Is a versatile fruit coming from palm like trees mostly grown in Central and South America. The fruit bears resemblance to a grape in structure. Texturally, it is a lot less fleshy than the grape. It is round and black purple in color and about 1 inch in diameter. It is widely used in dietary supplements and have been recommended profusely in a lot of body cleanse and detox regimens.
The extract of this berry is generally used to fortify health drinks and supplements.
It is rich in the antioxidant Anthocyanin. It is thought to be heart healthy. It has 30 times more the amount of Anthocyanin than red wine. It has a beneficial impact on the cholesterol levels and helps in removing plaque from the arteries.
It can prevent blood clots and improve blood circulation. Hence it is thought to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Anthocyanins also help against viral infections and has anti allergic properties. They also help reduce free radicals and prevent cellular oxidations.
The antioxidant properties in this wonder berry is ten times that of grapes and two times that of blue berries. It is particularly useful for slowing down the aging process.
Anthocyanins can prevent cancer by inhibiting cancerous cell mutations.
It is rich in essential fatty acids such as omega – 6 and omega-9 fatty acids (linoleic acid and oleic acid). These fatty acids are extremely beneficial for cardiovascular health. It reduces the lousy LDL cholesterol and helps to spike up the levels of the good HDL cholesterol and prevent hypertension. They also increase the absorption of fat soluble vitamins like Vitamin A, E, D and K.
A type of plant sterols known as beta- sitosterol can help treat enlargement of the prostate gland in males.
It is high in protein and low in fat. It has a high amount of dietary fiber. That makes it a very good weight loss supplement.
Acai berry
is a superfood which continues to be used from centuries for its super health benefits.
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