What is in the Acai Berry?

Incredible Antioxidant and Anthocyanins Levels

Simply put, Acai is one of the highest antioxidant fruits in the world. Acai has 10 times the antioxidant level of grapes and twice that of blueberries. Acai has 10 to 30 times the Anthocyanins of red wine. The ORAC score for 100 grams of freeze dried Acai is over 70,000. An almost unbelievable number when you consider most of the population consumes less than 1,000 ORAC units a day.

               

Healthy Fats

The Acai berry is very rich in healthy Omega fats. Nearly 50% of the Acai berry is fat - with 74% of the fat coming from healthy unsaturated fats such as Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9.  That accounts for the anti-inflammatory properties and it's ability to decrease joint pain.

                

Rich in Amino Acids and Protein

7.59% of the weight of the Acai pulp is from amino acids. 19 different amino acids have been identified in Acai. Since amino acids are the building blocks of protein, it is no surprise that you have over 8 grams of protein in a 100 gram serving of Acai. Thus, your hair, skin, and fingernails will be noticeably healthier and stronger!

               

Excellent source of Plant Sterols

Three plant sterols (or photosterols) have been identified in Acai - B-sitosterol, campesterol and sigmasterol. Photosterols have been shown to have numerous health benefits for maintaining healthy heart and digestive function.

Good source of Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and E are all present in Acai. In fact, Acai contain as much Vitamin C as blueberries and has over 1000 IU of Vitamin A for every 100 grams of Acai. In addition, potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper and zinc are all found in Acai.

                

Good Source of Fiber

For a fruit, Acai has a strong fiber profile. There are about 14 grams of fiber in every 100 grams of freeze dried Acai powder.

                                                                                         

What can eating Acai do for me?

The nutrients  and high antioxidants in Acai can help:

• Maintain the healthy function of bodily systems and organs
• Increase energy, metabolism, and stamina
• Promote healthy, glowing skin, hair, and nails
• Promotes healthy sleep
• Support immune system
• Act as a powerful anti-inflammatory
• Help reduce pain and soreness
• Aid in Prevention of cancer
• Slow the Aging process

That information that I found as I researched Acai Berries definitely enticed me to start buying Acai products, but would they deliver on their promises?