Acai berries and acai berry juice products are some of latest supplements to enter the health food category as a superfood. Residents and natives of Brazil are very familiar with this berry and its products. Residents have been enjoying acai fruit juice beverages and bowls for some time. Once you have tried the juice you will probably find ways to add it to you favorite smoothie or add it to recipes. Acai freeze dried powder actually goes well in yogurt. The flavor is something to be experienced and it tastes like blueberries with a touch of chocolate and is not over powering.
The natives of the Amazonian rain forest are very familiar with acai berries they have used them as a staple in their diet for thousands of years. These amazing small dark purple berries look similar to small purple grapes and are harvested from the acai palm which grows in the swampy areas of the floodplains in the region.
Acai berries have one of the highest ORAC ( Oxygen Radical Absorbency Capacity ) which is a measurement of antioxidant capacity of foods or supplements. Due to the benefits and its ORAC value these berries have gone up in price in a short time.
A person who may see results from acai berry juice or acai powder is athletes and people that deal with diseases. Training coaches realize the importance of anti-oxidants and are finding out that such supplements may help with energy and endurance.
Health properties that people seek from acai berry products are antibacterial, anti inflammatory, antioxidant and for immune function. Many conditions the a person may use this product for are to lose weight, detoxing and cleansing, blood pressure, heart ailments, to reduce bad cholesterol, inflammation, arthritis, dry skin and other skin related problems.
Can acai berries be so beneficial? Loaded with protein and fiber and boasting such minerals as phosphorus, calcium and iron. You will also find that they have a few B vitamins, vitamin C and E and include a few of the essential fatty acid that based on research help control cholesterol levels, try finding that in a fruit product. A few products add extenders or mix it with cheaper juices such as blueberry, grape or pomegranate but you can do it yourself and save money.