Acai berries grow on Amazon palm trees in Brazil and provide a source of high nutritional content. The berry is rich in antioxidants and anthocyanins that reduce inflammation and protect blood vessels, the nervous system and the brain. The berry also contains polyphenols that may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to the book "The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth," by Jonny Bowden. Products containing the acai berry are now widely available.
Amazon Thunder
Amazon Thunder offers a variety of products with high concentrations of the acai berry. You can purchase acai pulp puree, 100 percent pure freeze-dried acai fruit powder or the acai berry powder in capsule form. The acai in each product provides fiber and omega fatty acids as well as amino acids, carbohydrates and vitamins. The company claims these nutrients suppress the appetite, increase energy and boost metabolism.
Acai Zone
Acai Zone sells Acai Premier, which contains 100 percent organic pure freeze-dried acai berry pulp and skin. The company states on its label that it does not include any additives, allowing for higher quality products. Acai Premier includes vitamins and enzymes, and antioxidants that protect against free radicals that cause cancer. The powder also supplies omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation linked to diabetes and heart disease.
Mona Vie Active
Mona Vie is the largest producer of bottled acai juice. The Active line is a blend of acai berry juice and 18 other "super-healthy" fruits, including black currants, pears, kiwis, cranberries, prunes and pomegranates. You may purchase Mona Vie products in bottles or portable 1-ounce gel packs. Each product contains a high concentration of omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, which are needed for brain development and the functioning of tissues in the body.
One Amazon Acai Juice
One Amazon Acai juice contains 100 percent natural acai berry and acerola cherry juices. The juice contains about 3 grams of fat per serving. The fat content is mainly from omega-3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, which are used for cognitive functioning and development. Acerola cherry juice naturally has a very high amount of vitamin C that boosts the immune system.
References
- "The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth"; Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.; 2007
- acaiberrysite.com: Acai Berry Benefits
- Acai Products: Acai Berry Products
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