g3 Juice (Canada)

When Prairie Winters Drain Your Body's Antioxidant Reserves

From October through April, Calgarians and Edmontonians face some of the harshest oxidative stressors on the planet — Chinook wind swings that drop 20°C in hours, forced-air heat running around the clock, and months of UV-depleted daylight that leave the skin's natural photoprotective carotenoid stores running low. Most Canadians reach for a lycopene capsule or a beta-carotene supplement and assume the job is done. The problem is absorption: isolated crystalline carotenoids are poorly absorbed without a lipid carrier. g3 Juice delivers gac fruit carotenoids in the exact lipid-bound form your body is designed to absorb — the same delivery mechanism found in the fruit itself, preserved through Nu Skin's concentration process.

Who It's For

Best Suited For

• Adults seeking a food-sourced carotenoid antioxidant rather than synthetic isolated supplements
• Those concerned with skin photoprotection, cardiovascular antioxidant support, or immune resilience through the long Canadian indoor-heating season
• People already taking a multivitamin who want to add a uniquely bioavailable carotenoid source alongside it
• Anyone who finds capsule-form supplements inconvenient and prefers a daily juice-format routine
• LifePak users looking to complement their supplement carotenoid content with lipid-bound food-matrix carotenoids

Less Suited For

• Those looking for a meal-replacement or high-protein supplement (g3 is a concentrated antioxidant juice, not a macronutrient product)
• Anyone with known allergies to tropical fruits — review the ingredient label and consult a healthcare practitioner
• Individuals seeking a Health Canada NPN-licensed therapeutic claim product — consult your practitioner for condition-specific guidance

Pairs Well With

• LifePak® Nano Anti-Aging Multivitamins — for comprehensive micronutrient coverage alongside g3's lipid-bound carotenoids
• LifePak® Vitamin & Mineral Supplement — foundational multivitamin pairing
• Tegreen 97® — complementary polyphenol antioxidant support
• Nu Skin Marine Omega — omega-3 fatty acids that can further support carotenoid absorption at the intestinal level

What Makes g3 Different

The core distinction of g3 Juice is not simply what it contains — it's how those ingredients are delivered. Most carotenoid supplements on the Canadian market provide synthetic or isolated forms: crystalline beta-carotene in a capsule, powdered lycopene in a softgel. Because carotenoids are fat-soluble compounds, they require a lipid carrier for efficient intestinal uptake. Without one, a significant portion of the dose passes through unabsorbed.

Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis), the Southeast Asian superfruit at the core of g3, contains one of the highest natural concentrations of lycopene, beta-carotene, and zeaxanthin found in any known food source. Crucially, these carotenoids are naturally encased within a lipoprotein membrane inside the fruit — nature's own lipid delivery matrix. Nu Skin's research demonstrated that this native lipoprotein structure is preserved in the g3 concentrate, and that gac fruit carotenoids are potentially up to 10x more bioavailable than equivalent doses from isolated synthetic supplements.

Gac fruit has been used in Vietnamese traditional cuisine and herbal medicine for centuries — particularly in ceremonial rice dishes where the fruit's vivid red-orange pigment has long been prized. Nu Skin sources gac fruit from Southeast Asian farms and processes the concentrate specifically to preserve the lipid-carotenoid complexes that make it nutritionally exceptional.

Key Ingredients

Gac Fruit Concentrate (Momordica cochinchinensis): Contains naturally lipid-bound lycopene, beta-carotene, and zeaxanthin in a highly bioavailable lipoprotein matrix — the whole-food source form your body recognises and absorbs most efficiently.

Lycopene (Natural): A potent carotenoid antioxidant associated with prostate health, cardiovascular antioxidant support, and skin photoprotection in the peer-reviewed literature.

Beta-Carotene (Natural): Provitamin A carotenoid supporting immune function, skin health, and vision — delivered here in food-matrix form rather than synthetic isolate.

How to Use

Take 30–60 ml daily, straight or mixed with water or juice. Refrigerate after opening. The taste is mildly sweet with tropical fruit notes. Take with or near a meal containing fat for optimal carotenoid absorption — though g3's lipid-bound form already enhances absorption significantly.

