The Complete Guide to Juicers for Gerson Therapy

Gerson Therapy has a history of success that's nothing short of impressive. I first heard about the diet through friends, who informed me that it has saved or improved the lives of thousands of patients over the years. That, of course, made me excited to learn more. Gerson Therapy works by rebuilding the immune system with essential nutrients and assisting the liver in detoxification. This guide includes what I've learned, from the four components of Gerson Therapy to the best juicers that Dr.Gerson recommends.

A major part of the Gerson Diet are fresh raw juices, which are essential for getting the nutrition the body needs to heal. But what is the best juicer for Gerson Therapy? When treating cancer with Gerson Therapy there are three juicers approved by the Gerson Institute. When treating other health conditions (including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, autoimmune disorders, and more), masticating juicers are approved.

What are the Four Components of Gerson Therapy?

A plant-based and organic diet
Raw juices
Detoxification (mainly in the form of coffee enemas)
Natural Supplements

Dr. Max Gerson developed Gerson Therapy. His daughter, Charlotte Gerson founded the nonprofit Gerson Institute in 1978. Gerson Therapy treats the underlying cause of diseases, which is stated on its website as “toxicity and nutritional deficiency.” As such, treatment is non-specific yet has been successful in recovering thousands of people from “chronic degenerative diseases” including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, autoimmune disorders, and many others. Gerson Therapy consists of four major components in order to allow this whole body healing; they are:

Patients can begin treatment at a Gerson Therapy clinic or over the internet; regardless, the lifestyle must be adhered to strictly for at least two years in most cases. For this reason, a Gerson Therapy-approved juicer is an essential tool to invest in.

Juicers Types Approved for Gerson Therapy

TWO-STAGE JUICERS

The three juicers approved by the Gerson Institute for treating cancer are all two-stage juicers. In his 1959 book,A Cancer Therapy – Results of Fifty Cases, Dr. Gerson explains why two-stage juicers are necessary:

“Two machines are required, a separate grinder and a separate press, for the correct preparation of the juice. These are findings of experiences over many years in which patients who used a one-unit machine had no success.”

With single-stage juicers, which are most other juicers, produce goes in the chute, through the blades, and pulp comes out one end while juice comes out the other. Two-stage juicers are unique in that the ground produce (pulp + juice) is dispensed into a press bag, which is then laid on the hydraulic press. The hydraulic press (quite literally) presses the juice out of the pulp, completing stage two.

The power of the hydraulic press ensures all the juice is separated from the pulp, so much so that you’re left with a brick of dry pulp after. In other words, the fine grinding process and high-power hydraulic press yields the most juice possible from fruits and vegetables. Two-stage juicing also produces the least amount of heat, allowing juice to retain nutrients and minerals efficiently.

The three juicers approved for treating cancer with Gerson Therapy are: The PURE juicer, the Norwalk juicer, and an extra budget-friendly option. Check out all the details of these two-stage juicers below.

MASTICATING JUICERS

When treating other health conditions (including heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and more), masticating juicers are approved for use with Gerson Therapy. These types of juicers use one or two augers like a jaw that efficiently extracts lots of nutrition and enzymes from produce. For more general information on masticating juicers,view our guide.

Centrifugal juicers and blenders are not approved for use on the Gerson Therapy diet.Why is this? Dr. Gerson, in his book, stated that they simply didn't give patients the same successful results. While centrifugal juicers are the most affordable, they extract less nutrients and are believed to kill some nutrients with heat and oxygen. Most likely, too much of the nutrition remains locked inside the pulp, which wastes produce and prevents the body from receiving all of the minerals and phytochemicals the body needs to heal.

Juicers for Treating Cancer with Gerson Therapy

Elite Juicers

When it comes to two-stage juicing, the following two machines can’t be beat. Both models allow you to create highly nutritional juice that’s easily on-par with commercial machines in their price range.

PURE Juicer ($2,495.00)

The PURE juicer was invented by David Feinberg. He spent years rebuilding and re-selling Norwalk juicers, during which he made a list of how the Norwalk could be better. The result is PURE, a two-stage juicer that’s nothing short of innovative. The PURE juicer produces a high yield of juice, saving you money on produce. Its juice is high-quality, retaining optimal nutrients, minerals, and vitamins; plus it’s built to last and easy to use.

