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What is Acai?

Deep in the South American rainforest, there’s a palm tree that produces small purple berries. These berries are called Acai (pronounced Ah-Sigh-Ee) and they look like dark purple cranberries. Although they have large pits and very little pulp, these Acai berries have been called nature’s most nutritious fruit.

Acai is high in protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals, but it is especially high in Anthocyanins, a kind of plant figment which turns the berries their dark colour. This pigment is a potent antioxidant, and Acai has 33 times the anthocyanin content of grapes. This is part of what makes Acai one of the most potent antioxidant foods available.

Packed with vitamins B1, B2, B3, C, and E, Acai also provides minerals such as Calcium, Potassium, and Phosphorus, essential fatty acids, and a wealth of micronutrients. Its nutritional profile has gotten the attention of Oprah, NBC, and Sports Illustrated, all of whom featured Acai as an important food for health.

Acai’s Protective Properties.

Because it is so high in anthocyanins and phytosterols, two kinds of plant chemical that protect the body, Acai helps to protect connective tissues like collagen, which reduces the stress of aging on the skin.

Because of its high antioxidant content, Acai can help protect against high LDL cholesterol levels, as well as atherosclerosis, which often leads to heart attacks and strokes. The anthocyanins in Acai allow it to protect small and large blood vessels. In diabetics, weak capillaries can lead to a condition called retinopathy, which often leads to blindness.

Clinical data supports Acai’s powerful reputation. Since 1999, the ORAC test, developed by Baltimore scientist Dr. Guohua Cao, has been accepted as the standard measurement for antioxidants. The test measures how many free radicals a food can absorb and eliminate. The typical person needs around 1,670 ORAC per day. A single serving of Acai provides 3,800 ORAC. To put this into perspective, over 80% of the world’s population doesn’t even get half of the recommended daily ORAC value.

Acai is also known to protect the nervous system, which may help prevent age-related neurological problems. Acai has been used extensively for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and even antimutagenic (meaning that it protects your DNA) properties.