Friday, March 20, 2009

Awesome benefits of the acai berry

By Jill Whittaker

Many people have heard of the acai berry, but not many are educated on the topic and very few people are aware of the uses of the berry or its benefits. So what is the acai berry? The berry itself comes from the acai palm tree which originates from Central and South America. It can be closely compared to the blueberry but offers a wider range of health benefits.

The acai berry consists of a number of substances that are beneficial to human health. Two of the main, healthy substances that are inherent in the acai berry are flavonoids and anthocyanins. Both of these substances are incredibly powerful antioxidants that can prevent a number of diseases ranging from heart disease all the way to cancer.

The powerful antioxidants can supply the body with a great deal of power to protect the body from stress, disease and infection. Along with these benefits, that antioxidants evident in the acai berry can reserve the effects of aging, improve the body;s ability to produce new cells and neutralize the effects of long term disease.

On top of all the aforementioned benefits, the acai berry can provide benefits with respect to weight loss. A diet that revolves around antioxidants can promote healthy digestion and stimulate metabolism. Due to the fact that antioxidants are so prevalent in the acai berry, it can play a very positive role in one's fight to stimulate weight loss.

With cosmetic companies continuously looking for ways to improve or create new products, the acai berry has quickly come to the forefront. Many companies are replacing outdated ingredients with the acai berry to provide a healthier, more natural alternative to previously used tropical oils.

Inside the acai berry there is a very potent oil that absorbs a large number of the antioxidants within the berry. This oil can be used in a widespread list of products, from food, to cosmetics to just about anything you can imagine. This oil is an organic alternative to some of the chemicals found within many of these products today.

As if all of these benefits were not enough, there is also the added factor that the acai berry does not come with any side effects. One can overindulge in the benefit infused berry and not risk the danger of encountering the side effects that similar fruits or products available today offer.

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