The PURE juicer is made of 100% food-safe stainless steel, which means it’s rust-free, anti-corrosive, and completely chemical free. The first step when using the PURE juicer is grinding the produce. For this, the PURE has a serrated blade with eight teeth for easy, maximum grinding. The serrated blade cuts fibrous greens efficiently, creating a smooth feeding process. The PURE includes multiple screen trays that are easy to exchange for getting the maximum grind with different types of produce, including leafy greens, harder vegetables, as well as for creating nut butters or sorbets.

The second stage is the hydraulic press. Here, two tons of force squeeze the juice from the pulp. The juice tray of the hydraulic press has high walls, which allow you to stack multiple press bags of produce and juice them simultaneously.

The feed chute of the PURE juicer is offset so that produce never kicks back, protecting your kitchen or ceiling from splatter. It also twists off for easy cleaning and locks right back into place in seconds. The PURE juicer includes a 12-year transferable warranty. Four Press Bags are included with the PURE juicer but grab some extra juicer bags, cloths and liners so you don’t ever run out!

Extreme Wellness Supply also offers payment plans through Klarna (the PURE juicer, for example, offers monthly payments as low as $48). We want to do everything possible to provide you with the best products at the best prices, which is why we also have a 100% lowest price guarantee and free U.S. shipping.

Norwalk Juicer 290 (No Longer Available)

The Norwalk was the first juicer used by Gerson Therapy to treat and reverse malignant cancers and other chronic degenerative diseases. With eighty years of research and manufacturing behind it, two-stage juicers would not be where they are without the history of the Norwalk.

The Norwalk Juicer and the PURE Juicer utilize the same two-stage juicing process. Stage one: the produce is ground up; stage two: the produce is pressed, releasing the juice from the pulp.

The Norwalk 290 is made of Stainless Steel; it has an offset feeding chute to ensure produce doesn’t kick back, and includes various screens for grinding different types of produce. However, the blade has five teeth instead of the eight seen on the PURE juicer. That said, the juice yield is high and the nutrients and enzymes are retained just as well since the process is two-stage.

Unfortunately, the Norwalk Juicer is no longer available. After 87 years in business, Norwalk closed their doors in November of 2021.

Budget-Friendly Option

The third option that’s approved by the Gerson Institute is a combination of two machines. The Champion Elite Classic 2000 Juicer is a great low-budget masticating juicer. When paired with its homogenizing nozzle and the Samson Welles Manual Hydraulic press, you’ll have a two-stage juicing set up without the two-stage juicer price.

Champion Classic 2000 Juicer ($365) + Samson Welles Manual Hydraulic Press ($259.00)

The Champion Classic 2000 is a single-auger juicer that’s ideal for both leafy greens and harder vegetables like carrots. However, in order for the Champion Classic 2000 to be usable with Gerson Therapy when treating cancer, you’ll also need the Homogenizing Nozzle. Without that nozzle, the Champion will separate the juice from the pulp in one stage (which is not approved). With the nozzle, your produce is ground up (pulp + juice); it can then be put in a press bag and juiced using the Samson Welles Press for stage two.

The Samson Welles Press is what allows the Champion Classic 2000 to be approved for treating cancer with Gerson Therapy. Together, they mimic what both the PURE and Norwalk offer in one machine. Do keep in mind that the Samson Welles Press is manual. While it is still hydraulic like the more expensive juicers above, the jack handle must be cranked to manually press the juice from the pulp. Even though the manual element requires extra effort, users report that they love the capabilities of this press and are very satisfied with its results.

If you’re seeking to address other health challenges and do not have malignant cancer, the Champion juicer is approved (without the nozzle and without the Samson Welles Press) for patients following Gerson Therapy, as it preserves enzyme activity.

To assist in the affordability of whichever machine you choose, Extreme Wellness Supply offers payment plans through Klarna. Your health is the most important resource you have. We want to do everything possible to provide you with the best products at the best prices, which is why we also have a 100% lowest price guarantee and free U.S. shipping.

