Acai Berry Benefits

Acai berry benefits come from a number of vitamins and minerals that are found in this "super food".

Compared to red wine, it contains higher concentrations of anthocyanins, (the compounds thought to give red wine its health benefits), with none of the health risks associated with alcohol.

This berry, the fruit of a palm tree found in the Brazilian rainforest, is also a source of protein, dietary fiber, and contains high levels of both omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, thought to have a protective effect on the cardiovascular system.

Just a few Acai berry benefits can include...

Immune system strengthening
Metabolism boost resulting in more energy
Considered an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory agent
Anti-aging effects through cell regeneration
Cardio-vascular and digestive tract health

The Brazilian people have experienced these benefits for centuries. They are now available to the rest of the world due to extensive research and publication of Acai berry information.

Various juice blends, smoothies, sodas, and other beverages are made from the pulp and purees of Acai. In northern Brazil, Acai berries are traditionally served in gourds called "cuias" with tapioca and can be consumed either salty or sweet (sugar, rapadura, and honey are known to be used in the mix).

In southern Brazil, it is consumed cold as acai na tigela, which means "acai in the bowl", mostly mixed with granola. It is also used as an ice cream flavor or juice.

Benefits In Detail

While the berry-chocolate flavor makes it quite flavorful as a fruit, this purple berry is helpful in lowering cholesterol, and preventing premature aging, while it is also known to improve the digestive tract and intestinal system, by acting as a natural colon cleanser.

Muscle and cell regeneration are additional Acai berry benefits.

The reasons these benefits are realized is because of the high nutritional value of the vitamins and minerals that the Acai contains. These include:

Vitamins B1, B2, B3, C and E
Potassium
Niacin
Phosphorus
Iron
Calcium
Omega 9 and 6 Fatty Acids

These are some of the best health benefits you will find in any foods!

In fact, it is the combination of these ingredients that make it the world's most nutritious food.

No matter what reason you take an Acai berry supplement, you are sure to enjoy some benefit. In fact, some consumers have reported taking Acai for dietary reasons but enjoy healthier skin, hair and nails.

Pretty good side effect in my book.