Acai Berry Making for a Healthy Heart

Acai is a new fruit from Brazil that offers vital nutritional benefits for people over 40 years of age. The Acai contains 33 times the cholesterol fighting anthocyanin than a glass of red wine, a Daily Value (DVS) of calcium, twice the DVS at the antioxidant 'Vitamin E and a substantial amount of dietary fiber„ (2)

Cardiovascular Maintenance, Anthocyanins are cholesterol regulating compounds with well researched data (indicating their value in Cardiovascular support Elevated blood cholesterol is one of the major modifiable risk factors for coronary heart disease (5) and the leading cause of death in the US The fact is that 490,000 Americans die of Coronary Heart Diseases each year (3) with cost of over $60 billion annually in medical expenses and lost productivity ( 4) Therefore, regulating and reducing cholesterol through dietary means can contribute to prolonging life and reducing medical expenses.

Low cholesterol foods and exercise are only a part of the natural program to prevent and mitigate cardiovascular diseases. The consumption of foods rich in compounds that reduce cholesterol, reduce blood pressure and curry antioxidant protection completes the program. Acai is an excellent example of such a functional food that is now accessible to food, beverage and supplement markets in an economical and convenient form.

Calcium rich Acai also provides several cardiovascular health benefits. According to a research summary by the Just-Food.com editorial team. More than maintaining skeletal strength and reducing the impact of osteoporosis, studies have shown that people who suffer from high blood pressure often also have diets low in calcium, When calcium is added to their diet, blood pressure drops. Some research also suggest that calcium may help reduce LDL cholesterol levels. Also the lower risk of stroke, found in a study of 86,000 women, was attributed to calcium. Diets rich in calcium have also been linked to reduced occurrences of colon and breast cancer in various laboratory studies.

The generous amount of Vitamin E in Acai, twice the D.V., (Daily Value), is essential for regeneration of damaged tissue and as a protective antioxidant. Cancer prevention and Intestinal function: "Acai" high fiber content is very favorable to the consumers proper intestinal function, " reports Dr. Herve Rogez , "Fiber accelerates the intestinal processes and has a very important role in avoiding colon cancer, The D.V. is 35g of fibers/adult a day, Acai consumers reach this dose very easily," (2)

References (1)Claire Madden, VP Marketing at MarketResearch.com, (2) "Biochemical and Technical Studies on Acai" by Dr. Herve Rogez 2, Sofia Pascal 2, Jesus N.S. de Souza, Arlete R. Aquino & Raphaele Buxant Dept.. de Engenharia Quimica - Centro Tecnologico, Diaouiweir ria I niinnin, Beligica) (3) National Contor for Health Statictice. Annual summary of births, marriages, divorces, and deaths United States, 1993, Monthly vital statistics report-, vol 42 no 13. Hyattsville, MD: Public Health Service, 1594. (4) American Heart Association. Heart and stroke facts 1995 statistical supplement. Dallas, TX: American Heart Association, 1994, (5) National Cholesterol Education Program. Second report of the Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults Adult Treatment Panel II). BeM6sda National Heart, Lung

Written By: Harold James

Top 10 Superfoods for Anti-aging by Dr. Nicholas Perricone

The benefits from eating healthy are endless. And, according to Dr. Nicholas Perricone, some foods can be eaten to help you look and age better! At the top of the list is the acai fruit from the Amazon forest. This little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world. It can often be found in juice form in health food and gourmet stores.

A previously little-known fruit harvested from the Brazilian rainforest is now gaining recognition for its high levels of the cholesterol-fighting fatty acids, Omega 6 and Omega 9, and its strong concentration -- up to 33 times that found in red wine grapes -- of anthocyanin, a powerful anti-oxidant.

The acai berry is especially noteworthy for the antioxidant properties afforded by its concentration of anthocyanin -- which is also present in red wine -- that prevents oxidants from harming connective tissue while repairing damaged proteins in blood vessel walls. This helps explain the “French Paradox.” The French, who are noted wine drinkers, have one of the lowest incidences of heart disease of any westernized society despite a diet high in cholesterol and saturated fat.

Monavie Inc., a network marketing company started in 2004, is gearing up for launch on January 8, 2005. The company was formed to market a wellness product, the Acai Amazon Berry, in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Singapore and Australia. With 10 times the antioxidants of grapes and twice the antioxidants of blueberries, the Brazilian acai berry is considered to have the best nutritional value of any fruit on earth.

The acai berry is taking the world by storm, and is becoming known as the most beneficial fruit in the world.

Acai Replaces Wheatgrass in Blenders at Juice Bars

Sitting at a cafe table in a chic Manhattan fitness club, Kacy Duke takes a sip of a purplish-pink smoothie made with bananas, juices and acai, a fruit from the Amazon that fans say helps boost energy and lower cholesterol. "This is good," says Ms. Duke, a personal trainer who drinks about six of them a week.

