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The Acai Berry is found on a palm tree in the Amazon Rain Forest. It looks very much like a grape, but a little bit smaller. To make the berry edible, the pulp must be seperated from the seed so that it forms an almost liquid that can be drank or made into a liquid gel pill. For years, scientists though that the Acai Berry was unedible and poisionous to humans.

Acai Berry has a very unique tropical fruit taste that is different then anything most people have ever experienced. It is loaded with antioxidants, omega acids, amino acids, fiber, iron, and tons of other vitamins and minerals. Many energy drink makers are now mixing the acai berry with guarana which not only boosts energy, but will heighten mental clarity and awareness.

The high concentrations of fatty acids and amino acids are responsible for lowering cholesterol and fight premature aging. Besides the protein and minerals, the berries also contain a very fast burning carbohydrate that is great for energy. Due to this, acai is now being served a lot in gyms and health clubs across the United States.

The main fat burning properties come from the use of polyphenols that are contained in the berry. Polyphenols are responsbile for triggering an enzyme in the body that is responsible for burning fat. This enzyme triggers the bodies thermal properties, so you are literally “burning” your bodies fat.

Acai Berry is a very important food and will become more and more popular as word gets out. The use of all natural weight loss supplements such as Acai Berry will gain force for years to come.

What is this amazing acai berry supreme fruit that has celebrities like Oprah and Dr Oz promoting it as a nature super food and antioxidant claims for energy gains and even cancer cures not mention the acai colonic cleanse have many testimonies and scientific support in fact Acai Berry contains ten times the amount of antioxidants in them compared to red grapes.

The acai berry also has the effect of lowering cholesterol levels which in itself, apart from all other benefits, gives health to arterial system of the body and is a true agent in preventing heart attacks and stroke in the person this alone makes it a most valuable fruit in promoting health.

A more recent claim is the berry can stimulate blood sugar level for the diabetic and also aid in relieving depression is this too much to claim? I would think there is a need for further testing in this. Another claim which is debated is the acai berry can repair leukaemia cells and again there would need to be far more study to support this as an established benefit

However the main claim is about acai berry for weight loss and sales for the product have gone through the roof over the last few years. The process of acai berry in weight loss is simple and very effect over many other health products. It works in the colon and gathers the dead accumulated waste that can stay in a colon taking it out of the system. It is the powerful fibre qualities that make the acai so effective.

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Acai berry also has the effect of an appetite suppressant. Many speak of the reduced desire to eat when on regular intake of the acai berry juice or tablet form. This is the best way to diet dont eat ! Harry Secombe the famous English Comedian speaks of his Sea food diet – I see food and I eat it. Thats how it is for many of us however if you have a suppressant then you can see a lot of food and not want it.

Now if you are disappointed in all the diet formulas for weight loss which work and then dont work you would be disadvantaging yourself if you do not at least investigate and try the acai berry max for yourself . Currently they offer a free trial period with their product. If you have tried everything else then you have nothing to lose in trying just one more method and product especially considering the long testimony list from Oprah to Brad Pitt.

To take Brad Pitts story he needed to get down to 5% body fat for a film where he plays as a personal trainer. His own personal trainer got him on the acai berry for both weight reduction and high energy. .Brad Pitt tells how well it worked getting 20 pounds off his body weight. So Its worth a try it will probably work for you

Copyright 2009 Leonard Greenhall

Many health products on the market make outlandish claims of being the answer to all our health problems, and complete body detoxification, but very few can justify these benefits with scientific research and proven clinical results. Recently a sensational new product has arrived on the market that can prove that it is everything it says it is and more. This product is the Acai berry of which the juice and supplements have been hailed as the new solution to boosting your immune system. It is the best antioxidant ever discovered to date, plus it boasts many other incredible benefits that are mind blowing considering this lowly fruit grows in the swampy wetlands in the Amazon jungle.

The Acai berry is in no way anything new and it has been growing untamed in the Amazon jungle for centuries already. It was only recently discovered in the 20th century and after research and clinical trials the enormous benefits to the body that this wonder berry can give were unraveled. Tribes in the Amazon have been using the Acai berry for a long time already and their ancestors before them for various ailments and medicinal purposes. Although there are dozens of different varieties of berries in the jungle the Acai berry is said to beat them all hands down in the amazing immune system boosting benefits it possesses.

It is already very well known that berries are vital for good health and benefits and these are used in a variety of health supplements and health products all over the world.

Health industries have quickly grabbed onto this sensational Acai berry and there are now fabulous products that can be taken in liquid and supplement form. Just a few examples of how you can benefit from Acai berry products include.

