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What Is Noni Juice? Everything You Need to Know
Noni juice is a tropical drink derived from the fruit of the Morinda citrifolia tree.
This tree and its fruit grow among lava flows in Southeast Asia, especially in Polynesia.
Noni (pronounced NO-nee) is a lumpy, mango-sized fruit that is yellow in color. It’s very bitter and has a distinct odor that is sometimes compared to stinky cheese.
Polynesian peoples have used noni in traditional folk medicine for over 2,000 years. It’s commonly used to treat health issues like constipation, infections, pain, and arthritis ( 1 ).
Today, noni is mostly consumed as a juice blend. The juice is packed with potent antioxidants and may provide several health benefits.
This article provides everything you need to know about noni juice, including its nutrients, potential health benefits, and safety.
The nutritional content of noni juice varies widely.
One study analyzed 177 different brands of noni juice and found significant nutritional variability among them ( 2 ).
This is because noni juice is often mixed with other fruit juices or added sweeteners to mask its bitter taste and foul odor.
The nutrients in 3.5 ounces (100 ml) of Tahitian Noni Juice are (3):
- Calories: 47 calories
- Carbs: 11 grams
- Protein: less than 1 gram
- Fat: less than 1 gram
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Vitamin C: 33% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
- Biotin: 17% of the RDI
- Folate: 6% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 4% of the RDI
- Potassium: 3% of the RDI
- Calcium: 3% of the RDI
- Vitamin E: 3% of the RDI
May improve immune health
Noni juice may support immune health.
Like some other fruit juices, it’s is rich in vitamin C. For example, 3.5 ounces (100 ml) of Tahitian Noni Juice packs about 33% of the RDI for this vitamin.
Vitamin C supports your immune system by protecting your cells from free radical damage and environmental toxins ( 32 ).
Many other antioxidants present in noni juice — such as beta carotene — may improve immune health as well.
One small, 8-week study found that healthy people who drank 11 ounces (330 ml) of noni juice daily had increased immune cell activity and lower levels of oxidative stress ( 6 , 9 , 10 ).
SummaryNoni juice has numerous potential benefits, including boosting endurance, relieving pain, supporting your immune system, reducing cellular damage caused by tobacco smoke, and aiding heart health in smokers.
There is conflicting information regarding the safety of noni juice, as only a few human studies have evaluated its dosage and side effects.
For example, one small study in healthy adults indicated that drinking up to 25 ounces (750 ml) of noni juice per day is safe ( 33 ).
However, in 2005, a few cases of liver toxicity were reported in people consuming noni juice. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) then re-evaluated the fruit, concluding that noni juice alone did not cause these effects ( 34 , 35 , 36).
In 2009, EFSA issued another statement confirming the safety of noni juice for the general population. However, EFSA experts did report that some individuals may have a particular sensitivity for liver toxicity effects ( 37 ).
In addition, people with chronic kidney disease or kidney failure may want to avoid noni juice — as it’s high in potassium and may lead to unsafe levels of this compound in the blood ( 38 ).
Additionally, noni juice may interact with certain medications, such as those used to treat high blood pressure or those used to slow blood clotting. For this reason, it is important to consult with your medical provider before drinking noni juice.
Health Benefits
1. Packs an Antioxidant Punch
Noni and grapeseed oil are two sources that provide a variety of antioxidants, such as anthocyanins, beta-carotene, catechins and flavonoids. Foods that provide antioxidants help reduce damage caused to cells due to oxidative stress, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Because oxidative stress is linked to so many health problems, benefits of noni juice may include lowering your risk for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and age-related macular degeneration. Recently, it’s also been associated with reductions in obesity and obesity-associated metabolic dysfunction, thanks to its positive influence on the microbiome and gut health.
2. May Fight Pain Associated with Tumors
Can noni juice cure cancer? While there isn’t evidence that it’s a cancer treatment, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health reports that noni — as well as ginkgo biloba, isoflavones, pomegranate and grapeseed extract — may be cancer-fighting foods that can help with prevention by supporting the immune system.
In particular, the anticancer properties of anthraquinones, such as ucidin, alizarin, and rubiadin, make noni a superfruit of interest.
3. Combats Inflammation and Boosts Immunity
Research in the Journal of Natural Products showed that fermented noni fruit juice contains “a new fatty acid, a new ascorbic acid derivative, and a new iridoid glycoside, a metabolite important for metabolism,” along with 13 other compounds.
The study demonstrated detoxification benefits of noni due to the presence of enzymes known as quinone reductase. This suggests that noni juice can act as a strong anti-inflammatory food.
These traits may help reduce the effects of arthritis, according to research studies. By adding noni juice into your diet, you may be able to reduce symptoms tied to inflammation such as joint pain.
High in sugar
Noni juice may contain high amounts of sugar due to the variability between brands. What’s more, it’s mixed with other fruit juices that are often very sweet.
In fact, 3.5 ounces (100 ml) of noni juice contains roughly 8 grams of sugar. Studies show that sugar-sweetened beverages like noni juice may increase your risk of metabolic diseases, such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and type 2 diabetes (39, 40 , 41 ).
Thus, it may be best to drink noni juice in moderation — or avoid it if you limit your sugar intake.
summaryNoni juice is likely safe to drink for the general population. However, people with kidney problems and who take certain medications may wish to avoid noni juice. It can also be high in sugar.
