Not Just Fool’s Gold: Uncover the Powers of the Real Acai Berry

The acai berry has been known for its amazing benefits for health concerns, such as heart disease, diabetes, poor sleep, digestive disorders, and arthritis, as well as for its powerful anti-aging properties and effectiveness in aiding weight loss. But lately certain acai products have come under fire by the Better Business Bureau due to false claims and lack of promised results. Celebrities like Oprah and Rachel Ray are outraged at the use of their names to endorse such products and are stepping in to aid in the fight. What’s the real story behind the acai berry? The following article will set the record straight about this superfruit and its numerous health benefits.

The following are just a few of the many health concerns that can be addressed and benefited by acai.

Anti-Aging
Acai berry has anti-aging components and powerful antioxidant properties. In fact, it has been said to have up to 10 times the antioxidant powers of both blueberries and grapes. It helps you look and feel younger because of the vitamins and minerals it contains, especially Vitamin E.  These vitamins protect your skin from harmful elements and inflammation caused from aging.

Arthritis
This is actually a more recent discovery of the effects acai berry may have on arthritis.  Acai berries have a high concentration of anthocyanin (an antioxidant), which may prevent imminent harm and damage to connective tissues, such as tissues in the joints. Inflammation in joints will often weaken cell membranes of joint cells.  Anthocynin has the ability to fortify the cell membranes, which is why acai berry is helpful in arthritis.

According to studies, arthritis can be linked to inflammation caused from the digestive system.  Anthocyanins, found in the acai berry, have been proven to detoxify the digestive system.  Inflammations, such as arthritis can then be alleviated or eliminated. 

Thyroid Problems
Acai berry does not actually cure hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism or any other thyroid problems.  However, acai berry may help to alleviate the systems that are associated with this condition.  If you have been diagnosed with the above thyroid conditions or any thyroid condition, it is vital that you seek the advice of a medical doctor.  However, acai berry can help make a patient feel more comfortable.  It is recommended that before you take acai berry to address thyroid issues you contact your doctor or other healthcare provider to prevent any possible interactions.

Weight Loss
Acai berry helps to increase metabolism, which is a vital step in successful weight-loss.  An increased metabolism helps your body to burn calories more efficiently.  Additionally, the acai berry helps to cleanse the body (especially the colon), which will help rid your body of fats instead of storing them. That stored fat eventually becomes toxic and can have negative effects on your overall health.

Mental Fogginess
The natural properties of acai berry may stimulate a better focus and clearer head.  This is attributed to the energy you may get with acai berry, which in turn will help make you more alert.

Energy Loss
Acai berry contains huge portions of fatty acids, protein and carbohydrates, which are effective energy sources. 

Other Benefits
Some of the other alleged benefits of the acai fruit include:

• Improves digestion
• Supports better sleep
• Boosts the immune system
• Eases diabetes
• Balances cholesterol levels
• Enhances circulation
• Assists with healthy heart function

Some people who have introduced acai to their diets have also claimed to observe such health benefits as:

• Reduction in incidence of seizures
• Combats depression

How do you get acai berry?
Acai berry is a fruit and can be eaten by anyone; however, it is not always easy to obtain it in its fresh form.  There are other forms of acai berry, such as pills, powders, and juices. But don’t be fooled by “fake” products that claim to contain acai (but don’t) and still promise results. Include the “real” acai in your daily diet to help alleviate, prevent or eliminate potential health conditions.

Acai berry is an excellent natural cure with powerful benefits against many health concerns. The above list contains only a few that can be helped by this amazing fruit.