subject: Acai Berry - What's In It That Makes It So Good For You? [print this page] It's officialIt's official. Almost everyone has heard of the Acai Berry. It has been promoted all over the internet. The news media and talk shows have been all over it. And people everywhere are trying it.
The list of benefits that Acai Berry claims is impressive. From weight loss to anti-aging. From cancer prevention to diabetes help. Acai is being promoted as the number one super food out there.
You might be wondering what in this berry makes it so powerful. Is it some type of magic potion? Maybe a spell from the tribes in the Amazon who have been using it for thousands of years?
Actually, there is an ancient legend about a tribal chief whose daughter was dying. But I will save that for another day.
You are probably more interested in the science anyway. You might be wondering if there is any scientific evidence behind all of the claims.
Research is ongoing, and there are sceptics out there. But, you already know that vitamins and minerals are necessary for good health. And research has indicated that Acai berry is loaded with them.
First of all, this berry is loaded with vitamins. The most well known ones are the antioxidants like vitamin C and E.
But, there are many others like:
A (as beta carotene)
C (as ascorbate ion)
E (as d-alpha tocopherol)
D (as cholecalciferol)
B-1 (as thiamin)
B-2 (as riboflavin)
B-3 (as niacin/niacinamide)
B-6 ( as pyridoxine)
B 12 (as cyanocobalamin)
Pantothenic acid (as free anon)
Biotin
Folic Acid
Inositol
Next, they have minerals. Minerals are important for many things ranging from bone strength to nerve health. Minerals in the Acai berry include:
Calcium
Magnesium
Copper
Chromium
Zinc
Iron
Sodium only 0.25 present
Manganese
Selenium
Boron
Potassium
Molybdenum
Iodine
Finally, Acai Berry is high in fiber and omega 6 and 9 fatty acids.
It's hard to believe that one food could be this packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber and fatty acids. It is no wonder that this supplement is so popular. It really is an all around super food.
There are many different brands of Acai Berry products on the market. It comes in both capsule and juice form. Remember, some are better than others. Do your research to track down a reputable brand, and give it a try.
As with any diet plan change, you should talk to your doctor.
Acai Berry has been eaten and been used in healing in Brazil for hundreds of years. We are finally fortunate enough to have the opportunity to try it out for ourselves. It's hard to go wrong with a food that is this full of nutrition.
