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Acai Berry pronounced (a-sigh-ee) is a small round berry mostly black with a purplish hue. It is often said to resemble a blueberry or a grape. The berry contains little pulp and a large seed. This berry contains all the good minerals and vitamins we need. Protein, Vitamin E, fiber, omega and fatty acids along with a super helping of antioxidants. These berries have been used in ice cream, energy juices and as dried fruit mixed with granola.

Antioxidants and their importance

Amazing! Acai boasts 10 times the antioxidant benefits of grapes and twice that of blueberries. The National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov) shows considerable laboratory evidence that indicates antioxidants may slow or possibly prevent the development of cancer! Antioxidants, substances believed to help protect cells from damage caused by “free radicals” – which are unstable molecules. Acai berries – because of their high levels of antioxidants may help to prevent various damages free radicals may cause.

Free radicals come to be in existence from the use of tobacco smoke and exposure to radiation. What we do know is free radicals are also a by product of normal cell development. DNA damage by free radicals may over time lead to cancer.

Anthocyanin – Leading Source found in Acai

Acai berry a leading source of Anthocyanin an antioxidant is in the class of phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are found in red wine and is believed to be very beneficial to the cardiovascular system. Anthocyanin has been shown to help prevent blood clots, prevent atherosclerosis, improve circulation and combat cancer.

Anthocyanin in Acai is cyaniding-3 glycoside. Studies show cyaniding-3 glycoside is more than 3 times more powerful than the current Anthocyanin in red wine; as revealed in an ORAC analysis. ORAC – Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity is a method to establish the level of antioxidant activity of a substance. The average person requires 1670 ORAC each day; the Acai fruit produces an ORAC level of 3871.

Oleic acid promotes a healthy heart and protects against the cancer causing action of Oncogene. Oncogene is a protein encoding gene – when uncontrolled — participates in the onset and development of cancer. Genetic mutations resulting in the activation of Oncogenes increase the chance that normal cells will develop into a tumor. Oncogenes – have been associated with a generous percent of breast cancer patients.
Acai is a new phenomenon. The list of benefits of Acai includes boosting energy levels, Improves digestive function, improves mental clarity/focus, promotes sound sleep, provides all vital vitamins, contains several important minerals, is an extremely powerful free radical fighter, cleanses and Detoxifies the body of infectious toxins, strengthens your immune system  and enhances sexual desire and performance.
Other benefits from Acai are the berry fights cancerous cells, slows down the aging process, Promotes healthier and younger-looking skin, Alleviates diabetes, Normalizes and regulates cholesterol levels; Helps maintain healthy heart function, Improves circulation and prevents atherosclerosis.

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