Wheatgrass, protein shakes -- so 2002. At juice bars and health stores around the country, the hip new taste is acai, (pronounced ah-sigh-EE) a grape-size, deep-purple berry that grows atop
palm trees in the Brazilian jungle. In the two years since it hit the U.S., sales have jumped fivefold to $2.5 million. "People drive out of their way to get it," says Brandon Gough, the company's vice president of marketing. Even non-health types are catching on: Restaurants are
serving it with dinner entrées.

Fans say the fruit (which comes to the U.S. as frozen pulp) not only tastes good, but also is good for you -- packed with anthocyanins, the same antioxidants that give red wine its health benefits. And, in a hat trick of health-bar chic, it's good for the Amazon, too, because it's collected by local families who can earn as much as $1,000 during the December-to-August harvest season (twice as much as they can usually make). "It gives them income and another land use besides cutting down the trees and raising cattle," says Chris Kilham, who teaches ethno botany at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Of course, the fruit is just the latest exotic newcomer looking for a place in U.S. produce aisles -- remember the star fruit? And the acai's newfound cachet would probably take a lot of Brazilians by surprise: There, acai, whose taste has been likened to blueberry with a hint of chocolate, typically is eaten as a pudding like mush over bananas for breakfast.

As to the health claims: "It is very nutritional," says Elisabetta Politi, a nutritionist with the Duke University Diet and Fitness Center in Durham, N.C. Ms. Duke, who not only drinks the stuff, but also has mixed it into a homemade mask for her skin. "I thought because of all of the antioxidants, it would be good," she says. (The result: "I glowed," she says.)

By Tatiana Boncompagni

Brazilian Acai Berry Destroys Cancer Cells in Lab

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A Brazilian berry popular in health food contains antioxidants that destroyed cultured human cancer cells in a recent University of Florida study, one of the first to investigate the fruit’s purported benefits.Published today in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the study showed extracts from acai (ah-SAH’-ee) berries triggered a self-destruct response in up to 86 percent of leukemia cells tested, said Stephen Talcott, an assistant professor with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

“Acai berries are already considered one of the richest fruit sources of antioxidants,” Talcott said. “This study was an important step toward learning what people may gain from using beverages, dietary supplements or other products made with the berries.”

He cautioned that the study, funded by UF sources, was not intended to show whether compounds found in Acai berries could prevent leukemia in people.

“This was only a cell-culture model and we don’t want to give anyone false hope,” Talcott said. “We are encouraged by the findings, however. Compounds that show good activity against cancer cells in a model system are most likely to have beneficial effects in our bodies.”

Other fruits, including grapes, guavas and mangoes, contain antioxidants shown to kill cancer cells in similar studies, he said. Experts are uncertain how much effect antioxidants have on cancer cells in the human body, because factors such as nutrient absorption, metabolism and the influence of other biochemical processes may influence the antioxidants’ chemical activity.

Another UF study, slated to conclude in 2006, will investigate the effects of acai’s antioxidants on healthy human subjects, Talcott said. The study will determine how well the compounds
are absorbed into the blood, and how they may affect blood pressure, cholesterol levels and related health indicators. So far, only fundamental research has been done on Acai berries, which contain at least 50 to 75 as-yet unidentified compounds.

“One reason so little is known about Acai berries is that they’re perishable and are traditionally used immediately after picking,” he said. “Products made with processed Acai berries have only been available for about five years, so researchers in many parts of the world have had little or no opportunity to study them.”

Talcott said UF is one of the first institutions outside Brazil with personnel studying Acai berries.
Besides Talcott, UF’s acai research team includes Susan Percival, a professor with the food science and human nutrition department, David Del Pozo-Insfran, a doctoral student with the department and Susanne Mertens-Talcott, a postdoctoral associate with the pharmaceutics
department of UF’s College of Pharmacy.

Acai berries are produced by a palm tree known scientifically as Euterpe oleracea, common in floodplain areas of the Amazon River, Talcott said. When ripe, the berries are dark purple and about the size of a blueberry. They contain a thin layer of edible pulp surrounding a large seed.

Historically, Brazilians have used Acai berries to treat digestive disorders and skin conditions, he said. Current marketing efforts by retail merchants and Internet businesses suggest acai products can help consumers lose weight, lower cholesterol and gain energy.

“A lot of claims are being made, but most of them haven’t been tested scientifically,” Talcott said. “We are just beginning to understand the complexity of the acai berry and its health-promoting effects.” In the current UF study, six different chemical extracts were made from
acai fruit pulp, and each extract was prepared in seven concentrations.

Four of the extracts were shown to kill significant numbers of leukemia cells when applied for 24 hours. Depending on the extract and concentration, anywhere from about 35 percent to 86 percent of the cells died.

The UF study demonstrates that research on foods not commonly consumed in the United States is important, because it may lead to unexpected discoveries, said Joshua Bomser, an assistant professor of molecular nutrition and functional foods at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

But familiar produce items have plenty of health-giving qualities, he said.

“Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with decreased risk for many diseases, including heart disease and cancer,” said Bomser, who researches the effects of diet on
chronic diseases. “Getting at least five servings a day of these items is still a good recommendation for promoting optimal health.”

