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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Get with the purple berry

In his book, the Perricone Promise, Nicholas Perricone, MD, says of the Acai berry:

"It may seem odd to start this list of superfoods with one you've likely never heard of. But studies have shown that this little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world! Acai is the high-energy berry of a special Amazon palm tree. Harvested in the rain forests of Brazil, acai tastes like a vibrant blend of berries and chocolate. Hidden within its royal purple pigment is the magic that makes it nature's perfect energy fruit. Acai is packed full of antioxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids."

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