How It Compares

Formulation comparison only. Bioavailability outcomes depend on individual physiology, diet, and baseline status. This table does not constitute a therapeutic claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I order g3 Juice in Canada, and how long does shipping take?

g3 Juice is available directly through nubestskin.com — no membership or account is required to purchase. Orders ship from the official Nu Skin Canada warehouse, with standard delivery typically taking 3–7 business days across Canada. Customers in remote or Northern communities should allow additional time. Standard shipping is CA$2.99, with free shipping on orders over CA$79.

What does g3 Juice taste like, and how do I take it?

g3 has a mildly sweet flavour with tropical fruit notes — it's a concentrated juice rather than a thick smoothie, so it's easy to take straight or diluted in water or another juice. The recommended daily amount is 30–60 ml. Taking it alongside a meal that contains some dietary fat can further support absorption, though the lipid-bound nature of gac fruit carotenoids already provides a significant absorption advantage.

Why does the delivery form of carotenoids matter?

Carotenoids are fat-soluble compounds — they need a lipid environment to pass efficiently through the intestinal wall into the bloodstream. Isolated crystalline carotenoids (the form used in most Canadian supplement capsules) lack this carrier, so a meaningful portion can pass through unabsorbed. Gac fruit carotenoids are naturally encased within a lipoprotein membrane inside the fruit. This native lipid matrix acts as a built-in absorption enhancer, which is why research on gac fruit has indicated bioavailability substantially higher than synthetic equivalents.

How long does one bottle of g3 Juice last?

At the standard serving range of 30–60 ml daily, one bottle provides approximately 2–4 weeks of use. Refrigerate after opening and consume within the recommended window indicated on the label.

Can I take g3 Juice alongside LifePak or other Nu Skin supplements?

Yes. LifePak® contains carotenoids as part of its comprehensive micronutrient formulation, but those are delivered in supplement isolate form. g3 provides the same families of carotenoids — lycopene, beta-carotene, zeaxanthin — in a whole-food lipid-bound matrix that operates through a different absorption pathway. The two products complement rather than duplicate each other. As with all supplements, consult a healthcare practitioner if you have specific health conditions or take prescription medications.

Is g3 Juice regulated by Health Canada?

All natural health products legally sold in Canada must comply with Health Canada regulations, which require a Natural Product Number (NPN) before a product can be marketed with health claims. If you have questions about the regulatory status of a specific lot, contact Nu Skin Canada directly. As an Independent Brand Affiliate, NuBest Skin routes customers to the official Nu Skin Canada supply chain.

Is g3 Juice suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication. High-dose carotenoid supplementation has specific considerations during pregnancy, and your practitioner is best positioned to advise based on your individual circumstances.

Are there multi-bottle options available for g3 Juice in Canada?

Yes — g3 is available in a 2-bottle option and a 4-bottle option for those who prefer to maintain a consistent daily routine without reordering frequently. Single-serve pouches are also available as the g3 Single Serve Pouch 15-pack — useful for travel, cottage-country weekends, or post-hockey recovery days when you want your daily serving without carrying a full bottle.

Works With

• ageLOC® LifePak Nano Anti-Aging Multivitamins (CA$189.00)
• LifePak® Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (CA$108.00)
• Tegreen 97® — 120 Count (CA$79.00)
• Nu Skin Marine Omega (CA$69.00)
• g3 Juice — 2 Bottles (CA$109.00)
• g3 Juice — 4 Bottles (CA$212.00)
• g3 Single Serve Pouch 15-Pack (CA$82.00)
• g3 & ProBio PCC® Kit (CA$146.00)

Sources & References

• Vuong, L. T., et al. (2006). Momordica cochinchinensis gac fruit: A rich source of carotenoids. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 57(1), 66–73. https://doi.org/10.1080/09637480500524186
• Vuong, L. T. (2000). Underutilised beta-carotene-rich crops of Vietnam. Food and Nutrition Bulletin, 21(2), 173–181. https://doi.org/10.1177/156482650002100207
• Health Canada — Natural Health Products Regulations: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/natural-non-prescription.html

Reviewed by the NuBest Skin Editorial Team. Last updated: June 2025.

Important Information: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medication. Refrigerate after opening. Individual results may vary.

*Independent Nu Skin Brand Affiliate — not produced or endorsed by Nu Skin Enterprises Inc.