Is Acai Berry the Best Antioxidant Dietary Supplement

Fresh, Delicious, Organically-Grown, Antioxidant Rich Acai Like You've Never Tasted Before-Delivered Right To Your Door.

When it comes to Acai, there has been a groundbreaking discovery in the acai Berry as an extremely powerful antioxidant dietary supplement. Antioxidants are essential for full body health and to prevent free radical damage. If unchecked free radical process snowballs as we age and eventually we begin to feel its effects at around age 35 or 40 - the domino effect of untreated massive cell damage. Things begin to go wrong.

Fighting Free Radical Damage with an Antioxidant Rich Acai Juice Supplement as the unchecked flow of free radicals damage cells we begin to see degeneration, aging and disease. Free radicals can invade a cell wall, damage the DNA, and begin the process that can start cancer. The free
radicals can invade the cell and cause the cell to slow down or stop working altogether. Depending on where this happens, it can disrupt many of the body's natural systems - from neuronal firing to hormonal balance. The Acai berry as an antioxidant dietary supplement serves to combat this free radical damage.

Acai was first introduced by Dr. Nicholas Perricone in his new book the Perricone Promise. In the book he calls the acai berry the most perfect food on the planet. Dr. Perricone rates the Acai Berry #1 on his list of recommendations for the top ten ingredients to look and feel younger, enjoy revitalized health and decelerate the aging process.

Acai - Food High in Antioxidants

The acai berry is also very unique, being packed with so many nutrients. It has amino acids, which is unheard of in fruits and vegetables in North America. Acai has the protein content of an egg, the essential fatty acids of olive oil and is rich in the A and B vitamins. Acai is a 'multivitamin' food supplement! Taking the acai berry as an antioxidant dietary supplement has incredible health benefits. Even if you are healthy you will notice positive effects as you introduce a more balanced nutrition to your body, including increased energy and mental clarity.

Antioxidants have long been recognized as an essential part of our diet in order to restore our health and prevent future disease. Now we have access to the most powerful dietary supplement ever discovered the Amazon Acai Berry. This will take our health to whole new levels.

How to take Acai as an Antioxidant Dietary Supplement

What is the best way of adding the exotic acai berry to your diet? The best delivery of an antioxidant is ideally in liquid form, so look for an acai juice product. Look for a company that responsibly helps to conserve the Brazilian rainforest. Ideally the company is one that is closest to the source, harvesting and processing in Brazil. Make sure the company has the highest quality pharmacological processing in order to ensure that you are getting the purest form of Acai product, and the best results.

Written By: James Paul

Acai The Brazilian Miracle

You may have noticed a new kid on the chilled fruit juice block at your local supermarket or at your favourite smoothie bar, it's called acai, pronounced ah-sigh-ee and it comes from the Amazon region of Brazil where it is known as 'The Tree of Life'.

This fantastic tree, a member of the palm family and related to the saw palmetto, grows in the flood plains of the mighty Amazon river where it reaches over 20 meters high. The berries grow prolifically along branches that spring out of the top and look a bit like 'Sideshow Bobs'' hair and are gathered by the indigenous people who scramble up the trunk to cut the berry laden boughs and then take them to the market.

Speed is of the essence because the berries start to loose their potency as soon as they get picked so they need to be frozen as soon as possible.

It had been a popular drink in the Amazon district for hundreds of years but came to light when a cafe in Rio de Janeiro started selling it. Across the street was a Jujitsu school, run by Carlos Gracie, who tried some and insisted on his pupils drinking it to boost their performance. The pupils were very fit looking people and they said that it was because they drank acai. The surfers picked up on this and its reputation grew and grew until it went international.

The berries are not the only good thing on this tree, the Brazilians also use the stems of the leaves which are harvested as palm hearts and the bark and roots are used in medicine for a wide variety of ailments from anemia to muscle pains and worms.

This little purple berry is packed with anti oxidants such as phytochemicals, polyphenols and anthocyanins, fatty acids omega 6 and 9, calcium, proteins and fibre which are all great for a healthy life. It is the anthocyanins that are, perhaps, creating the most interest because of large amounts present in the fruit. These are the chemicals that are found in the dark purple colour in plants and came to prominence as the healthy ingredient in red wine that helps to protect
the heart and there are so many anthocyanins in acai berries, they haven't all been researched yet.

Early research has shown it has been able to destroy large numbers of leukaemia cells in the laboratory but a lot more investigation is needed before any conclusions can be drawn over its full medicinal properties.

As with most of the purple berries they are useful in the fight against a wide range of ailments such as cancer, heart disease, cholesterol, macular degeneration, Alzheimers' disease, infections of the urinary tract and have anti bacterial and anti fungal properties. Unlike other berries, these are just packed with an abundance of health giving ingredients which really does allow them to use the name super food.

