It was around 2004 when the Brazilian acai berry gained national attention in America. Since then the TV and Internet offers have exploded. Acai berry products and herbal supplements seem to be everywhere. The promotional hype lately has been so huge most people don’t know what to think about this amazing little berry and are reluctant to try it for fears of jumping on the proverbial bandwagon. If you consider just three of the basic ingredients in these little berries - antioxidants, essential omega fatty acids, and dietary fiber - you can only come to the conclusion it must be good for you.
By now most people know the story of red and purple grapes and the now famous French Paradox: high intake of red wines yet low rates of heart disease. This low rate of heart disease has been linked to the antioxidants in red wines. In fact the darker the grape the higher the antioxidant level. The acai berry is a very dark purple fruit and has very high levels of antioxidants. Most people who have tasted the fresh acai berry compare it to a mix of chocolate and berry, what a wonderful blend of flavors. These natural antioxidants are known to neutralize oxygen free radicals in our bodies.
Most of the health claims about the acai are the result of these antioxidants. Antioxidants are very effective at neutralizing free radicals. If too many oxygen free radicals accumulate in our bodies we can suffer from oxidative stress which has been linked to heart diseases, diabetes and even cancer. Oxygen free radicals are actually a natural by-product of our cells but too many free radicals will result in damage to our cells. Taking an acai supplement on a regular basis keeps enough of these antioxidants in our system to stop free radical damage and improves our immune system.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids is another ingredient found in the acai berry. These are very important compounds required by our bodies. In fact they are so important our bodies are able to make these compounds out of other nutrients in our system, all except of course the essential fatty acids. These cannot be made by our system and so we must ingest them directly, that is why they are called essential fatty acids. You may be surprised to learn the acai berry contains some of these essential fatty acids similar to that found in olives. These essential nutrients play a major part in reducing our cholesterol levels which then improves our blood circulation and reduces the risk of heart diseases.
And of course the acai contains its own mix of dietary fiber. It is this component of the berry that is responsible for most claims about weight loss. It is well known that the typical American diet is lacking in dietary fiber, mostly due to our affinity for processed and fast foods. Low fiber in our diets contribute to poor digestive health which certainly can promote obesity, constipation, hemorrhoids and irritable bowel syndrome.
There are still uncountable plants on our Earth that have not been tested for their herbal and medicinal ingredients. It should come as no surprise to anyone that discoveries like the acai berry are still being made today. The little Brazilian acai berry is a wonderful discovery for the herbal and health communities. We may not have direct access to this little fruit but what we have right now is an abundance of acai supplements and herbal products. Removing, concentrating and preserving the natural potency of the acai berry is a very difficult and delicate process. Maximum Acai Power is your best source for this new discovery, giving you the choice to try it first before you buy. What have you got to lose?
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