Açai Berry health properties

• Antioxidant
• Antibacterial
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antimutagenic
• Cardiovascular System

Açaí berries contain very high amounts of essential fatty acids & omegas proven to lower LDL & maintain HDL cholesterol levels. They are also remarkable at focusing on antioxidants to help combat premature aging. Açaí berry is a dense source of a definite class of flavonoids called anthocyanins. The ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) value of açaí berry is higher than any other edible berry in the world! Açaí berry is also an excellent source of dietary fiber.

Açaí is extremely rich in organic vegetable protein, which does not generate cholesterol during its digestion and is processed and transported to your muscles easier than animal protein (such as in milk or meat). Besides its outstanding content of protein and unsaturated lipids, açaí is also rich in carbohydrates which provide your body with the necessary energy while working or practicing any kind of sport. That's why you'll find açaí served in most gyms, sport clubs and beaches all over Brazil.

According to medical research studies conducted on the açaí berries, and cited below, their analysis reveals: Amazingly high concentration levels of antioxidants, which contribute to combating premature aging. The proanthocyanidine contents in açaí berries have 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins (these are the purple-colored antioxidants) of red wine per volume. (1) Although the French have a high fat diet, they have a low incidence of cardiovascular disease compared to Western countries. They contribute this factor to their consumption of red wine.

Açaí berries can help promote a healthier cardio- vascular system and digestive tract because of its synergy of monounsaturated fats (these are the healthy fats), dietary fiber and phytosterols. An excellent source of fiber! There are approximately 2 grams of dietary fiber in our Açaí Energy Mix. Fiber promotes a healthy digestive system. Research studies suggest soluble fibers may help lower blood cholesterol. The insoluble fiber may help to reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancers.

Essential amino acid complex along with trace minerals, which are vital for proper muscle contraction and regeneration. Aside from the energy and fluid replacement, açaí berries provide a nutrition profile complete with vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids (omega-3, 6 and 9). The fatty acid ratio in açaí resembles that of olive oil. Studies suggest this is a contributing factor to the low incidence of heart disease in Mediterranean populations.

Açaí berries contain plant sterols including beta-sitosterol. Today, sterols are being used to treat associated benign prostate hyperplasia. These plant sterols have also been shown to help control cholesterol as well as act as precursors to many important substances produced by the body.

The Amazon Açai Berry has up 33 times the antioxidants of grapes and twice the antioxidants of blueberries, the Brazilian açai berry is considered to have the highest nutritional value of any fruit on earth.