Acai Berry Superfruit

The acai berry is one of the most talked about super foods on the market today. It has received hailing reviews and endorsements from leading health experts to landing on TV shows such as Oprah. This is said to be an extremely rich antioxidant fruit that grows in the rain forests of Brazil. So, let’s get into the reasons why the acai berry is such a huge BUZZ in the marketplace today.

Acai, pronounced (a saw ee), is a small, round, black-purple fruit about 1 inch in diameter and is similar in appearance to the grape but with less pulp. These are produced in branched clusters of about 500-900 fruits. The outer layer of this ripe fruit, often referred to as the exocarp,  is deep purple  or green, depending on the kind of acai and its full age.

The middle layer, or mesocarp is thin and fleshy, and is the fruit part of the berry that is most often eaten. The hard  inner layer of the fruit that surrounds the seed, is called the endocarp. So there is your basic anatomy of the acai berry itself.

Acai Berry Health Claims

Many a company and consumer has reported that the acai berry has the following health benefits associated with it.

• Higher energy levels
• Bettered sexual performance
• Improved digestion
• Detoxification of the body
• High fiber content – Wonderful more time on the toilet.
• Healthier skin complexion
• Cardiovascular Health
• Improves Sleep Insomnia
• Better cholesterol levels
• Weight Loss

Some of these facts are true some are not. There have been studies that have shown that the antioxidant levels in the acai berry are still lower than the that in blueberries or red grapes or strawberries. Other studies show 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes for wine. Mixed reviews, but more lean toward it having higher levels. In any case, if the acai is mixed with other high antioxidant berries the desired potency is then achieved.

Weight loss is a huge proclaimed benefit attributed to the acai berry. Many have testified that the consumption of it on a regular basis helped them lose weight. Me personally, I consume an acai berry product called Efusjon energy drink, and yes, I have noticed my appetite curbed from it. However, I don’t consume it so I can lose weight in my case. I eat more now or try to because it does work on your appetite as a suppressor.

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