Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Getting to Know the Asai Berry: Interesting Health Facts

By Sue Thompson

The Acai (pronounced ah-SIGH-ee) is a small dark purple berry that comes from a palm tree known scientifically as Euterpe oleracea which grows in the floodplain areas of the Amazon River in Brazil. It is pulpy and has a single seed in the middle. The Asai berry is contains protein, B-vitamins, minerals, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and oleic acid (omega-9) which is a beneficial fatty acid.

Brazilians have known the curative powers of the Asai berries for many years. They use it to treat digestive disorders and skin conditions. Today Asai has become a widely popular health product in the US. It being marketed mostly by web based businesses some of which offer free trial samples of the Asai product.

Information from medical research as well as consumer testimonials support the claim that Acai products can aid in weight loss, lower cholesterol levels, and increase energy. Preliminary studies done at the University of Florida show that the Acai berry can destroy cancer cells. In another UF study, extracts were made from the pulp of the Acai fruit. For each of the six extracts, seven concentrations were formulated. Four of the extracts destroyed significant numbers of leukemia cells. Depending on the extract and concentration, the percentage of cells killed was anywhere from about 35 percent to 86 percent.

The popularity of the Acai berry supplements skyrocketed when people started to hear about their weight loss benefits. The Acai berry flushes out excess waste and toxins from your body which can instantly give you a flat midsection and a weight loss of between 5 to 20 pounds.

Dr. Nicholas Perricone, a leading authority on anti-aging, has described the Acai as the worlds number one superfood. It has been a staple food in Brazil for hundreds of years and has been cultivated for its rejuvenating and detoxifying properties. The Acai has been featured many health and fitness magazines and on television in shows likes Oprah and the Today show. A huge number of people claim taking Acai berry products has given them a lot of energy and vitality. Now the Acai berry has gone several steps further. Taking the Acai can help you get rid of harmful waste and toxin build-up. Combined with certain nutrients, the Acai extract can also help you have a healthier skin.

With its high protein and nutrient content, eating the Acai berry gives you a feeling of fullness so you dont have to eat as much. Lastly, the Acai berry boosts your bodys metabolic rate helping you burn fat and at the same time it also gives you a lot of energy. The Acai on its own can do a lot, but when combined with other diet ingredients, it can do so much more and with more amazing results.

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