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Acai Berry Extract (Anti-Oxidant) (N) *233
Acai Berry Extract are high in essential fatty acids
omegas that have been found to lower both LDL & HDL
cholesterol levels. They are also a remarkable
concentration of antioxidants to help combat premature
aging. Acai Berry is a dense source of a particular
class of flavonoids called anthocyanins. The ORAC value
of Acai Berry is higher than any other edible berry on
the planet. Acai Berry is also an excellent source of
dietary fiber. Acai Berry is a dense source of
particular class of flavonoids called anthocyanins
(red-blue phenols with potent antioxidant properties.
The Acai Berry: Journal of
Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2006
– Pronounced ah-sah-ee, the grape-sized berries were
first used by the tribes of the Amazon jungle as a
cure for various ailments. The tribes credit the
Acai "The Fruit of Life," with preventing;
arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure,
cancer, and all diseases. What has been discovered
through research is that they seem to be right. The
tribes of the Amazon living among the Acai Palm
trees have amazingly managed to fight off the many
diseases and ailments commonly found around the
world. "In addition to their lack of disease, they
appear to have drastically slowed the aging process.
They have great skin and are amazingly fit no matter
what the age. They're out living all of us, with no
modern medical treatments. They give all the credit
to the Acai. It's a natural fountain of youth." –
Dr. Jeff Sisk – US Medical Science and Research Team
2006. The Acai has received major endorsements
as the "world's most powerful super food for
health and vitality," from world renowned
publications such as: The Washington Post,
Men's Journal, Woman's Weekly, Vogue, The London
Times, The Perricone Promise (Dr. Nicholas
Perricone), and more. The Acai berry has already
built up a band of celebrity fans, including
Oprah Winfrey, Physician of the year Dr.
Allongo, Formula 1 racing driver Rubens
Barrichello, tennis star Andre Agassi,
singer Sting, model Gisele Bundchen, Daytona
500 winner Geoff Bodine, and the list goes on and
on.
Brazilian berry destroys cancer
cells in lab, UF study shows:
The study showed
extracts from acai berries triggered a self-destruct
response in up to 86 percent of leukemia cells
tested, said Stephen Talcott, an assistant professor
with UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural
Sciences. "Acai berries are already considered the
richest fruit source of antioxidants," Talcott said.
"This study was an important step toward learning
what people may gain from using beverages, dietary
supplements or other products made with the
berries." The Acai contains 33 times the
cholesterol fighting anthocyanin than a glass of red
wine, a Daily Value (DVS) of calcium, twice the DVS
of Vitamin E and a substantial amount of dietary
fiber. "The health benefits exceed anything else you
can put into your body. It's not just a super
food, it's the perfect food." The Orac value
was critical in the outcome of this study. The acai
used in this study was freeze dried within 18 hours
of being harvested. This is absolutely essential in
retaining the Orac value *Oxygen Radical Absorbent
Capacity. Companies will sell the acai in many
forms, but to get the full benefit of the acai, be
sure the berry is freeze dried immediately when
harvested.
Acai Berries
grow on an Amazon Palm Tree and have been prized for
hundreds of years by Brazilian natives for their ability
to provide a sense of strength, energy, and a high
nutritional content.
Acai Berries
are high in essential fatty acids & omegas that have
been found to lower both LDL & HDL cholesterol levels.
They are
also a remarkable concentration of antioxidants to help
combat premature aging. Acai Berry is a dense source of
a particular class of flavonoids called anthocyanins.
The ORAC value of Acai Berry is higher than any other
edible berry on the planet. Acai Berry is also an
excellent source of dietary fiber
Additional Facts about Acai Berry:
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Acai
Berry is a dense source of particular class of
flavonoids called anthocyanins (red-blue phenols
with potent antioxidant properties)
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Anthocyanins are a group of phytochemicals in red
wine thought to contribute to the "French paradox",
i, e. France has one of the lowest incidences of
heart disease of any westernized society despite a
prevalence of smoking and a diet high in saturated
fat and cholesterol (5). Acai pulp contains 10-30
times the anthocyanins of red wine per equal volume
(1).
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The
primary anthocyanin in .Acai is cyanidin-3 glucoside
(1), Cyanidin-3- glucoside has been found to be 3.5
times stronger than Trolox (vitamin E analogue) and
the predominate anthocyanin found in red wine
(nalvadin-3-glucoside) in an ORAC analysis (measure
of antioxidant capacity) (2).
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Anthocyanins have been found to "exhibit numerous
potential therapeutic effects including treatment of
diabetic retinopathy and fibrocystic disease of the
breast in human" (2). "Other potential physiological
effects of anthocyanins include radiation
¬protective, chemopratective, vasoprotective and
anti-inflammatory agents" (2),
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The
fatty acid ratio of Acai resembles that of olive
oil, which is thought to be a contributing factor to
the low incidence of heart disease in Mediterranean
populations (1, 5),
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60%
Oleic (Omega 9) a monounsaturated, essential fatty
acid, helps lower LDL (harmful cholesterol) while
maintaining HDL, (beneficial cholesterol) levels
(5).
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12%
Linoleic (Omega 6) a polyunsaturated, essential
fatty acid, has been found to lower both LDL and HL
levels (5).
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Fatty
acids aid in the transport and absorption of
fat-soluble vitamins ice. Vitamins A, E, D, and
K(3).
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Acai
contains valuable phytosterols
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Sterols
are components of plant cell membranes providing
numerous benefits to the human body, namely the
reduction of blood plasma cholesterol (5)
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Sterols
are currently being used to treat symptoms
associated with BP.
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