Grows in the rainforests of the Amazon, Acai is the fruit of a palm tree that the Brazilians call "The Tree of Life". The dark purple skin of the fruit holds the treasure as it contains the anthocyanins, a powerful antioxidant that prevents from cancer, ageing and neurological diseases, inflammation, diabetes, bacterial infection etc. (according to researchers at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro).
The fruit is most known as a weight loss supplement (now is in the Purifyne Programmes A and B http://www.purifyne.com/our_pack_acai_berry.php ). The major benefits of the Acai Berries are:
• Increases a metabolic rate due to a very large amount of antioxidants (substances, which prevent oxidative stress and cell damage)
• Leads to faster fat breakdown
• Increases energy levels
• Fights fatigue
• Reduces the ageing process and helps cell recovery
• Decreases cholesterol levels
• Protects the immune system
Combined, these effects make the process of losing weight faster and easier without any side effects usually associated with synthetic chemicals. Many research papers suggest that eating a diet high in antioxidants is the key to a successful weight loss.
The evidence of nutritional and health benefits:
• 100-gram serving contains only 90 calories: two grams of fat and no cholesterol
• Vitamins: B, C and E
• 3.5 grams of dietary fibre
• Antioxidant concentrations in the fruit are well outweigh blueberries’
o Higher levels of anthocyanins than in red wine
o Phytosterols
o Other phenolics & phyto-nutrients etc.
• Minerals: potassium, copper, manganese
• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Omega-6 fatty acids
• Omega-9 fatty acids
• 19 Amino acids
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