Something this good usually turns out to taste like old socks, but acai juice is really nice, a berry flavour with an after taste tinged with chocolate although when sold it is mixed with other fruit juice. To ensure you are getting a good quantity of this wonder berry, check the list of ingredients and buy the one with acai listed as the highest constituent. It will probably be more expensive but well worth the extra cost.

Another way of buying acai berries is to get it as a frozen paste which you can use in making your own smoothies or as a topping for your breakfast cereal or even ice cream.
Many foods have been hyped as the greatest but the acai really does appear to have earned the name super food.

Ian Richards is the webmaster of the http://www.yourpower2be.com stable of websites

Acai Berry Health Secret or Natural Cure Scam

The Acai berry is a well-kept secret of the Amazon. A secret to the Western world, the acai berry has been grown in the Amazon for years. People in the Western world are just now beginning to realize just how much this berry maximizes health through its amazing antioxidant powers.

For those who haven’t seen it, the acai berry, dark and purple in color, is enriched in a large number of healthy substances, including those with antioxidant power. This berry grows without cultivation atop palm trees which dominate the rain forests in the Amazon, especially in Brazil. The local people harvest the berries and use it to make a type of fruit pulp. This fruit pulp is
flash-frozen in order to lock in its nutritional abilities.

The benefits of the acai berry

Researchers have found that the acai berries are filled with a specific type of antioxidant nutrient known as anthocyanins. In case you haven’t studied it, these are the same substances that provide the red color to red wine. Like red wine, acai berries share the same healthy effects. Acai Berries also are rich in fiber and protein along with the essential fatty acids, omega-6 and omega-9.

These are the primary reasons why so many health aficionados are starting to take a long look at the acai berry and why it’s become so popular. Because it has the combination of fatty acids, antioxidants, fiber and protein, it is felt to be one of the perfect health foods by several experts.

If you are interested in the acai berry, there are places to buy them. The juice is also available. Many health food stores and retailers who specialize in whole foods have the berry available. Even some supermarkets will likely begin to sell the acai berry, especially as it gains in popularity. Some organic food stores are beginning to carry them.

If you like to surf the Internet, there are several internet sites that sell products created from the acai berry. Some of the best products include frozen juice made from the whole berry. The acai berry

juice is probably one of the best and healthiest products made from this product. The juice retains many of the antioxidant and other substances found in the berry itself.

The details

At the organic food store or on the web, you need to find out who the best suppliers are and figure out how the acai berry is picked from the bush and stored at each supplier. All of these
things can make a big difference in the nutrition you’ll find in the berry or in the juice. Only the wild berry should be used as opposed to any cultivated variety. Remember also that the berry must be flash-frozen and that it must not remain on store shelves for a long time. Packaging definitely affects health benefits.

The good news is that terrific manufacturers of acai berries exist, including those that both pick and package the berry for maximum freshness using the original methods of harvesting invented by the Amazonian farmers. The local farmers have had the most experience with the acai berry and they know the proper methods of picking the berry, freezing it and putting it in packages. These farmers have done a great deal to promote the acai berry and are willing to share this information with the rest of us.

You can benefit from taking acai, but if you really want to achieve radiant health you should try the master cleanse. People who've used the master cleanse have been able to wipe out sickness that's plagued them for years, lose weight, and send their energy levels surging. There has been a free book written to help you with the master cleanse diet. To find out more about the Master Cleanse Diet visit http://www.colonzone.org/Master-Cleansing-Diet.php

Financial Results

We have all heard of wheat grass, pomegranate juice. We have some bad news for those of you who believe that the wheat grass or pomegranate juice is the best to buy. The new kid on the block is the purple little fruit that was found on a palm. This fruit has users claim that it is the most nutritious and versatile foods in the world.

Acai which is pronounced Ah-Sah-Yee has grown so quickly and taken off in the market place in such a way that it went from zero to a $2 million dollar business in just a couple of years. Infact it has now turned into a $4 billion dollar a year industry just in brazil alone. This berry has attracted celebrity fans such as Gisele Bundchen, Andre Agassi and Sting. It has been described by Health Scientists from around the world as “Nature’s perfect food.”

This has been served in juice bars as a slush puppy which usually is mixed in with bananas and guarana extract. This berry tastes unique but tropical. It is like blueberries mixed with chocolate. The taste is just sensational.

The Acai berry has been used by many different groups of people including surfers, jujitsu champions, party goers and even conservative people. In financial terms if you look at the fact that over 200,000 litres of Acai berry juices are consumed each day just in Belem alone which is the colonial port at the mouth of the Amazon. Then if you look at it from as a dollar value per 750ml you would quickly work out that it is $8,000 a day consumed by a small port. In turn just out of this one area alone that’s a $240,000 dollar a year industry. While this does not seem like much just in the first two years that it was released in the US it jumped to a $2.5 million dollar a year business just for one company alone.

Now some three or four years later there has been over US $4 billion dollars of juice has been produced. Finally it has reached the shores of Australia and the market is taking to it like you would not believe. It is new, it is proving itself and already people who sell the juice are now using this amazing berry as their primary source of income.

