Acai Blast Benefits

Acai Blast from Windmill Consumer Products contains 500 mg of a potent 5:1 extract of acai fruit and 160 mg of grean tea leaf extract, containing 45 percent EGCG or epigallocatchin gallate. These two potent antioxidants have specific health benefits. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals or oxygen ions caused by toxins, sun exposure and your body's natural processes. These free radicals can steal electrons from cell membranes and mutate your DNA, leading to accelerated signs of aging and other diseases such as cancer.
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Disease-Fighting

Acai extract may fight against neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, diabetes and heart disease, according to Life Extension Magazine. Anthocyanin antioxidants prevent endothelial damage to blood vessels and the circulatory system. Acai has also been shown to induce apoptosis or cell death in tumor cells and may help to fight cancer in this way. The natural fiber and beta sitosterol content of acai extract may decrease cholesterol and blood pressure to fight heart disease. Moreover, these fibers and the omega-9 essential fatty acids normalize blood sugar to prevent diabetes. The antioxidants in acai may also protect brain cells from the oxidation that can lead to both Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.

Anti-Inflammatory

The polyphenol anthocyanins in acai have been show to enter human cells and decrease inflammation, even at low doses, according to Life Extension Magazine. Anthocyanins inhibit the inflammatory agents known as COX-1 and 2. By decreasing inflammation, acai may help to lessen joint pain and decrease swelling to help relieve the painful symptoms of arthritis.

Antioxidant

The polyphenol antioxidants found in acai scavenge peroxyl and super-oxide free radicals that can cause cellular damage to the body. In fact, acai is one of the best antioxidant sources of all the foods tested, including many other fruits and vegetables, according to Life Extension Magazine. Acai Blast also contains a potent green tea extract, containing different polyphenol antioxidants that target free radicals in a similar way to protect cell membranes and DNA from damage.

Weight Loss

According to "Homemade Supplement Secrets," green tea's EGCG compound speeds up resting metabolic rate, causing your body to burn more calories. The EGCG content in Acai Blast is the equivalent of drinking several cups of green tea a day. EGCG acts to prolong the effect of nor epinephrine, a neurotransmitter involved in uncoupling fatty acids and using them as energy, according to "Supplements 101" by Jim Stoppani. In addition, acai extract may work synergistically with green tea by suppressing appetite and promoting fat burning.