Acai Berry


Acai is a deep purple berry that grows in Central and South America and is consumed as a fresh fruit and juice. It is about 1-2 cm in diameter and contains relatively large seeds in the middle. It is closely related to other dark purple fruits such as blueberries, cranberries, and other dark purple fruits. It is also a popular nutrient-rich food as it contains high amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Some laboratory studies have also shown that acai berry has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties associated with antioxidants.


Active Ingredients


Acai berry has been found to contain various good ingredients, including Vitamin A, C, E, calcium, phosphorus, iron, thiamine, flavonoids, polyphenols, and anthocyanins.






Flavonoids: These are plant-based pigments with a specific chemical structure found in almost all fruits and vegetables. They are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and efficacy in boosting the immune system.

Anthocyanins: Anthocyanins are a type of flavonoid and the main component of acai fruit. They have an antioxidant effect and are known to protect against oxidative stress.
Phytosterols: Phytosterols are molecules related to cholesterol. It has been reported that plant sterols can inhibit the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine and lower the level of LDL cholesterol in the blood.




Benefits of Acai Berry


In herbal medicine in Brazil and Peru, various parts of the acai fruit are used for their medicinal properties in treating diarrhea, jaundice, skin ulcers, fever, malaria, diabetes, liver disorders, hair loss, bleeding, kidney disease, and menstrual pain. The pulp has also been found to be a potentially useful oral contrast agent when used in conjunction with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Additional studies have claimed that acai can reduce symptoms of various metabolic diseases, but more research is needed in this area.


Acai is probably best known for its antioxidant properties. The term "antioxidant" is commonly used when talking about health and nutrition. But what exactly are antioxidants and why are they good for our health? Before delving into more detail about antioxidants, there are a few key things to understand. Oxidation is the term used to describe when an atom or molecule removes an electron (this is when it can become a destructive molecule) in nature. Rusted iron is a common example of oxidation in the environment. Oxidative stress is the burden on the human system (discussion of the human system) caused by the constant creation of molecules that neutralize cells that damage cells (the so-called reactive oxygen species).


What are the health benefits of antioxidants?


Antioxidants can prevent cell damage in the human body, such as neutralizing harmful substances like harmful oxygen, because they can neutralize toxic substances in the human body. When different cells are damaged, various results can occur. Antioxidants help prevent a wide range of chronic diseases.






In the early 1990s, the free radical theory of aging revealed that cell damage that occurs in the initial phase of diseases such as arteriosclerosis, some cancers, visual loss, and other chronic diseases is associated with harmful oxygen. Antioxidants can prevent a variety of chronic diseases as they prevent the accumulation of harmful oxygen in the human body. However, studying the entire set of antioxidants in foods is more promising than studying individual antioxidants alone.

A large-scale repeated study found that prevention of a new study of antioxidant sets (Vitamin C, E, lutein, and zinc) consumed by adults over 50 years of age greatly reduced symptoms of age-related macular degeneration, one of the most common causes of vision loss.
Fertility can be greatly affected by the antioxidant level. A study that observed the fertility hormones and ovulation of young women showed that women with high levels of Vitamin A, C, and E had healthier hormone levels and better fertility than women with low levels of these vitamins.




References





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Adults: 2 capsules 1-2 times per day

Potential Side Effects/Safety

CAUTION : If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.

Hyperactivity/allergy has been known to occur acai or plant of the Arecea family.

In such a case, discontinue use.

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