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Choosing an acai capsule is one of the most important decisions you probably will ever made. The key is to find one that is effective enough, but also is a safe dose.

No official FDA daily allowance has been yet established in regards to what dose would be safe or effective. However, other reliable sources suggest taking a dosage of approximately 1000 mg a day.Furthermore, several studies have been conducted that show no evidence of harmful side effects in users of acai products. Therefore, most people are generally assured of being safe when using this fruit.

Of course, you can never be too sure though. If you are in doubt about the safety of this fruit you may want to conduct your own research. However, so far if there is any evidence at all that capsules that contain this fruit would cause harm it is not likely to be because of the acai in it.

Any harmful complications that result from using certain capsules are most likely because of other additives or preservatives. Furthermore, some products might be made with substances to which certain people are allergic.

This is not to say acai berry could never cause harm at all. For instance, one source suggests that it is not recommended for those who suffer from an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa. This is due to the fact that it often acts as an appetite suppressant.

Furthermore, anyone who has trouble maintaining weight for any reason is not recommended to use it in high dosages. However, for most people this fruit usually helps more than it would hurt.

The lesson here to be learned is to just use it in moderation. Furthermore, also know how to choose the most effective acai product. Usually those that are made with fruit grown without using pesticides or herbicides are best. Likewise, you will want to make sure you use capsules that are not loaded with excess fillers and preservatives.

One of the best ways to know that you are getting the best product is to read the ingredient list. This will save you quite a bit of time, money, and hassle in the future.

The freeze-dried filled acai capsules are probably the best to use. This form of the fruit usually retains most of the nutritional content of the original berry for up to three years.

Capsule is not the only form of this fruit available though. It is also available in pulp forms and packets of powders that can be used in a variety of deserts and smoothies. Therefore, people can enjoy this fruit and reap the nutritional rewards of it in many ways.

Three super berries contended for popularity the past few years. They are mangosteen, pomegranate, and acai. Who do you think the winner was/is?

Well, according to some studies, part of the reason why acai berries have achieved “superfood status” is for this main reason: These small purple gems contain far more cancer-fighting agents than nearly any other fruit.This valuable Brazilian commodity is known to trump mangosteen and pomegranate by far in this respect. The greatest of this fruit does not stop there, however.

This fruit is also far more anti-oxidant potent than most common fruits eaten in the Western World. It also is more comprehensive than other fruits.

For instance, it contains the Vitamin C that is present in oranges, apples, or grapefruit. However, it also contains more potent amounts of immune builders than grapes, strawberries, or mangoes (different than mangosteens).

This very powerful fruit also is very comparable in antioxidant count to other substances. For instance, powdered cocoa is another one that is way up there and acai berries often run neck-and-neck for first place next to cocoa.

This very rich food is seemingly all-powerful. It would probably be one of those commodities that people could survive on for longer than other foods. It also has quite a few healing qualities. This berry is often the winner.

However, certain forms of it are more of a winner than others. Usually supplies of it that have been processed and preserved within 24 hours of harvest offer the most nutritional benefit.

Freeze-dried varieties of this fruit as well as frozen pulp also provide quite a bit of nutritional value. However, users need to beware that this winning fruit also comes in watered-down formulas that are not effective at all.

The winner is definitely acai in many cases. However, you must be careful as always. You get what you pay for when you are purchasing a supply of this valuable food.

This fruit which originated in the Amazon is now known worldwide. It has become a part of people’s breakfast menus, been made into a cocktail at social gatherings, and has become a summer refreshment.

Five benefits often experienced of using this fruit, beside taste include the following:

1. This fruit is rich in antioxidants such as Vitamin C and polyphenols. It is said to be much more useful for fighting cancer than blueberries, pomegranates, red wine grapes, and a host of other fruits.

2. It has been known for its antiseptic qualities in times past. The ancient Brazilian tribes were among the first people to use it to clean wounds. It also is used today by athletes because people who consume acai berry on a regular basis recover quicker from injury.

3. This fruit provides a healthy supply of energy. It contains an appropriate dosage of carbohydrates that helps keep the body going all day long.

4. This particular fruit is one of the only ones that contain as many omega oils as it does. These properties help keep blood pressure down and the heart rate normal.

5. Blood sugar is regulated, which helps diabetes patients keep their condition under control. It is a great supply of sweetener for those who cannot eat excess sugar.

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More research is also being conducted on this fruit’s ability to ward off cancers, such as leukemia. Already various solutions that contain acai berry in them were used to test these malignant cells in a lab setting.

More effort is also being made to determine how useful this product is in preventing heart disease. It is also said to help stop aging in people.

Acai berry is usually not consumed as a fresh fruit, because of its bitter taste. However, it is processed in pure forms as a pulp or powder. It also is mixed with chocolate or other fruit juices, granola, and fresh fruits in order to create quite a variety of menu items.

It is critical that you read up on the latest news about acai facts. It will help you choose the right product. Taking time to learn the latest news that reveals new information that can really help you make the right choice.

I would advise you to that you make sure that the product you invest your money on meets your expectations as well as ORAC production standards. One recommended company is Sambazon because it uses only organically-grown crop.Another is Mona Vie because many people have already tried their juices because they are made with a reasonably potent supply of this amazing fruit.

The list below reveals fantastic characteristics of some of the highest-rated supplies of acai that you can purchase today:

*The number one acai brands usually are certified organic and kosher products. The methods used to process the valuable items on their list of commodities sold that contain this fruit involve careful sanitation procedures as well as rigorous inspection. What this means is that the products do not contain any pesticides, herbicides, or “icides” of any kind used to process them.

