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Acai Berry

The Acai Berry is relatively new to the healthy list of purple fruits in North America. The excitement apparently started with Dr. Pericone's research and his appearance on the Oprah TV Show. Here's a "Reader's Digest" synopsis of his recommendations;

The legitimacy nearly ended there. As I proceeded with my investigation into this great nutritional find from South America I immediately came upon the great American syndrome of taking a little truth and hyping it to the hilt! There are at least a dozen new multi level marketing companies presently hawking this berry in their "healthy juice" line or equivalent product at about $50 per bottle. The presentations are delicious and the promises of great wealth are excessive, IF you join now and place your order for cases per month. Now I have no objection to network marketing per se as there are several very successful and reputable companies doing it. I even participate in a few myself. BUT my sole criteria is the product, its integrity and the company's emphasis on its value rather than the wealth derived from participating. IF you can dig deep enough into these web sites to the point where they reveal the actual ingredients, and some don't tell, you will find the hollowness of their promises. If you are dealing with an "incurable" disease as I am then you must make sure that you are drinking medicine and not just a beverage. The networking company Fruta Vida, for example, shows that their primary ingredient in their acai juice is actually apple juice, plus the puree of several berries and some Yerba Mate tea. No wonder it makes you feel good (their recipe), Yerba Mate's caffeine does this all by itself. And it doesn't cost $10 per serving. As tempted as I was to participate in these MLM programs I was turned away by the integrity of the product itself, even though priced high. The nutrition is diluted, by my standards. I have discovered my own source with better value even though I am not in the pipeline for great profits. My integrity in my research remains my priority. See below.

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Aside from that here's some supportive material on the value of this berry.

My investigation into this nutritional item includes these quotations:

"Acai (ah-sigh-ee) is an all natural energy fruit from Amazon palmberries. Wild Harvested in the rainforests of Brazil, açai tastes like a vibrant blend of berries and chocolate. Hidden within its royal purple pigment is the magic that makes it nature's perfect energy fruit. Açai is packed full of antioxidants, amino acids and essential omegas (the good-for-you fatty acids).

Analysis reveals that Acai pulp contains:
A remarkable concentration of antioxidants, to help combat premature aging, with 10-30 times the anthocyanins (purple colored antioxidants) of red wine. A synergy of monounsaturated (healthy) fats, dietary fiber and phytosterols, to help promote cardiovascular system and digestive tract health. An almost perfect essential amino acid complex in conjunction with valuable trace minerals, vital to proper muscle contraction and regeneration.

The result of this special blend is: Sustained energy and strength. Heightened sense of awareness and improved mental focus. A massive attack on vitality-robbing free radicals. Acai is a dense source of a particular class of flavonoids called anthocyanins (red-blue phenols with potent antioxidant properties). Anthocyanins are a group of phytochemicals in red wine thought to contribute to the French paradox, i.e. France has one of the lowest incidences of heart disease of any westernized society despite a prevalence of smoking and a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Acai pulp contains 10-30 times the anthocyanins of red wine per equal volume. The primary anthocyanin in Açai is cyanidin-3 glucoside. Cyanidin-3-glucoside has been found to be 3.5 times stronger than Trolox (vitamin E analogue) and the predominate anthocyanin found in red wine (malvadin-3-glucoside) in an ORAC analysis (measure of antioxidant capacity). Anthocyanins have been found to “exhibit numerous potential therapeutic effects including treatment of diabetic retinopathy and fibrocystic disease of the breast in human”. Other potential physiological effects of anthocyanins include radiation-protective, chemoprotective, vasoprotective and anti-inflammatory agents. The fatty acid ratio of Acai resembles that of olive oil, which is thought to be a contributing factor to the low incidence of heart disease in Mediterranean populations. 60 percent Oleic (Omega 9) a monounsaturated, essential fatty acid, helps lower LDL (harmful cholesterol) while maintaining HDL (beneficial cholesterol) levels. 12 percent Linoleic (Omega 6) a polyunsaturated, essential fatty acid, has been found to lower both LDL and HDL levels. Fatty acids aid in the transport and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins i.e. Vitamins A, E, D, and K (3). Acai contains valuable phytosterols. Sterols are components of plant cell membranes providing numerous benefits to the human body, namely the reduction of blood plasma cholesterol. Sterols are currently being used to treat symptoms associated with BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia). Preliminary evidence suggests that beta-sitosterol (the predominant sterol in Acai) may help prevent immune weakness resulting from severe physical stress. Acai is a good source of fiber -3.5 grams of dietary fiber in one serving of Acai. Fiber promotes a healthy digestive system. Low fiber in the American diet is thought to be a contributing factor to the high incidence of cancer and heart disease. Soluble fibers may help lower blood cholesterol; insoluble fibers are thought to help reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancers.

Works Cited

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