What is the Acai Berry?
The acai (ah-sigh-ee) berry is a reddish/purple berry that is found in Brazil's Amazon rain forest. Known for its pleasing taste, similar to a mix between berries and chocolate, the berry ranks as the number 1 superfood on "Oprah" diet expert Dr. N.V. Perricone's Top-10 Super Foods list. The berry provides a number of benefits when ingested, including boosting energy, containing a high amount of antioxidants and containing heart-healthy fats and fiber.
The berry also is known for its colon-cleansing properties. When consumed in combination with other berries or high-fiber fruits or vegetables (this combination is most often ground into capsule form), the berry helps to remove toxins and built-up wastes in the colon. The acai-berry cleanse is available in a number of combinations, most of which promise to encourage weight loss and boost energy levels.
Cleansing the Body
The acai cleanse first works to remove toxic waste buildup in the colon. Because the acai berry is high in fiber, it binds with other wastes in the colon and pushes them along through the intestines to be excreted out of the body. When these toxins are released, they help to reduce some of the symptoms of toxic waste buildup. These symptoms include difficulty thinking, loss of sleep, tiredness or lack of energy. In addition to toxins, environmental pollutants or parasites also are removed from the colon. While you may initially experience some symptoms of diarrhea, consuming the acai berry cleanse helps to flush out up to 10 pounds of fecal matter from the body. This promotes weight loss as well as boosts energy.
Longer-Term Effects
The acai berry contains an amino-acid complex that helps to boost cell growth and muscle function in the body, according to the Oprah website. This property also helps to reduce inflammation, restore pH balance in the gut and slow signs of premature aging. Acai is also rich in monounsaturated oleic acid, a compound that helps to make cell membranes more supple and helps messages, such as those from neurotransmitters and insulin receptors be transmitted more quickly.
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