Health Benefits of the Acai Berry Posted By : Lucien Bechard

The acai (ah-sigh-ee) berry has been around for many different centuries. The amazing health benefits of the acai berry started to get introduced to the western world during the 90's. It is believed that the tribes of the Amazon have used the benefits of this medicinal fruit for countless centuries.



The Amazon is the world's largest rainforest and one third of the population's plants and animals reside there. It is believed that the acai berry was discovered in this remote region of the world. The Amazon provides borders eight different countries and supplies one fifth of the worlds freshwater.



The reason the acai berry is so revered is because of its health promoting properties and high antioxidant content. When eaten in proper quantities it provides our bodies with enough nutrition to help fight off the harmful effects of free radicals, lower high blood pressure, decrease high cholesterol levels, and helps in aiding with joint pain.



Acai is also great source of energy for the body. It helps to fight off infections, and builds the bodies immune system. Modern science is continually documenting the amazing health benefits of the acai berry. It has been regarded as one of the worlds top superfoods.



It is full of essential phytonutrients, trace minerals, amino acids, and vitamins. The acai berry boasts an ORAC score (a measure of antioxidant levels) higher than any other fruit and vegetable tested to date on a gram for gram basis. It is rich in proteins and fiber content which aides in a healthy immune system and regulation of the body.



Acai comes in a variety of forms such as fruit juices, pills and snack bars. There are many different companies that produce products that contain the acai berry. Companies such as Monavie, Xango, and Goji are top producers of health juice industry. Research shows that certain acai products provide better nutritional value than others which comes at a higher cost. It's important to differentiate the true nutritional products from the cheap imitations.



Modern science has found that freeze drying the acai berry is the best way to capture the vital nutrients in this fruit. Some of the top products have plant-derived glucosamine, which has been scientifically shown to aide in healthy joint function. Some also have added heart health benefits originating from plant sterols*(studies suggests plays a factor in lowering cholesterol), resveratol, and omega 3 fatty acids which makes maintaining healthy cholesterol levels easier.



The amazing health benefits of the acai berry make it one of the worlds top superfoods.

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