Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Do The Biggest Losers Use Acai Berry Supplements

By Dawn Q Quashnicky

You have to be living under a rock not to have heard at least one news story about Acai berries. They're a berry from South America that is loaded with anti-oxidant compounds and other beneficial nutrients. But are they really all that they're cracked up to be? Aren't citrus and vegetables just as good? Depends on who you talk to I guess. Celebs like Oprah and Rachael Ray swear by acai berry supplements.

One benefit of the Acai berris is the fact that they are loaded with antioxicants. Acai berries have far more antioxidants than any other fruit. Even more than blueberries! Besides that, the nutrients in Acai berry supplements help defend against many other diseases and maladies, from diabetes to arthritis to blood clotting.

Another benefit that is claimed by the acai berry is its ability to help people lose weight. This is said to be caused by the berries unusual high photosterols. This nutrient helps boost the metabolism so the body uses up more fat.

Acai berries and their supplements are extremely rich in protein and dietary fiber as well. Not only that, but they have a lot of the important fatty acids, omega-6 and omega-9, too. These help the heart too, but they have the added benefit of helping the cardiovascular system in addition. It is even believed that acai berries can benefit high cholesterol levels.

Acai berries also contain good amounts of other needed nutrients. Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids are another bonus that the berry gives our bodies to operate healthier. These are essential for good heart and digestive health.

The acai's weight loss power comes by way of its Omega fatty acids that boost your metabolism. This benefit along with the others already mentioned is the single reason this little berry from the Amazon is gaining such a following here in the U.S.

Fiber is very important for weight loss. Acai contains a generous amount of fiber, which helps your digestive tract to move food through your body. In this way, excess food is eliminated rather than absorbed and turned into fat. Similar to the fatty acids mentioned above, fiber also helps to satiate hunger.

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