Thorn??? You ever hear of Açai berry?

[Chapdog]

I am trying to decide if i want to start using this stuff. Lots of people swear by it. Do you have any insight?

 

[Jarod]

Pyramid Scheem!

 

[TexasMeg]

Pyramid Scheem!

LOL only the Monavie stuff.

 

[Chapdog]

yah im not talking about Monavie or the other online pill scam. Im just wondering if its worth taking it.

 

[Jarod]

Where can you get it if not from Mona Vie?

 

[Damocles]

Kroger's.

 

[TexasMeg]

Where can you get it if not from Mona Vie?

Pretty much any nutrition store. The major grocery stores here sell it in supplement form and juices.

 

[Damocles]

Online:

http://acaiberryjuice.org/

 

[TexasMeg]

I just started it a few days ago actually. So far I have noticed I don't need caffeine like I always have, and I am sleeping better at night. Coincidence? Could be.

 

[Jarod]

Cool, maybe Ill try it, I just was not going to do the MonaVie thing.

 

[Chapdog]

I just started it a few days ago actually. So far I have noticed I don't need caffeine like I always have, and I am sleeping better at night. Coincidence? Could be.

placebo effect?!?!

 

[TexasMeg]

placebo effect?!?!

I'll let you know in a few days

 

[Damocles]

I LIKE my coffee. If this berry takes that beautiful tasty bean away then I won't be eating it.

 

[Jarod]

How would it take the coffee away?

 

[Bonestorm]

How would it take the coffee away?

It's a Superfood. It can do anything it wants to do.

 

[Thorn]

I just vaguely recall something, simply name recognition and nothing more. I think it's one of those untested things that will make a big splash until some research is conducted. The likelihood is that either it will do nothing or may even have some harmful effects (gingko and ginseng come to mind). The thing is these substances have never been evaluated and submitted to the FDA for approval; there's some loophole that as dietary supplements they don't have to be included. Without further information I remain skeptical.

I do recall seeing some sort of ad for this, but as you've suggested Meg's experience may or may not be a placebo effect. What's needed is what we call a "blind" study, where people are unaware whether they have the test substance or "paste".

 

[Cancel 2016.2]

I just vaguely recall something, simply name recognition and nothing more. I think it's one of those untested things that will make a big splash until some research is conducted. The likelihood is that either it will do nothing or may even have some harmful effects (gingko and ginseng come to mind). The thing is these substances have never been evaluated and submitted to the FDA for approval; there's some loophole that as dietary supplements they don't have to be included. Without further information I remain skeptical.

I do recall seeing some sort of ad for this, but as you've suggested Meg's experience may or may not be a placebo effect. What's needed is what we call a "blind" study, where people are unaware whether they have the test substance or "paste".

Out of curiosity, what was harmful about gingko and ginseng?

 

[leaningright]

Since were asking, what about the Xango stuff? Anyone heard of that?

 

[Thorn]

Out of curiosity, what was harmful about gingko and ginseng?

O crap, now you're going to make me look it up! I'll find out and let you know. Sorry!

 

[FUCK THE POLICE]

placebo effect?!?!

Yeah Chap. It could be the placebo effect. Thanks for pointing that out. You won't know until research is conducted on it, but thanks for mocking science. We really never get enough of it.