Acai Berry Benefits

It was only a few years ago, about the year 2000, that the acai berry was introduced to the Western world.

The Acai (açaí) Palm is a tree that grows in the North of Brazil – the Amazon Rain Forest.

Acai has been used as a traditional food for several centuries by the native people living there.

Recently Acai is recognized for its functional properties for use in food and nutraceuticals.

Acai has many properties both known and unknown that have proved to be helpful in maintaining health.

Ancient Acai

Recognized as a superfood by an authority on aging

Acai is loaded with antioxidants, about 30 times more than red wine. The Acai plant has been used for centuries as a natural energy booster and to increase stamina.

It is a powerhouse of nutrients and packed with vitamins. It provides minerals such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus and essential fatty acids – the Omega 3, 6 and 9, recently much in the news.

It is known to be used traditionally and topically as a strong antibacterial mix.

Acai Palm Trees are not harmed in any way when the Acai Berries are harvested.

Indigenous people of the Amazon Rainforest make more money harvesting Acai than chopping down trees for lumber.

Above all it is an antioxidant, it is anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory and can strengthen and protect the cardiovascular system.

It has a protein profile similar to an egg.

Fatty acid (the beneficial kind) profile similar to olive oil.

It has more than 16 phytonutrients and antioxidants.

The substance Anthocyanins - often reported to be 33 times the protective potential of red wine and grapes. One of its many attributes is its anti-inflammatory qualities. Anthocyanins are found in the plant pigment that gives the berries their dark color.

Dietary fiber which is excellent for digestive health.

A low glycemic index. (A lower glycemic response usually equates to a lower insulin demand.)

Important for prostate health: Acai contains phytosterols which are used to treat symptoms associated with enlarged prostate. Phytosterols are also known to promote a healthy cardiovascular system.

Acai contains large amounts of essentially fatty acids and omegas, proven to lower LDL and maintain HDL cholesterol levels.

The berry has an almost perfect essential amino acid complex. This is vital for proper muscle contraction and regeneration, endurance, strength, sustained energy and muscle development.

Acai has plant sterols, particularly beta-sitosterol, which is associated with cholesterol-lowering abilities.

Large amounts of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, 6, and E.

Minerals such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus and a wealth of micronutrients.

Naturally provides glucosamine, a building block of cartilage, and celadrin, which helps support membranes and cushion joints. These compounds help strengthen the body and help maintain many of the body's tissues.

Acai is known to have all of the properties mentioned above. Benefits in an organic berry provided by nature. We encourage you to visit your local health food store see if they carry Acai. Acai can provide your body with the support it needs to achieve better health.

Acai Berry Benefits