If you have not been getting bombarded by advertisements, email spam and numerous talking heads spouting the benefits of the Acai Berry you can come out from your hole now. It is time you learned about this healthful berry and its juice. The acai berry is being promoted quite heavily as a choice “super food” that is laden with anti aging and weight loss elements. Acai berries are being used in the development of makeup and cosmetics goods, so you know there must be some fire with all the smoke. We need to ask if science has caught up to industry to display evidence of the acai berries many assertions.
- A Bit About The Acai Berry
The acai berry looks somewhat like a cherry with a red/purple tinge to it and at about an inch in size, roughly the same size as a cherry. It is native to south/central America and is found on the acai palm tree or [Euterpe oleracea]. It is linked to the blueberry, cranberry and purple colored fruits.
The acai berry has been examined to this point mostly for its potential as an antioxidant. The theory has it that antioxidants can safeguard against illness originating from oxidation [a chemical reaction in which oxygen is added to an element or compound] stress causing diseases such as cancer and heart ailments.
- How Healthy Is The Acai Berry?
The acai berry consists of a couple compounds known as anthocyanins and flavonoids. In Greek, the word anthocyanin stands for ‘plant’ and ‘blue’. Anthocyanins are what cause the color or tint of fruits, veggies and flowers. Those foods with a high content of anthocyanins are deep in colors that range from a rich purple to black and include some grape species, blueberries, red wine, as well as acai berries.
Flavonoids and anthocyanins are quite strong antioxidants that protect the bodies molecules against those elements meant to determined to stress out the body. They also are strong defenders at the molecular level providing safety to cells by protecting the cell membranes and enzymes from insidious free radicals, which present internally and externally to harm the body. A well balanced diet that is deep in antioxidants could intercede with the aging process and disease development if these free radicals can be counteracted.
By deactivating the harm caused by free radical activities, antioxidants have an innate ability to reduce the odds of contracting diseases and illnesses of the heart and cancers.
- Are There Any Identifiable Health Advantages With Acai Berries?
Certain research studies that have been conducted show evidence that the acai fruit pulp is laden with antioxidant substance and even more so than fruits like the blueberry, cranberry, raspberry, blackberry or even strawberry. These trials are incomplete and ongoing so results at this time are still tentative in nature.
People are eating acai berries in order to tap into its as yet, unspecified health potential but to this point acai berries have no more proven ability to improve one’s health than any of the other fruits of similar nature.
- Is Weight Loss Possible With The Acai Berry?
Research experts are still educating themselves about the practical uses for certain super foods and this includes the acai berry. The acai berry is receiving plenty of endorsements regarding its abilities as a weight loss sensation but there have been no conclusive studies on the acai berry to substantiate any of the weight loss claims.
As of now, the majority of research is directed at consuming a balanced diet high in antioxidant content. Little doubt remains about the key role fruits play as a portion of a nutritious diet, which encourages weight loss. A wait and see situation is playing out when it comes to acai berry as it relates to weight loss.
- What’s Up With Using Acai Berries In Cosmetics And Appearance Products?
Some nutriceutical and beauty goods consist of oil of acai noted in the list of ingredients. The reason for this is acai oil is a huge force among antioxidants. Clinical trials display that acai oil is a harmless substitute over other tropical oils being utilized in many beauty products today, specifically in facial creams and body lotions, anti age restorative skin treatments, hair treatments and shampoo among others products. Another benefit of acai berry oil is it remains potent with antioxidants even when stored for extended periods of time.
- Have There Been Any Adverse Reactions To Acai Berries Or Acai Juice?
Anyone who has a tested sensitivity to acai or other comparable berries, or if they have a pollen allergy, should avoid acai berries. When consumed in moderation acai berries are almost certainly quite safe.
Sat, Oct 3, 2009
Anti Aging, Anti Aging Products, Health And Aging