthocyanins, and important vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C and calcium. The carotenoids and phenolic compounds contribute to the vibrant yellow, orange, and orange-red color of sweet potatoes.

Native to South America, the tomato became known as the "apple of love" in France and Italy. Today, they are cultivated worldwide for their nutritional properties and versatile food applications. Available in a variety of shapes and colors (red, orange, yellow, and pink), tomatoes contain several vitamins and minerals, including vitamins E, A, C, and K; folate; potassium; and manganese. They also contain the carotenoid lycopene (a powerful antioxidant) as well as other beneficial phytonutrients.

A unique, patent-protected compound, Wellmune supports the body's natural defenses by promoting a healthy immune system. This natural beta-glucan polysaccharide (or complex carbohydrate) is produced from a proprietary strain of baker's yeast. In several clinical trials involving hundreds of participants, Wellmune has been shown to support the immune

Commonly known as the goji berry, wolfberry is a superfruit recognized for its nutrient content and antioxidant capacity. Almost half of all harvested wolfberries come from China. Featuring a nutty taste, wolfberries are traditionally consumed in juices, tea, wine, coffee, soups, and other various dishes.

Native to Eastern Asia, the cultivation of the yumberry began more than 2,000 years ago in Southeast China. The round berry has thin, pulpous columns with a color ranging from white to a vibrant red to dark-purple. A highly aromatic fruit, the flesh and pulp is juicy and sweet, yet somewhat tart with a hint of sourness. It also contains beneficial antioxidant nutrients.