Juicers Approved for Treating Other Health Conditions with Gerson Therapy

The following are juicers that Gerson Therapy patients have successfully used to treat other non-malignant health conditions (including diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, autoimmune disorders, and more) on the Gerson Therapy diet. However, in general, masticating juicers (which includes twin-gear juicers) are approved for use with Gerson Therapy as they “extract a sufficient amount of juice, and preserve enzyme activity,” according to the Gerson Institute. The following juicers, as well as all other high-quality masticating juicers, are also great for healthy people enhancing their health.

Angel Juicers ($1,410 - $2,170)

Formally known as Super Angel Juicers, Angel Juicers are considered one of, if not, the best twin-gear juicers on the market. There are multiple versions available. The Angel 5500 and 7500 are made of food-grade stainless steel, while the Angel 8500 model is made of surgical-grade stainless steel. All models have an RPM of only 82, which means they are slow and efficient—giving you the most juice from your produce and retaining the life-giving nutrients and enzymes. They are highly versatile machines that work with all fruits and vegetables, including leafy greens and harder vegetables like carrots. They also work great for making nut butters, pattes, ice cream, baby food, and delicious sorbets. The Angel juicers are a customer favorite at Extreme Wellness Supply.

Tribest Greenstar Elite ($549.95)

Greenstar juicers are known for their bio-ceramic magnetic gears, which allow juices to be stored up to 72 hours in the fridge while still retaining large amounts of nutrients and enzymes. They can juice a wide range of fruits and vegetables, including leafy greens and wheatgrass. The Greenstar can also make nut butters, sorbets, salsas, baby food, and much more. The Tribest Greenstar Elite GSE-5000 also includes a 12-year warranty. If you’re ready to invest in an extremely high-quality twin juicer but can’t quite afford the Angel (above), then this is by-far the best option available. It’s been on the market for years and is considered one of the best masticating juicers money can buy.

Hurom Alpha Vertical Masticating Slow Juicer ($459)

The Hurom Alpha H-AA Vertical Slow Juicer is ideal for extracting optimal amounts of juice while producing little oxidation in the process. It’s a quiet machine compared to many other juicers, and the clear encasing allows you to see the full process as it happens. It’s designed to produce a high yield of juice and be easily cleaned when you’re done. The Hurom Alpha H-AA is perfect for juicing various types of fruits and vegetables, as well as for making sorbets. For juicing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, the Hurom Alpha H-AA is a powerful slow juicer designed to produce dry pulp and highly nutritious juice.

Tribest Slowstar Vertical Slow Juicer ($399.95)

This juicer is aptly named Slowstar for its 47 RPM, which ensures the machine doesn’t heat up or kill the desired vital nutrients and enzymes for healing. It employs a duo-blade auger, which increases the overall juice yield and produces a dryer pulp. The Tribest Slowstar SW-2000 is 100% BPA free, and it includes a stainless steel mesh strainer for removing any additional pulp from the juice. The homogenizing attachment allows you to make sorbets, nut butters, pates, salsas, and sauces as well. The Tribest Slowstar is a dependable middle-budget option that still produces high-quality juice.

Omega Nutrition Center Horizontal Masticating Juicer ($329.95)

The Omega Nutrition Center operates at low speeds of 75-85 RP, therefore, minimizing heat build-up, preserving enzymes and reducing oxidation. It is suitable for all kinds of produce, including leafy greens, hard vegetables, and wheatgrass; the Nutrition Center’s end cap has five adjustable settings for extracting optimal juice from various produce. It is also capable of making nut butters, baby food, soy milk, sorbets, and more. The Omega Nutrition Center comes with a 15-year warranty.

Juicing to Heal

It's always important to consult your doctor when changing your diet. There's a certain amount of skepticism that's smart and allows us to investigate what does and doesn't work.

Yet I've learned that, with Gerson Therapy, people have been able to heal conditions otherwise labeled chronic and irreversible.. For over sixty years, Gerson Therapy has helped thousands of people recover from diseases with its holistic process. That's certainly worth continuing to test and talk about.

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The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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