What Is The Acai Berry?
Friday, December 5th, 2008There have been many recent studies that are pointing to acai berry, acai berry pills, and acai berry fruit for offering many health and nutritional benefits. But what is the acai berry and what makes it so special?
The acai berry is found in the Amazon Rainforest, as well as in Northern Brazil. The berry grows in acai palm trees, has a purple color and round shape. The berry is made up of 10% pulp and 90% seed. The natives who live along the Amazon River have been using it for centuries as a healing agent and a nutritional substance for maintaining good health.
The acai berry has an extremely high level of antioxidants in it, which we use to prevent pre mature aging and to fight off the aging process. The acia fruit is high in fiber, fatty acids (the good kind), amino acids, calcium, protein, C, B, and E vitamins, and iron. The alternative medicine industry has been incorporating them in to the lives of all their patients, to promote good health and prevent bad health.
The acai berry extracts have been used for weight loss as the metabolism is boosted and the effects of the detoxification create a healthier and slimmer you. The berry has been found in sleeping agents, pain supplements, vitamins, and anti aging pills.
The acai berry is the most fascinating edible berry in the world, the flavorful pulp is tropical and pleasant, the healing agents amazing and the antioxidants an impressive tool for out battle against aging.