March 26, 2010
The word acai is becoming more well known each and every day. Every day the word spreads and more people hear about it. It has some incredible benefits that increase its popularity with people all around the world. However, many people do not know of the hidden secrets of the acai berry.
Acai berries have been known for generations by certain tribes in Brazil. It has been harvested and used by tribes all over Brazil for centuries. It is only recently that the acai berry has become known outside of Brazil and that the benefits enjoyed by the Amazon tribes have great portential uses for all people around the world.
People familiar with the acai berry’s benefits know most of the basics. It raises energy and stamina levels. It has also been shown to have Viagra-like effects. The many antioxidants it contains improve digestion, mental acuity, improves the circulatory and cardiovascular system and provides all essential vitamins. However, most people are already aware of these benefits. It’s the ones that are not as well known that most people have a hard time understanding and therefore they’re considered ‘hidden’ secrets of the acai.
The first and foremost important factor in the acai berry is the phytochemicals. These are the chemicals that allow certain plants and fruits to survive insect infestations or harsh environments. These compounds are the ones that, when consumed by humans, provide all the protection of the antioxidants. The antioxidants found in the acai due to the phytochemicals that it contains. Research has also shown that bacause of the antioxidants it contains, the acai berry seems to have cancer fighting capabilities. In addition, it has been proven to improve anti-aging and heart disease.
Anthocyanins are the most potent of the antioxidants found in acai. One of the more popular examples for them is the “French Paradox”. Their high fat diets and consumption of a lot of alcohol, mostly red wine, and other uncommon unhealthy lifestyles couples with a very low death rate for cardiovascular disease than most of the other populations in the world today. The main reason for this is actually the red wine that they drink. The grapes wine is made from contain a very high level of antioxidants, mostly anthocyanins. This appears to have an effect on their fatty diet and smoking habits. It has also been proven to arrest, revesrse and reduce the ailments of those suffering from age related illnesses. Anthocyanins can be up to 8 times more potent than vitamin C because of their unique chemical structure. That is, though, in a glass of red wine. In a volume to volume comparison, acai contains 3.5 the level of anthocyanins found in wine. The main protective properties of anthocyanins are inflammation and collagen. They neutralize enzymes that damage connective tissue. They also repair damaged proteins in the walls of the blood vessel.
Among many other helpful properties that anthocyanins contain, such as protecting against neurological diseases, being a powerhouse against arteriosclerosis, fighting diabetes and so much more, it is definitely one of the most potent chemicals found in acai berries. Combined with the phytochemicals, these two ‘hidden secrets’ of the acai berry juice make it one of the most powerful superfoods available.
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