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Acai Berries,...Nature's Antioxidant Super Fruit

Harvesting Acai Berries in Amazon

What are Acai Berries?

The acai (ah-sigh-ee) berries are nature's superfood antioxidant, and have been around for thousands of years.

They were brought to the western world in the 1990's. That is when their tremendous health benefits were discovered.

Number 1 Superfood: This grape-like looking fruit resembles a round, purple marble and is found in the Amazon Rainforest on a type of palm tree.

They are reported to be the Number 1 Superfood antioxidant source in the world.



Health Benefits

  • High levels of antioxidants

  • Fights cancerous cells

  • Decreases inflammation

  • Cleanses & removes body toxins

  • Lowers cholesterol levels
  • Antioxidant Benefits


Does The Juice From This Fruit Really Kill Cancer Cells?

The University of Florida study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry on Jan. 12, 2006 showed that extracts from acai berries triggered a self-destruct response in up to 86 percent of leukemia cells tested.

Just remember, this study killed cultured cancer cells in a test tube, which is a promising start, but is different than killing cancer in the human body.

Naturally, we need more research before anyone could make any cancer claims regarding acai in the human body.

Do These Berries Have High Levels of Antioxidants?


Yes! The No. 1 Superfood in the world earns its title. They have a higher ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) value than any other edible berry in the world!

The berries are rich in anthocyanins (antioxidants) that help combat premature aging, and have 10 to 30 times more anthocyanins than a glass of red wine.

This berry from the Amazon has 10 times the antioxidants of grapes, and twice the antioxidants of blueberries. See chart below.

ORAC Chart




What Does The Juice Taste Like?

They have a berry flavor with a slight chocolate after taste. You would never guess it is so good for you because it is very tasty.

Acai Berries Where Can I Find This Super Fruit?

The bad news is that they only grow in the Amazon Rainforest, but the good news is there are products with freeze-dried acai berries, which preserves all the nutrients.

You can find many acai products in the grocery stores and also on the web.



Other Helpful Resources


Super Fruit: A Great Source of Antioxidants.



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