Poll Results

While performing research on the Acai berry alot of testimonials was found from distributors about how the Acai berry helped them as well as their customers. It was interesting to find that almost 40% of people taking the Acai berry based products had received some benefits with
their joints alone. The Acai berry was taking those benefits one step further again.

A common problem facing our aging population is arthritic degeneration and pain. This is an alarming thing in itself. The addition of a couple of ingredients found in a variety of Acai products is also found in joint fluids. These ingredients alone help alleviate pain, swelling and stiffness in arthritic joints.

The effect of these substances is not completely understood but studies have found that they both show anti-inflammatory effects, improvement of the quality of synovial fluids and in some studies protection of joints against further degeneration by improving the quality of the joint
cartilage.

A person who submitted a testimonial experienced bad joint pain and inflammation. After taking the a product based on the Acai berry they had a 13% decrease in join inflammation, 16% decrease in joint pain, improved joint movement, better sleeping patterns, more energy an increased libido and a greater sense of well being.

Good reasons to start consuming Acai berry juices

While it is great to talk about such a great fruit there is no point taking it without a good reason. We have compiled a list of benefits that you may recieve once you have started taking Acai berry juices.

Good reasons to start consuming Acai berry juices include:

1. Increased protection against disease - The phenols contained within the Acai berry help protect the body from disease.


2. Provides high level of nutrients - The Acai berry juice has its myriad of antioxidants and other minerals needed to provide nutrients and free radical scavengers.


3. Helps increase immune system - The chemical compounds that are found in the Acai berry products have many different benefits some include the fact that some compounds are anti-mutagenic, this in turn helps fight against cellular degeneration. The Acai berry can also help prevent attacks against your DNA.


4. Strengthens the body - The Acai berry is said to strengthen the body in many ways and even in sexual responses. In the past it has been called “The Viagra of the Amazon.”


5. Sense of well-being - The Acai berry contains phytoceuticals which are similar to the compound found in wine grapes. They aid in the fight against weight gain and other key areas like wellness in the mind and body, hence the sense of wellbeing. The other cause for this feeling is the high levels of antioxidants contained within the Acai berry. It is more than 10 times that of grapes and 2 times that of blueberries.


6. Restorative abilities - The Acai berry contains high levels of antioxidants and is classified as a “super” or “powerful” food due to the fact they help restore other antioxidants like Vitamins C and E as well as glutathione.


7. Helps fight back against diseases - As pathogens, antigens, carcinogens and mutagens enter the body or which have been created by the human metabolism cause havoc to cell membranes and mitochondrial DNA. The Acai berry fights these by the use of phytonutrients and eliminating stress.


8. Helps the eyes - Vision is often one thing affected as people get older. This is due to various eye related diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration. This is reversed however with the aid of the Acai berry’s antioxidants and the high levels of antioxidants found in the Acai berry.


9. Contains the right fatty acids - The Acai berry contains the right quality fatty acids your body needs like (omega) iron, amino acids, dietry fibre and other vitamins including vitamin P. All of which aid the cells in transferring nutrients in to the cell and performing other important functions.


10. Helps with digestion - Enzymes and other co-factors that are seen as vital nutrients in the digestion process are all are found within the Acai berry. It can also assist with acid reflux and other ailments as a result of poor or incorrectly functioning digestive systems.


11. Youthful energy- The Acai berry is known for its ability to give a youthful like energy as it strengthens the bodies immune system and freeing up energy for other uses that are needed on a day to day basis.


12. Helps lower cholesterol - The Acai berry has some of the same properties as the likes of Olive oil by lowering the amount of LDL cholesterol. These types of fatty acids transport and aid in the absorbency of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E and K.


13. Loaded with Vitamins & Minerals - Vitamins B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), C (Ascorbic acid), E (Tocopherols), iron potassium and phosphorous are all vital to the cell’s wellbeing. These are all found within the Acai berry.


14. Aids the Circulatory System - Flavonoid antioxidants found in the Acai berry aid all aspects of circulatory health. They strengthen the veins, protect against stroke, heart attacks and help stop atherosclerosis.


15. Cancer fighting properties - The phytochemicals in the flavonoids (Polyphenols) are anti-mutagenic, first fighting off cancerous causing cells, strengthening the immune system along with other potential physiological effects of anthocyanins include radiation protection, chemo protection, vaso-protective and anti inflammatory agents.


16. Lowers sugar levels - The Acai berry is unique as far as fruits sugar levels go. It is one of only a few fruits that have low levels of sugar in it and at the same time helps the body’s pancreas regulate the flow of sugar.


17. Rich in Iron and Fibre - Iron and fibre are an important part of everyones dietry needs and this is one of the key features contained within the Acai berry.


18. Aids in sleeping disorders - People suffering from sleeping disorders can benefit from the consumption of the Acai berry as it helps people sleep more normally and provides the nutrients to the muscles, helping them perform better and relax better.


