The acai berry is a grape-like fruit that grows in the Amazon rainforest in South America. The skin of the acai berry is rich in anti-oxidants, omega fats and fiber, making it a beneficial addition to a healthy diet. Regularly drinking tea made from the acai berry can help improve the circulation of blood in the body, strengthen your heart and help you lose weight. Additionally, acai berry tea is usually created by combining freeze dried acai powder or acai juice with teas like green tea, black tea, or one of many herbal infusions, which means that the health benefits of the acai tea blend will incorporate those of the individual tea that was used as a base.
Cardiovascular Health
The berries of the acai plant are rich sources of antioxidants and anthocyanins, the compound that gives red wine its healthy reputation, according to the Mayo Clinic. In addition to anthocyanins, the acai berry contains high levels of fatty acids that help protect the heart and circulatory system.
Keeps Your Brain Sharp
Scientists believe that compounds in acai can help slow the decline of mental function, according to OfficialAcaiBerryReview. And a study published in the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry" noted that pterostilbene, a compound found in the acai plant, can help reverse the negative effects of aging on brain function in rats.
Keeps You Young
The website OfficialAcaiBerryReview.com cites a comment by Dr. Nicholas Perricone, a dermatologist, who called acai a "super food." It has 10 times more antioxidants than grapes and 30 times more than wine. This means the fruit can help fight premature aging in the body, and the anti-aging properties of acai are enhanced even more when the fruit is combined with green or black tea, which are also powerful sources of antioxidants.
Lowers Cholesterol
The fatty acids found in acai tea are very similar to those found in olive oil and are believed to help lower bad cholesterol in the body while reducing the chance of developing heart disease, according to the website AcaiBerryHealthInfo. In addition, the berry is a rich source of dietary fiber that can also help lower cholesterol.
Weight Loss
Scientists believe the juice from the acai berry can help improve the ability to lose weight. A study conducted on animals by Arkansas scientist Ronald Prior notes that anthocyanins contained in the berry also seem to help prevent the build-up of fats in the bodies of mice, according to the USDA's Agricultural Research Service.
While there is no evidence that the acai berry can actually contribute to weight loss, when blended with green tea, the weight loss benefits associated with tea can be factored in as well.
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