Thursday, January 7, 2010

Number 1 Superfood - Acai Berry Health Benefits


What is the Acai Berry?

The acai berry (pronounced “ah-sigh-ee”) is a small grape-sized berry that grows in the Amazon Rainforest of Brazil. Natives of the region have harvested this berry as part of their diet for hundreds of years.

Acai Berry Branch
The much desired acai fruit is only 10% of the actual berry. The other 90% is made up of the seed or pit. The acai berry is harvested by the thousands and put through a process that separates the pulp from the seed to produce a thick, edible puree.

The Chief Health Benefits of Acai Berry

Support the immune system
Aid in weight loss
Improve digestion
Reduce pain and soreness
Promote healthy sleep
Increase energy & stamina
Increase libido
Fight cancer & disease
Lower blood pressure
Fight aging & inflammation
Protect against heart disease
Is an extremely powerful free radical fighter
Acai has very high levels of fibers
Cleanses and Detoxifies the body of infectious toxins
Strengthens your immune system

Acai Berry Benefits in Details

Below are just some of the health benefits that research has shown you can get from consuming the acai berry.


Acai Berry Increases Energy & Stamina:

Jiu-jitsu fighters and soccer players in Brazil often have a large meal of acai berry pulp before a competition. Why? Aside from being a perfect source of nutrition and carbohydrates, the high levels of antioxidants in the acai berry lead to a drastic increase in energy levels and stamina. Taken on a regular basis, the acai berry strengthens the immune system to the point where the body isn’t constantly fighting off infections and disease. This frees up even more energy for other uses.

Acai Berry Fights Cancer & Disease:

Free radicals are nasty little molecules that come from pollutants, pesticides, cigarette smoke, etc. They attack the cells in the body, cause diseases, and can even damage DNA. Antioxidants are the body’s fuel for strengthening cells and fighting off free radicals. As you know by now, the acai berry is jam packed with these powerful antioxidants.

Acai Berry Boosts the Immune System:

The powerful antioxidants in the acai berry antioxidants in the acai berry, combined with the essential fatty acids, work as an anti-bacterial and anti-viral agent while simultaneously boosting the immune system.

Acai Berry Promotes a More Peaceful Sleep:

Your ability to sleep can be frequently affected by stressed muscles. Acai contains amino acids that relax your muscles and allow for a more restful sleep. It also contains Vitamin B which helps to regulate the dopamine and serotonin (both neurotransmitters that impact sleep) production in the brain.

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