ACAI BERRY

"Acai berries top the list for antioxidant potency"

In the Brazilian rainforest, there has been a long held secret that is finally becoming know to the rest of the world. It's the amazing Açai berry. Açai berries are considered to have one of the highest antioxidant contents compared to any other fruit on the earth. It is because of açai's powerful antioxidant levels that it is considered a potent anti-aging berry. In fact, açai has been called the number one superfood for optimal health.

Açai berries have more antioxidant power than cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries or blueberries. Acai's antioxidant superiority may come from its high content of phytochemicals called anthocyanins as well as other flavonoids. Anthocyanins give fruits and vegetables their red, blue and purple hues and help the body fight off inflammation. Açai has been shown to be a potential COX inhibitor, which means that it may work in the same way to ease pain and inflammation as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and the prescription drug Celebrex. Açai may also reduce levels of inflammation markers linked to conditions such as heart disease by protecting cells from oxidative damage. The Acai Berry is laden with nutritious elements, including amino acids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, omega fatty acids, antioxidants and fibre. No wonder it is classified as a superfood. But what exactly is a superfood? Well, it is a food that is packed full of vitalising properties that assist in promoting good health. Blueberry's are another superfood, along with garlic, onions, buckwheat, nuts and seeds. The list goes on. Each superfood has its own benefits, although some, such as the Acai Berry, are classified as one of the most potent.

If you want to infuse your body with antioxidants and benefit from maximum free radical protection, start consuming açai. Its ability to be absorbed by cells and increase the concentration of antioxidants in your blood has been clinically proven. Look for a standardized extract for maximum effectiveness

Reported benefits of Acai Berry:

• Boosts energy levels
• Improves digestive function
• Improves mental clarity/focus
• Promotes sound sleep
• Provides all vital vitamins
• Contains several important minerals
• Is an extremely powerful free radical fighter
• Acai has very high levels of fibers
• Cleanses and Detoxifies the body
• Strengthens your immune system 
• Enhances sexual desire and performance
• Fights cancerous cells
• Slows down the aging process
• Promotes healthier and younger-looking skin
• Alleviates diabetes
• Normalizes and regulates cholesterol levels
• Helps maintain healthy heart function
• Minimizes inflammation
• Improves circulation
• Prevents artherosclerosis
• Enhances visual acuity
• Relieves arthritis pain
• Reduces the occurrence of seizures
• Helps to reduce physical injuries & speed up recovery
• Helps stabilize normal blood sugar levels
• Helps improve patients suffering from leukemia
• Fights general depression
• Supports weight loss
• Improves upon your overall physical strength

Studies:

• In the first human trial that demonstrates the absorption and antioxidant effects of anthocyanins in açai, Texas A&M University researchers found that consuming açai pulp increased antioxidant capacity in the blood nearly three fold. (J Agric Food Chem. 2008 Sep 10;56(17):7796-802. Epub 2008 Aug 12.)

• Showing açai's superior ability to be absorbed by cells, researchers also reported that the polyphenols from both açai pulp and açai extracts inhibited cell proliferation by up to 90%, which was accompanied by a two-fold increase in antioxidants. (J Agric Food Chem. 2008 May 28;56(10):3593-600. Epub 2008 Apr 29.) 

• Brazilian researchers found that açai is a fair source of vitamin C and good source of natural antioxidants. In regard to antioxidant activity, only the anthocyanins and carotenoids in the fruit had a positive and significant effect. (Arch Latinoam Nutr. 2008 Jun;58(2):187-92.)
  
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