ACAI BERRY: A Fruit of the Highest Caliber

Açaí has been touted as one of the most important superfoods available today. To give you an idea of the multi-faceted power of the Açaí berry, please review the following function claims associated with this particular fruit:

· Enhance energy and stamina
· Improve digestion
· Improve Mental Focus
· Promote better sleep
· Provide an amino acid complex and trace minerals which are vital for proper muscle contraction and regeneration
· Provide more proteins (in the same volume) then an average egg
· Provide a high amount of lipids
· Provides iron, potassium, phosphorus and calcium, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C, Vitamin E (tocopherol)
· Improve sexual function
· Have up to 33 times the antocyanine (a powerful Anti-Oxidant) than red wine grapes
· Provide a high level of fiber content
· Provide Omega 6 (Linoleic acid) and Omega 9 (Oleic acid
· Help with maintenance of the vascular cardiac system

Açaí Berry is known to harness the following properties: Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antimutagenic, Cardiovascular System. Acai berries contain very high amounts of essential fatty acids and omegas proven to lower LDL and maintain HDL cholesterol levels. They also contain a remarkable concentration of antioxidants to help combat premature aging.

Açaí Berry is a dense source of a particular class of flavonoids called anthocyanins. The ORAC value of Açaí Berry is higher than any other edible berry in the world. Açaí Berry is also an excellent source of dietary fiber. Açaí is extremely rich in organic vegetable protein which does not generate cholesterol during its digestion and is more easily processed and transported to your muscles than animal protein (such as what is found in milk or meat).

Besides its outstanding content of protein and unsaturated lipids, Açaí is also rich in carbohydrates, providing your body with the necessary energy while working or practicing any kind of sport.

There is also an amazingly high concentration of antioxidants useful in combating premature aging. The proanthocyanidine contents in Açaí Berries contain 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins (these are the purple colored antioxidants) of red wine per volume. Although the French consume a high fat diet, they have a low incidence of cardiovascular disease compared to the western countries. They contribute this factor to their consumption of red wine. Açaí Berries can help promote a healthier cardiovascular system and digestive tract, because of its synergy of monounsaturated fats (these are the healthy fats), dietary fiber, and phytosterols.

They provide the body with an excellent source of fiber. Fiber promotes a healthy digestive system. Research studies suggest soluble fibers may help lower blood cholesterol. The insoluble fiber may help to reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancers. Essential amino acid complex along with trace minerals, which are vital for proper muscle contraction and regeneration.






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