Acai Berry Fruit: The Best Antioxidant on Earth

Posted: Nov 06, 2007 | Comments: 1 | Views: 1,950 | Bookmark and Share

One of the most important reasons why the small purplish grape-sized berry fruit from the Brazilian rainforest has gotten so much publicity in the press, recognition and fame in a few short years of coming out in the public spotlight, is because of its super antioxidant property. In fact, acai berry is now considered one of the foremost fruits in the world that contains super powerful antioxidant properties. This little fruit has proven to have up to 10 times the antioxidants of grapes and at least twice the antioxidant power of blueberries. In addition to that, acai berry is quite rich in Vitamin E, protein, fiber, trace minerals, and contains a high degree of three kinds of omegas and essential fatty acids.

Why are Antioxidants So Important to Us?
The National Cancer Institute have stated that there is actual a lot of laboratory proof revealing that antioxidants can in fact slow or even stop the dangerous growth of cancer. Antioxidants are believed to possess the incredibly unique ability to protect cells from the potential damage that is caused by molecules widely known as "free radicals." Know that enough damages that are caused by free radicals can eventually lead to some form of cancer in your lifetime. So the many antioxidants in the acai berry fruit can truly help to prevent the destruction that free radicals often cause.

Acai is a Crucial Source of Anthocyanin
The acai fruit is widely becoming well-known as an important source for its antioxidant anthocyanin. Anthocyanin belongs in a group of phytochemicals that are found in red wine and that have almost been proven as fact to have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. This particular antioxidant has demonstrated itself to help improve circulation, fight cancer, and prevent both blood clots and artherosclerosis. In addition, the acai fruit contains oleic acid which helps maintain a healthy heart.

At the heart of anthocyanin in acai fruit is something called cyaniding-3 glucoside, which is about 3.5 times more powerful in comparison to the anthocyanin that is found in red wine as shown in an ORAC examination. ORAC actually means Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity. This is a method that is used to test the level of antioxidant activity of a property in question. It has been said that the average human being needs around 1670 ORAC everyday. The amazing acai berry provides an astounding ORAC level of 3871.

So now you know why this amazing little fruit from the Amazon rainforest of Brazil has grown in wild popularity in such a short period of time.

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    1. Heinz Rainer February 27, 2008
    ACAI is ranking as one of the most powerful AntiOxidants.
    We don't know its full potential as yet.

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