19. Protein and Amino Acids - The proteins in this cellular building blocks which are Amino acids and components of proteins are found within the Acai berry. This is because the Acai berry has more protein than eggs and is loaded with amino acids.


20. Cleansing and detoxifying - The compounds found in the Acai berry are legionary and for centuries in folk law medicine the Acai berry has been used as a way of cleansing and detoxifying the body.


21. All the Macro minerals you need - The necessary minerals needed for your body is found within the Acai berry. This includes Potassium, sulphur, magnesium and phosphorous. These are often the main Macro minerals needed that people cannot get enough of. Sulphur is known to improve the fight against acne, magnesium can help women with menopausal complications and potassium has been known to assist in improving heart health.


22. The lifestyle change - Once you decide to take Acai on a regular basis, be sure to talk your doctor about your new diet choices to discuss ways to maximize the benefits of Acai in your diet. Making certain improvements to your eating habits, exercising regularly, and taking certain prescribed medication as instructed can all help to make Acai one of your best dietary choices. The end result being that you can significantly change your future health. This being the case it can help you improve your lifestyle and how you live your life. Experience the difference that taking the Acai berry has made to others.

The Benefits Discovered with Ongoing Research

Acai berries that come in the form of freeze dried fuit pulp has been found to contain the mild ability to inhibit cyclooxygenase enzymes COX-1 and COX-2 with a better effect on COX-1. These enzymes are important when it comes to acute and chronic inflammation, both of which are targeted by most of the anti-inflammatory medications available.

Another great find was that the lower concentrations of the freeze dried pulp were found to be stimulating to macrophages in vitro. Macrophages are also known as white blood cells that are an important component to that of the human immune system. The macrophages found in freeze dried Acai berry pulp were found to inhibit the production of nitric oxide that had been induced by the potent inflammatory inducer, which is part of the cell membrane of certain bacteria. This in effect increases the concentration as the amount of Acai berries increased.

A study completed at the University of Florida showed that the Acai berry fractions containing polyphenolics could reduce proliferation of HL-60 leukemia cells in vitro. This was more than likely due to the increased rate of rapid cell death as fractions were also found to activate caspase-3 which is an enzyme important in apoptosis (rapid cell death) which was inversely correlated to the cell death that took place.

Due to deep pigmentation, orally administered the Acai berry has been tested in other areas like as a contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging of the gastrointestinal system of the human body. Its anthocyanins have been identified as a characteristic for stability as a natural food colouring agent.

What are Polyphenols?

Polyphenols are chemical substances found in vegetables. Their phenolic reactions produce gelatines, alkaloids and other proteins. These polyphenols are responsible for the very distinctive colouring that some plants like that of the Acai palm, the blue berry and red wine. Polyphenols can provide antioxidant health benefits.

What are Anthocyanins?

Anthocyanins are one of the more potent forms of polyphenols. Anthocyanin has been proven to stop, reverse and improve the symptoms of many degenerative diseases which are inflicted upon the general population. They are found in various fruits and have a unique chemical structure that makes them up to 8 times more potent than that of vitamin C.

Acai berries contain highly concentrated forms of anthocyanins, infact it has the most forms. This is a result shown after intense research. The anthocyanin content found in the Acai berry is proven to be 35 times the amount found in a glass of red wine, volume to volume when tested in an ORAL analysis (measure of capacity).

Cyanidin 3 glucoside a primary anthocyanins in the Acai berry help in the reversal of age related neurological deficits found in humans.

What are Phytochemicals?

Phytochemicals are also known as phytonutrients which are the matrix of protective living matter made of nutrients, vitamins and minerals to protect plants in uncertain environments.

A proven formula that makes a unique Acai blend

Acai berry: The unique berry from the top of the Acai Palm
in the Amazon rainforest which has recently gained fame in the western world.
The Oprah show had a special guest Dr. Nicholas Perricone, MD who announced the Acai berry to the world as one of the top 10 superfoods in the world. His best
seller book “The Perricone Promise” declears the most perfect food on the
planet is the Acai berry.

In a segment that was aired on NBC’s Today Show called the Acai berry the Viagra of the Amazon. The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and Health Sciences Institute mentioned the Acai berry in various articles. Some of the benefits reported by these organisations said the benefits/features of the Acai berry are:

• Greater Energy / Stamina


• Improved Mental Focus


• Prevention and Treatment of Alzheimer’s


• Better Sleeping Patterns


• Improved Digestion


• Improved Sexual Function


• High Levels of Antioxidants


• Anti-aging support


• Promotes Better Circulation


• Prevents Arteriosclerosis


• Provides Anti-Allergenic Support


• Helps Prevent Blood Clots


• High Levels of Dietary Fibre


• High Levels of Essential Amino Acids and Trace Minerals


• High Levels of Plant Sterols Which Help Control Cholesterol


• Essential Fatty Acids Ratio that Resembles Olive Oil To Help Combat Heart Disease


• Protein Profile Similar To An Egg


• Very Low Sugar Content
  

Grapes Purple/White: The varying colours of grapes provide a spectrum of antioxidant protective power to this versatile fruit. Grape juice is reported to reduce the risk of cancer, stroke, heart disease and memory loss.

