Acai Berry Information

By now you probably know that the Acai berry grows in the Amazon rainforest. It has a wide range of health benefits and has been consumed by the inhabitants of the Amazon rainforest for as long as anyone can remember. It is only in the rest of the world that it seems a new discovery.

The Acai berry has become a modern health trend, highlighting its content of amino acids, fatty acids (Omegas), vitamins and minerals. It is also considered as a superfood with high levels of antioxidants – more than any other known fruit.

The benefits of using Acai fruits continue to be the subject of research. Acai has been shown to flush out harmful toxins, increases metabolism and some studies have even suggested that it may help prevent cancer.

The little known benefits of Acai berry attracted more attention when Dr. Nicholas Perricone published a book proclaiming Acai to be the earth’s number one super food.

There are number of companies selling Acai products, one of the most prominent is Sambazon. Sambazon’s product can be found on the shelves of most health food stores – or you may purchase online and have it shipped to your door.

Check ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) test results when buying Acai products. The ORAC rating will indicate the amount of antioxidants in the bottled product.

Acai is important in the context of preserving the rainforest. It is one way to have sustainable development where the local population can benefit from harvesting a renewable natural resource – an alternative to the threat of deforestation.

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