Chances are you’ve already heard about the acai berry, because of all the attention it’s received in the news and shows recently. However, you may be asking yourself what benefits does it really have? Well, in case you are interested in weight loss and you wish to have a whole heap of detox, as well as anti aging benefits, then this fruit is surely a must have for you.
The fruit was virtually unknown in the western area, until recent years when modern medical science finally confirmed its health benefits. The fruit is not just an amazing armor to help get rid of excess pounds, but it also works to help a person obtain more energy, which in turn helps to promote overall health. Here are some of the benefits that a person can reap from the acai berry:
Antioxidants
Most people don’t even know what antioxidants are. The basic role of this particular kind of nutrient is to fight off free radicals, which is considered a harmful substance that may get into the body through chemicals, the sun, pollution, etc. When free radicals get into the body, they will start to build up and harass the cells, thus averting cell regeneration. When this happen, it will make the organs and the systems on your body to function a little bit sluggish, hence the body becomes susceptible to a whole range of diseases and illnesses. Even worse, it will age the body faster than the normal rate. But, don’t worry just yet. With the help of antioxidants found in the acai berry, this process can be stopped.
Fiber
Do you know that almost half of the whole berry is fiber? Truth is, this is one of few fruits that contain fiber, which means it is bound to boost the function of your digestive system and the gastrointestinal tract. Moreover, it helps the body in removing waste and dangerous toxins.
Essential Fatty Acids and Phytosterols
This fruit is famous because it is an excellent source of essential fatty acids. The acai berry contains more monounsaturated oleic acid than any other sources. When there is an abundant supply of essential fatty acids within the body, it will improve the cell’s ability to maintain moisture and the body will remain resilient all the time. Furthermore, these substances will keep harmful substances like cholesterol for example to be under control.
Phytonutrients
Phytonutrients like anthocyanins is a particular kind of antioxidant that acai berry possesses. Instead of working as free radicals that attack cells, anthocyanins would work directly on the DNA in order to repair any damage, and it also works as an invisible barrier that will shield the body from further damage.
Energy Boosting Elements
Due to all the amazing substances found on the acai berry, this fruit is known to improve the efficiency of the whole body and cells hence users will observe that they are more energetic than before. This is best for modern people who are faced with the stress of everyday living.
Joseph Long
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March 10th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Have you tried the Superfood Acai Berry?
Hello Everyone. I am researching Acai Berry. It is a natural super food found in the rain forests of Brazil that helps lose weight, boosts metabolism, gives energy, increases libido and a great deal of other things. I have read NOTHING BUT POSITIVE things about Acai but they say when something seems too good to be true, then it probably is. So, I want to know if any of you have tried Acai Berry and what are the advantages and disadvantages of using it?
March 11th, 2010 at 12:40 am
Pros: tons of nutrients, helps fight diseases ( some studies show that they can kill cancer cells! sweet!), flushes and cleanses your body, helps you lose weight, ANTIOXIDANTS YEAH!
Cons: the berry rots after only 12 hours of being picked, so unless you are hiking in the amazon, you won’t get them fresh (probably in a juice/supplement form). And of course, the producers of the juice will probably add sugars and other stuff which will take away some of the benefits of this wonderful berry… sometimes there is little of the actual berry in the product and the producer will fill it up with other stuff to save money.
Anyways, there are way more pros than cons. As with everything, moderation is key. The site at the bottom is acai berry that i personally use and really help my life. Find the best acai berry that you looking for, there’s a lot of different acai berry product and some don’t work, make sure to read the ingredients and enjoy.
http://the-best-acai-berry.blogspot.com/
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March 11th, 2010 at 12:42 am
Its a marketing weight loss scam..it just a berry from brazil.
As of March 2009, there are no controlled studies backing up any of these claims. According to ABC News correspondent Susan Donaldson, these products have not been evaluated (in the United States) by the FDA, and their efficacy is questionable
There have been a number of disputes regarding the legality of some sites that have been using the free publicity created by Oprah’s show[19] and other celebrities to sell online açaí-based products (mostly juice, pulp, powder or capsules). Marketers of these products make claims that açaí provides increased energy levels, improved sexual performance, improved digestion, detoxification, high fiber content, high antioxidant content, improved skin appearance, improved heart health, improved sleep, and reduction of cholesterol levels. More dubious claims include reversal of diabetes and other chronic illnesses, as well as expanding size of the penis and increasing men’s sexual virility and sexual attractiveness to women
Some of these companies, according to the Better Business Bureau, have lured consumers into accepting ‘free’ samples of açaí berry supplements for weight loss and then used their credit card information for unauthorized charge backs. The BBB warns consumers of these type of practice and advises them to carefully read the "Terms of Service" pages[20] of these sites. In most of the times, the strategy of these companies is to offer customers free trials. People that sign up are asked to pay the shipment fee.The companies register subscribers with their credit card details and after a few weeks, start charging them for other products that will be sent on a regular basis. In many cases, the only way to cancel these programs is by phone. Using this glitch, these companies usually do not respond to the number printed on their site, thus letting the program flow indefinitely.[21] People have been reporting unauthorized charge backs to their credit cards and in most of the cases credit cards or even bank accounts had to be closed in order to put an end to this situation
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