Acai Berry


Acai is a deep purple berry that grows in the South American region and is consumed as a fresh fruit and juice. It has a diameter of about 1-2cm and contains relatively large seeds in the middle. It is very similar to blueberries, cranberries, and other dark purple fruits. It also contains a rich amount of vitamins and minerals and is a popular source of nourishment due to its high antioxidant capacity. Some laboratory studies have also shown that acai berries have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects associated with its antioxidants.


Active Ingredients


Acai berries are found to contain many good ingredients including vitamins A, C, E, calcium, phosphorus, iron, thiamine, flavonoids, polyphenols, and anthocyanins.






Flavonoids: A type of chemical structure found in almost all fruits and vegetables. It is a plant pigment that is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and benefits for the immune system.
Anthocyanins: A type of flavonoid and a major component of acai berries. It has antioxidant effects and can protect against oxidative stress.
Phytosterols: A molecule series related to cholesterol. Plant sterols are reported to reduce levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood by inhibiting its absorption in the intestines.




Benefits of Acai Berry


In traditional herbal medicine in Brazil and Peru, various parts of acai fruit are used to treat conditions such as diarrhea, jaundice, skin ulcers, fever, malaria, diabetes, liver disorders, baldness, bleeding, kidney disease, and menstrual pain. The pulp has also been discovered to be a potential oral contrast agent when used with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). There have also been claims that it reduces symptoms of various metabolic diseases, but more research is needed in this area.


Acai berries are probably best known for their antioxidant properties. The term antioxidant is commonly used when talking about health and nutrition. However, what exactly are antioxidants and why are they beneficial to health? Before we learn more about antioxidants, there are a few things we need to understand. Oxidation is the term used to describe the removal of electrons from atoms or molecules, which can turn them into destructive molecules in nature. Rusting iron is a common example of oxidation. Oxidative stress refers to the burden put on the body's systems (in the context of the body) by the continuous production of reactive oxidative molecules, which cause damage to cells.


What Are the Health Benefits of Antioxidants?


Antioxidants can prevent damage to cells by neutralizing substances, such as harmful oxygen, that promote oxidation. As damage to other cells can lead to various outcomes, antioxidants are thought to be preventative against a variety of chronic conditions.






In the early 1990s, the harmful oxygen theory known could explain some diseases. It was suggested that early stages of cell damage leading to atherosclerosis, some cancers, vision loss, and other chronic conditions had a relationship with harmful oxygen. Because antioxidants can prevent oxidative damage to the body, they can be preventative against various chronic conditions. Nonetheless, looking at antioxidants from whole food types is more promising than studying individual antioxidant.
Over multiple large-scale studies for several years, it has been found that consuming a set of antioxidants (vitamin C, E, lutein, and zinc) had significant benefits in preventing progression of age-related macular degeneration, one of the most common causes of vision loss in adults over 50.
Fertility in both men and women can be significantly affected by levels of antioxidants. Studies have compared the reproductive hormones and ovulation of young women and found that those with higher levels of vitamins A, C, E, and lutein were in better health.

Traditional Uses


In traditional herbal medicine in Brazil and Peru, various parts of acai fruit are used to treat conditions such as diarrhea, jaundice, skin ulcers, fever, malaria, diabetes, liver disorders, baldness, bleeding, kidney disease, and menstrual pain.


References





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Adults: 1 Capsule 1 time per day




Potential Side Effect / Safety

CAUTION : If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.

Hypersensitivity/ allergy has been known to occur to acai or plants of the Areceae family.

In such a case, discontinue use.

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