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Acai berries are a very popular fruit from Brazil and the South American regions, harvested from the Acai berry palm trees in the Amazon rain forest; they do not travel well in their natural state but are usually frozen or juiced for transport.  Acai berries come from the family of blue and purple fruits like the cranberry and blueberry.  Anthocyanins are the substance which gives the color to all the red, purple and blue plants on that color spectrum which is why blueberries are also promoted for their health benefiting properties.

They are being praised by many for their very high levels of amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.  In the rainforest some tribes diets are said to contain 42% of their intake from acai berries, believed to improve health and promote anti aging.

Are there any side effects from taking acai berries?  There are very little side effect reported but some people may be allergic just as some people are allergic to any fruit i.e. strawberries,

raspberries or cranberries to name a few.

There no know interaction with any medications but you should always consult a doctor if you start to take any kind of supplement whilst you are on any medication.

Acai berries are just a fruit all be it one with large amounts of nutrients which are good for you.  Be aware that you are getting a good content of Acai berries in your product as some products have other ingredients in them which reduces the percentage of Acai berries in the juice.

As with any fruit, taking any fruit or vegetable in excess can change your bowel pattern and cause mild diarrhea.  It is advised to take any supplement in moderation and follow any instructions on minimum and maximum dosage.  Acai berries should always be used as supplement to a balanced diet and not an alternative to it.

Thomas Wolf

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Acai berries is considered one of the best super foods because this berry has the highest levels of amino acids, proteins, fiber and antioxidants of any other fruits like mango and grapes. Unfortunately these berries only grown in Brazil and most attempts to grow it out with this area have failed. So getting fresh whole acai berries is near impossible as it is very difficult to ship fresh berries they have to be processed in some way to be transported any distance.

One of the ways to preserve acai berries is to juice the fruit first although this has a detrimental effect on the fiber content of the fruit, all other nutrients like amino acids are preserved. Another way to preserve the fruit is to freeze dry them try both types and see which way you like them.

Other than the nutritional benefits of acai berries many people swear by their anti aging and weight loss properties from there high antioxidant content. Too get the best from the berries or juice you buy, try to source the highest content of acai berries for your prices range, a 100 percent acai berry content is always the best. The antioxidant content is what supplies the improvement in growth and repair of the body’s tissues helping with anti aging and weight loss.

Acai berries may also help lower cholesterol as well as have many other health benefits. A great side effect of the growing popularity of this fruit is that it comes from an Amazon palm tree from the Brazilian rain forest.

If the increased interest in the fruit continues it will encourage the growth of the rain forest rather than its destruction according to Greenpeace, as more acai berry trees will be planted and existed ones protected.

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