Purple grapes contain resveratrol which is a potent cancer fighting antioxidant found in red wine and other grape products. Grape juice has also been known to provide benefits in the areas of:

• Anti Aging


• Anti Bacterial / Viral


• Anti Inflammatory


• Antioxidants


• Arterial flexibility


• Brain, Skin and Eye Health


• Cardiovascular Health


• Gastric Health


• Inhibiting Prostate Cancer
  

Nashi Pear: This pear was once reserved to be served only to the wealth and to Chinese nobles. These pears have been grown, cultivated and consumed for centuries. Little is known about the Nashi pears origin but it started to appear in China approximately 3000 years ago.

Nashi pears are a great source of dietary fibre, they are also very high in potassium and other essential minerals. They contain almost 10% of the USRDA for Vitamin C, high concentrations of foliates which are members of the Vitamin B group. These vitamins are essential for metabolic activity and red blood cell production.

Acerola Cherries: The Acerola cherry grows in the sandy soils of tropical continents. It is a powerful antioxidant which is rich in vitamins and minerals. More than 150 nutritive constituents have abeen identified in Acerola. One area where the Acerola cherry excels is with its strong anti-fungal and cholesterol lowering capabilities.

If has also been proven to fight cellular aging while at the same time help with hydration of skin to promote healthy capillary function. The Acerola has been used over the years for:

• Treating fever, dysentery


• Healing wounds


• Inflammation


• Astringent


• Liver function and problems


• Renal system stimulant


• Diuretic


• Healthy heart function


• Anemia


• Diabetes


• Rheumatism


• Tuberculosis
  

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Pears: Pears has been consumed and found in asia as far back as 3000 years ago. There has been suggestions that the pear was discovered by people in the Stone Age. The pear was classified as an exotic food item in the court of Louis XIV.

Pears are filled with flavour, fibre, potassium, polyphenols, vitamin C and copper. Pears contain Laevulose which is the sweetest known natural sugar found and is more prevalent than any other fruit. The nutrient density is that high that there is more nutrients per calorie than calories per nutrient. Pears have been said to provide:

• Antioxidant Protection


• Anti Inflammatory Functions


• Maintaining Heart Health


• Supporting Nerve Transmission


• Fighting Infections


• Aiding Metabolism


• Increasing Capillary Strength


• Tissue Repair


• Healing Wounds and Bruises


• Protecting Cell Membranes


• Bowl Regularity


• Lowering Cholesterol


• Cleansing the Colon of Harmful Chemicals


• Protecting Vision


• Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
  

Aronia (Black Chokeberry): Aronia juice contains very high levels of anthocyanins and flavonoids. The amounts found in Aronia are five to ten times higher than cranberry juice. It contains beneficial nutrients such as antioxidants, polyphenols, minerals and vitamins that are compounds used to specifically fight cancer and cardiac disease. Aronia contains important trace minerals. This is also used as an anti-diabetic food.



Aronia has been documented to be helpful in the fight against inflammations, diabetes and circulatory problems. It contains ten times the quintic acid content of cranberries making it a very likely fruit for combating urinary tract infections.




Cranberries: Cranberries are rich in many phytonutrients and proanthocyanidins which is found to prevent the adhesion of certain bacteria associated with urinary tract infections to the urinary tract wall. These same anti-adhesion properties fight bacteria associated with gum disease and stomach ulcers. Cranberries have many applications which they help with. Some of which include:

• Anorexia


• Antibiotics


• Blood Disorders


• Gall bladder and liver disorders


• Indigestion


• Promoting Regularity


• Prostatitis


• Protecting against prostate and urinary tract cancers


• Reducing risk of gum disease


• Reducing risk of heart disease and ulcers


• Supporting gum health


• Urinary tract health
  

Passion fruit: This fruit is rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre. This includes calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur and B Vitamins. The passion fruit dates back to biblical times and its modern day applications include promotion of sleep, calming anxiety and addressing hyperactivity in children. Passion fruit juice has been used for:

• Asthma / Respiratory Health


• Urinary Tract Infections


• Mild diuretic


• Promoting Heart Health
  

Banana: Bananas are one of the most common fruits found and are often taken for granted with only a few realizing health benefits. Bananas are the only fruit that comes from trees or bushes but not from large plants that are giant herbs and are related to the orchid and lily family.

Bananas are rich in magnesium, fibre, Vitamin B6 and are particularly famous for its potassium content. This electrolyte helps regulate blood chemistry especially when it comes to the pH balance. It is believe the serotonin and norepinephrine in bananas can help people who suffer depression. Bananas are also known to help:

• Antioxidant protection


• Controlling blood pressure


• Better carbohydrate metabolism


• Muscle contraction


• Prevents blood from becoming over acidic


• Better protein metabolism


• Helping concentration and memory


• Providing instant energy


• Satisfying sugar cravings


• Promoting better moods


• Protection against heart disease and cancer


• Promotion of better sleep


• Relieving both diarrhoea and constipation


• Produce collagen


• Steadying nerves


• Calming peptic ulcers
  

Apricots: Apricots contain a rich assortment of antioxidants and are abundant with soluble fibre, beta-carotene, magnesium, iron, phosphorous, potassium and Vitamin C. They also provide a natural salicylate which is a major ingredient found in aspirin.

