Noni
Noni is Morinda citrifolia, a tropical evergreen tree whose fruit is used for juice and extracts.
Also listed as Noni Extract, Organic Noni, Organic Noni Extract, Organic Noni Powder
What it is studied for
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What is noni?
Noni is Morinda citrifolia, a tropical evergreen tree. Laboratory studies suggest antioxidant and immune-modulating activity, but NCCIH finds that benefits for health conditions have not been established in human studies. 1
Why people take it
SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.
Questions people ask
Does an antioxidant result prove disease prevention?
No. The smoker trial measured DNA-damage markers over one month, not later disease rates. 2
Did EFSA confirm that noni improves health?
No. Its 2006 assessment addressed safety, not health benefits or health claims. 3
Can noni be a problem with kidney disease?
Yes. Its potassium content makes medical advice important for people with kidney disease or a potassium restriction. 1
Sources
- Noni NCCIH, 2025
- Noni juice reduces lipid peroxidation-derived DNA adducts in heavy smokers Food Science & Nutrition, 2013
- EFSA re-assesses safety of noni juice EFSA, 2006