Clark Howard and Dr. Mitchell Dish It Out on Miracle Cure Juices

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He’s made it his mission to rescue consumers from the rip off artists and scammers. I had the opportunity to speak with Consumer Warrior Clark Howard about one of the latest fads all over the Internet…“Miracle Cure” juices. Some of the claims these juices make include: deliver superior antioxidants, strengthen the immune system, support cartilage and joint function, protect the liver, improve vision, boost the immune system, improve the quality of your blood, promote a healthy respiratory system and my personal favorite cholesterol friendly…what the heck is that?. But do they really? The problem is you can’t buy most of these in the grocery store. They are part of direct selling and multi-level markets programs.

One big nutrition selling point is that these juices often contain a berry found only in a remote location creating the feeling that it’s a very limited resource…which of course makes many people want it more. The reality check here is that these unusual fruits don’t have the market on antioxidant content. A lot of fruits contain a high level of antioxidants or have a high antioxidant score (called ORAC which is a number give by researchers and means Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity or the level of antioxidants which can help destroy the free radicals tied to diseases). One fruit is really no better than another in this maze of scores. Additionally, juices lack fiber and all the phytonutrients found in the whole fruit. The real deal is to eat whole fruits and vegetables together for the team player or synergistic effect.

For Clark’s take on Miracle Juices and more information, be sure and check out the podcast this week for my interview with Clark Howard.