The apricot is also linked to lowering the risk of heart disease, stroke, cataracts and some forms of cancer. Apricots are also known to help with:

• Macular Degeneration


• Cataracts


• Fighting Cancer


• Heart / vascular health


• Blood pressure stability


• Prostate health


• Preventing Strokes

Prunes: Prunes are dried plums that are rich in minerals and phenols plus have an extremely high ORAC value. The drying process actually provides more than six times the amount of antioxidant powers. Prunes help people of all ages and can prevent and/or treat diseases of aging when integrated in to their diet. Prunes are also helpful with:

• Boosting bone density


• Bowel cleansing and regularity


• Cardiovascular disease


• Liver cleansing


• Preventing memory loss and Alzheimer’s


• Fighting infections


• Diabetes


• Diverticular disease


• Reducing cholesterol


• Reducing the risk of estrogen dependent cancers
  

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Kiwi Fruit: Kiwi fruit contains abundant phytonutrients plus numerous vitamins and minerals. The kiwi fruit gained its fame as a delicious blood thinning alternative to aspirin for protecting cardiovascular health. Children eating kiwi fruit have also been found to be less susceptible to respiratory related health problems including wheezing, shortness of breath and night coughing. The kiwi fruit is native to china and has been used for:

• Controlling Cholesterol


• Reducing triglycerides found in the blood stream


• Treating and preventing macular degeneration associated with aging


• Removing and/or Binding colon toxins


• Preventing Colon and prostate cancer


• Blood sugar levels


• Protecting DNA from free radicals


• Inhibiting skin cancers
  

Blueberries: This antioxidant powerhouse is partly responsible for keeping us healthy, smart and young. Blueberries have been documented with a long history of different applications including:

• Anti-aging


• Appetite enhancement


• Blood vessel support


• Fighting Cancer, particularly cervical and breast cancers


• Treating coughs


• Cardiovascular protection


• Lowering bad cholesterol


• Diabetes


• Eyestrain


• Indigestion


• Macular Degeneration


• Memory enhancement


• Urinary tract infections
  

Bilberries: The blueberries are a close relative of the Bilberry and it has been noted that this berry is great for strengthening of the capillaries of the eye. Bilberry is widely known for reducing the speed of macular degeneration, night blindness and diabetes related eye disorders. The bilberries have a broad range of healing and restorative effects for:

• Amenorrhea


• Angina


• Bladder stones


• Blood disorders


• Bruising


• Capillary strength


• Chronic fatigue


• Collagen formation


• Coughs


• Diabetes


• Diarrhea


• Fighting inflammation


• Glaucoma


• Gout


• High Blood pressure


• Restoring and promoting collagen


• Preventing Heart attacks and strokes


• Preventing and treating rheumatoid arthritis


• Ulcer treatments
  

Rumberry: The Rumberry is also known as the Camu Camu berry which is the world’s richest source of Vitamin C. It has approximately 30-60 times higher amounts of Vitamin C than any citrus fruit. The Rumberry is known for its ability to strengthen the immune system and repair connective tissue. The Rumberry has been noted for its powers as an astringent, antioxidant and emollient. The Rumberry is effective against:

• Viral infections


• Common colds


• Macular degeneration


• Gum problems

Wolfberry: The herb of longevity is what the Wolfberry is known as by the Chinese. It provides a strong effective combination of antioxidants and polysaccharides which has been proven to enhance the activity of the immune system. The various ailments and health conditions found through science and history the Wolfberry has been known to help:

• Chronic fatigue


• Headaches


• High Blood Pressure


• Damaged DNA


• Arthritis


• Cancer


• Diabetes


• Vision related issues


• Circulatory problems


• Insomnia


• Arthritis


• Sexual dysfunction


• Complexion and skin issues


• Dehydration
  

Pomegranate: Pomegranate juice just by itself contains more antioxidants than red wine, green tea, blueberry juice, cranberry juice or orange juice. It has been proven as a highly effective way of clearing plaque from inner arterial walls. Pomegranate juice has been used by science to:

• Prevent heart attacks, strokes


• Preventing and treating cancer


• Combating diabetes


• Blood Pressure disorders


• Prevent blood clotting


• Intestinal problems of all types


• Eliminating parasite


• Fighting fungal infections and bacterial infections


• Cholesterol problems
  

Lychee: This native fruit to the warmer forests of Southern China and Vietnam has been cultivated for over a thousand years. At 72mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams of flesh the lychee is a very good source for this vitamin, as well as potassium and other important nutrients. By consuming many lychee each day it may reduce the chances of cancer and many other common diseases of today.

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