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Is Acai Berry Fruit the Best Antioxidant Source in the World?

By Abdullah Faris

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Published: 19Nov2007
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One of the main reasons why the little purple-colored berry from the Amazon rain forest has grown in popularity and worldwide fame in such a short period after being introduced to the general public, is because of this fruit's mega antioxidant power. Acai is presently being recognized as the supreme superfood providing super potent antioxidant properties. This small berry fruit has so far proven itself to possess up to 10 times the antioxidants of grapes and at least twice the antioxidant power of blueberries. In addition to that, acai berry is quite rich in Vitamin E, protein, fiber, trace minerals, and contains a high degree of three kinds of omegas and essential fatty acids.

Why are Antioxidants in General So Important to Us? The National Cancer Institute have stated that there is actual a lot of laboratory proof revealing that antioxidants can in fact slow or even stop the dangerous growth of cancer. Antioxidants are believed to possess the incredibly unique ability to protect cells from the potential damage that is caused by molecules widely known as "free radicals." Know that enough damages that are caused by free radicals can eventually lead to some form of cancer in your lifetime. So the many antioxidants in the acai berry fruit can truly help to prevent the destruction that free radicals often cause.

Acai is a Crucial Source of Anthocyanin. The acai fruit is widely becoming well-known as an important source for its antioxidant anthocyanin. Anthocyanin belongs in a group of phytochemicals that are found in red wine and that have almost been proven as fact to have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. This particular antioxidant has demonstrated itself to help improve circulation, fight cancer, and prevent both blood clots and artherosclerosis. In addition, the acai fruit contains oleic acid which helps maintain a healthy heart.

At the heart of anthocyanin in acai fruit is something called cyaniding-3 glucoside, which is about 3.5 times more powerful in comparison to the anthocyanin that is found in red wine as shown in an ORAC examination. ORAC actually means Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity. This is a method that is used to test the level of antioxidant activity of a property in question. It has been said that the average human being needs around 1670 ORAC everyday. The amazing acai berry provides an astounding ORAC level of 3871.

So now you know why this amazing little fruit from the Amazon rain forest of Brazil has grown in wild popularity in such a short period of time.

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