* Boosting your energy levels
* Helping your digestion.
* Detoxification and inner cleansing
* Helps relax you for better sleep
* Beneficial vitamins
* Excellent fiber content for colon cleansing
* Immune booster against illness
* Better sexual performance
* Cancer fighting properties
* Anti ageing
* Cholesterol fighting

It is easy to understand why many companies hastened to manufacture Acai berry products but as with any superior product many fakes and counterfeit products have already been produced. When purchasing Acai berry products be sure that it is from a certified supplier otherwise you may not enjoy half the excellent benefits the Acai berry offers.

Naturally it is by personal choice whether you would choose Acai berry above any other health product or supplement that claims it has the benefits to give you the results you desire for a health body and immune system.

So heres the dilemma: If its produce, then the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to call it a food. If you use it to heal you in some way, then the FDA wants to call it a drug There is a very fine line in most peoples minds, but any line left between the two the Acai berry has just totally erased.

If one plant serves two different needs, such as a root sold as produce that can be used as a healing agent, (Ginseng and Green tea leaves also comes to mind) then we have to be really careful. Naturally wed want it to be regulated so we dont accidentally overdose on it Although I have no idea if a ginseng or green tea overdose would be harmful or not.

However, the FDA, who has already approved Mona Vies bottling plants in Utah, is making it incredibly difficult for their distributors to sell Mona Vie & other Acai berry juices for their healing properties.

I have seen at least two such reports on the FDA website where they have pretty much persecuted distributors of Acai juice blends just because those distributors claimed that their product was healthy.

According to the FDAs rules, if you sell something as a food, you cannot claim it has the power to heal anything. You are not even allowed to infer that consuming it can bring you better overall health. Its either a just food in their eyes, or a drug, which must be monitored and well-tested.

The Acai berry fits right in the no-mans land for the FDA, and it is even more difficult for them that Acai doesnt grow in the USA. The fruit itself has to enter the country as produce of another country, which undergoes testing for USDA and FDA guidelines before it leaves its country of origin.

At bottling plants like Mona Vie, the FDA approval process is nothing more that a way of ensuring that everyone is wearing their gloves while handling food It has nothing to do with drug protection or assurance at all.

So if they wont let Acai juice distributors claim that their product has any healing abilities but thats clearly the reason that everyone is buying it for, then I for one say that something is wrong with the system.

Im not radical enough to suggest that we do away with the FDA or anything so risky, but perhaps a third category should be introduced. While the FDA makes it hard for distributors to sell great products like Acai, in the meantime it is saving lives by ensuring people dont overdose on seemingly-harmless drugs, and ensuring the quality of those drugs at the same time.

So how about a new category for the FDA, of Healing Foods.-Specifically, healing foods that you cannot overdose on.

Dr. Schuass has proven that you cannot overdose on Acai. The human body can only use about 6,000 TE of Antioxidant per gram at a time, and if you ingest more than that, the overage is excreted by your liver, much like drinking too much water would Our bloodstreams are protected from it.

So if people are buying some produce item to heal themselves with, there is no need to lie about its properties as long as it cant be taken to overdose. Why should it have to go through the intense scrutiny of FDA drug approval? Why not just say its got natural healing agents, can be good for your health, and stop all of this needless misdirection?

Of course the producers should still be responsible for reporting the truthful contents (such as the antioxidant content of their product) but to take away their ability to even say its good for people is lying. In fact, it should be against the law because it hurts uncountable people who would otherwise have had a healing agent in their bodies that the FDA is discriminating against right now.

I have no doubt that lives are being lost over nutritional issues like this. Our Food and Drug administration is such a mixed blessing that every little thing they do saves one life while costing another. It is clear that too much power rests in their hands, but I think that they have done a pretty good job so far of balancing it. Any time an unusually strong variable like Acai comes along and shakes things up, however, there are bound to be some problems.

As our lives grow increasingly busy and the stress and pressures from our jobs continues to build, our health typically takes the brunt of the blow. We’re sleeping less and spending more time in stressful circumstances. This invariably leads to poor dietary habits which deprives our bodies of nutrients and ultimately intensifies the health impacts we suffer. These dynamics are the primary reason for the popularity of acai, a berry that has been called a “super food.”

Those who have used acai claim that it helps to alleviate many common ailments that have stymied doctors and other medical experts for years. But, what is acai? Where does it come from and what are its inherent benefits? Below, we’ll discuss the origins of this “super food,” the benefits of eating it and whether choosing it is the right dietary choice for you.

Where Does Acai Come From?

The acai berry comes from trees that are native to the rain forests of Brazil. Rich in antioxidants and other nutrients, the berry has been consumed by the tribes and communities within the rain forests for years. Today, the pulp is extracted from the acai berry and used as a staple in these communities for a variety of dishes. Having been discovered by explorers years ago, the acai berry is harvested and exported to countries around the world. Companies that wish to leverage acai’s growing popularity in developed nations produce smoothies, juices and sorbets using acai.

Benefits Of Using Acai

There’s a long list of benefits that proponents (and marketers) of acai claim is inherent in the berry. Many of these benefits are likely due to the high level of antioxidants (specifically, anthocyanins) found within. These anthocyanins help prevent heart disease. In fact, it’s estimated that the acai berry has several times the level of anthocyanins as red wine (also known to help prevent heart disease).

The acai berry is also thought to contain a high level of important vitamins and Phytosterols. Vitamins A, B1, B2, C and E are found in great supply in the berry which helps your immune system battle illnesses and injuries. The Phytosterols in acai are believed to help your cardiovascular system function effectively.

There have even been links between acai and insomnia. Many people who use acai claim that the nutrients and antioxidants within the berry help to regulate the hormones and chemicals within the brain that cause sleeping disorders. Though much is unknown about acai, many nutritionists suggest that people begin taking it to help resolve many illnesses that conventional medicine seems unable to remedy.

Is Acai Right For You?

Researchers continue to test the potency of acai. But, despite how much still remains unknown about the fruit, many people have claimed that their problems with insomnia, weight loss and lack of stamina have largely been remedied by consuming acai on a daily basis. If you have been battling any of the symptoms or conditions mentioned above, consider adding acai to your daily diet.

What Is Acai Berry?

Of 278 fruits, vegetables and nuts analyzed by the USDA, freeze-dried acai berry powder has the highest reported antioxidant capacity for any food, regardless of moisture content.

The certified organic freeze dried acai berry powder has an ORAC score of 1,027 per gram. What is ORAC? O stands for Oxygen. R stands for Radical. A stands for Absorption. C stands for Capabilities. Oxygen Radical Absorption Capabilities is a scientific method that measures how much a particular food inhibits the damage of free radicals. There are currently six classes of free radicals linked to chronic illness like heart disease and cancer.

The USDA recommends we consume 3,000 to 5,000 ORAC units daily. In truth, 80% of the population is consuming less than 1,000 ORAC units a day. The USDA recommended “5-a-day” fruit and vegetables servings will give you an ORAC score of about 1,750 units.

The fruits and vegetables with the highest natural antioxidants power are often those with the deepest colour such as purple, blue, black. The wild blueberry and cranberry are the next best available fruit candidates on the ORAC chart. Green pepper, spinach, and broccoli are the next vegetable candidates on the ORAC chart. Confusing? This is the order from highest to lowest. Acai (freeze- dried) 1,026, wild blueberry 260, green pepper 160, spinach 150, broccoli 150, cranberry 125.

Botanists from several countries have documented the use of Acai as a food for more than two centuries with no significant adverse events associated with its consumption.

How Is The Acai Berry Beneficial for The Human Body?

• The acai berry’s powerful combination of scores of phytochemicals in the skin (flavonoids, polyphenols, anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins), protein, healthy fats, fiber, all of essential amino acids, all of essential vitamins, trace minerals promotes cardiovascular and digestive health. It also has a low glycemic index.

• Healthy plant fats Phytosterols, Omega-6 (60% oleic) and Omega-9 (12% linolenic) have been shown to have (LDL) cholesterol-lowering properties in the human body.

• Antioxidents can reduce oxidative stress due to naturally occurring processes such as oxygen metabolism and inflammation.

• Phytochemicals has favorable responses to bacteria, viruses, carcinogens, allergens to name a few.

While there are many nutrients in the acai berry clearly the antioxidants is the major reason. Some companies sell acai blended with other fruits. This way you have variety, moderation, and balance all in a one health beneficial drink. Acai is not the miracle cure fruit that cures every known ailment. If you want to stay healthy and feel energetic and young the key is going to bed early, getting up early, a good diet supplemented with acai berry 19 fruit juice, and exercise.

The reason for a supplement is due to modern agriculture methods that deplete the soil and robs us of nutrients. The meat and milk from animals that are fed grain instead of grass are high in omega 6 and no omega 3. The meat and milk of pasture fed animals are high in Omega 3′s (EPA and DHA) but that isn’t what is sold in the grocery stores. Some medical research suggest that excesive levels of omega 6, relative to omega 3 may increase the ptobability of a number of diseases and depresision. DHA is one type of Omega 3 fatty acid that is crucial for brain development that is found in breastmilk. EPA is another type of Omega 3 fatty acid that is crucial for brain function that is found in breastmilk, fatty fish and algae.

Ready to start eating acai berry? First you have to get the acai berry out of the Amazon rain forest.