*It is also necessary to, make sure the items you select that include a potent amount of this choice berry measure at a proper pH level when tested.The amount of alkalinity in a juice, extract, powder, or pulp created this berry will help determine its effectiveness.

*It is also advantageous to you if the product contains no artificial fillers, excess sugar (only natural sweetener would be best), and no fillers or preservatives. If so, you can prevent a host of other health problems from occurring. Usually you do not have to worry if the product consists of the purest form of this fruit because it is tested safe.

*Along In addition, you should keep an eye out for products that have at least a 4:1 potency ratio. (This will be explained in future blog posts).

*You will also want to find out what the ORAC score of the product is, because the higher the better. For instance, the Amazon Thunder product scores at 3300 orac units per 1.1fl oz.

If you choose the right products it could benefit you for decades to come. This amazing Brazilian fruit is said to help prevent cancer, cure diseases, fight off virusal sicknesses, kill bacterial infections, and more.

It also is said to be a very plentiful supply of proteins and energy. The purest formulas that include this fruit contain no caffeine or other artificial boosters.

This little amazing Amazon berry has been called many things, included “Superfood” and “Miracle Berry.” The most extensive research conducted on this food item was gathered within the past couple of years.

For instance, a University of Florida study had indicated that this fruit may have some profound affect on cancer cells. During a study involving cell cultures researchers found that this fruit had killed up to 86 percent of the cells tested.

Of course, at this time it was only cell cultures that were tested. Therefore, researchers such as Stephen Talcott indicated that the intention was not to give anyone any false hope.

However, he did also mention that this study would probably help people understand more about the power of what using acai could do. “This study was an important step toward learning what people may gain from using beverages, dietary supplements or other products made with the berries.”

More information might be needed regarding the advancement of this study. Part of what makes it a challenge to complete research on this fruit is its very short shelf life. The value of fresh acai berry diminishes greatly after about 24 hours of harvest.

However, it is made into other forms that help preserve it for future use. At the time these research results were first reported (January 12, 2006) the market of acai products in preserved forms was only in existence for about five years.

In times prior to this the full benefit of this “miracle berry” was only experienced in the Brazilian Amazon area. It was quite the development that has occurred on the UF campus.

Additional Details

During these University of Florida studies that took place in 2006 this fruit was actually formed into six different chemical extracts. Each of these was prepared into several different concentrations.

At least four of these different mixtures made were able to kill 35 percent to 86 percent of cancer cells when applied for 24 hours. This was considered to be an amazing breakthrough which helped restore the faith in people that natural solutions to major health problems could be available.

Additional Publicity

Acai fruit has also received additional publicity. For instance, in November of 2006 news hit that this fruit could possibly be linked to prevention of Alzheimer’s disease as well as cancer. This information was presented on the Denver Channel website.

More recently (Feb. 15, 2008) this food was briefly mentioned in an article entitled “Food for your heart” which was displayed on the CBS website. In addition, a video production pertaining to this fruit was part of an NBC “Five Life-Changing Foods” presentation.

As it turns out, this food is right up there with dried seaweed, alligator meat, and other unusual foods. The secret of the ancient Amazons is out!

The acai berry has been very widely publicized. It is right up there with other foods such as alligator meats, dried seaweed, There is a very good reason why this is true.

For one, acai berry has at last 10 times the amount of antioxidants in them than blueberries and twice the antioxidants in them as blueberries or pomegranates. It is considered an excellent addition to anyone’s diet.

Benefits

According to one report still on the Today show website this fruit “increases circulation” and “most importantly lowers inflammation.” It is noted for its fairly high fiber content as well as its content of mono-saturated fats Phytosterols.

It helps people gain more energy and could even contribute to regularity. The Omega oils present in this fruit help regulate the body’s heart beat and the B-Vitamins present in it help maintain the red blood cells.

Usage and Availability

The this fruit in its original form tastes slightly bitter, in a way much like cocoa which also has a high antioxidant count. Usually it is cooked and pureed and made into a paste. It is available in a variety of forms that make it far more ingestible than if it were in its original form.

For instance, one favorite treat consumed by many people contained acai berry. It is a frozen treat called sorbet, which is very recognizable by its dark purple color:

This product is also found in several other forms as well. It is found in nearly every health store now in capsules, freeze-dried powders, pulps, and smoothies. Recipes have been created to help people enjoy this fruit at any time of the day.

Acai berry made the news many times and there is good reason for that. This is a fruit that has reached international status. In fact, it has been called the #1 Superfood by people such as Dr. Perricone.

An article printed at the CBS Early Show website printed an article which contained information about some of the healthiest foods in the world. Some of the other foods besides Acai on this list included nuts (almonds in particular), dried herbs and spices, and exotic fruits.

Among the other exotic fruits that have been very widely publicized (i.e. mangosteen, guava) acai berry was one of the top ones on this list. This very valuable commodity is known for its high concentration of B Vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, and Omega-3 fatty acids.

This fruit also contains a small amount of Omega-9, which is another fatty acid that is important to the body. This fruit also contains a healthy energy supply generated by the carbohydrates present within it.

Furthermore, this fruit contains a high concentration of polyphenols and other antioxidants. These help build up the body’s immune system and helps fight off various types of cancers, illnesses, and diseases.

This fruit is even said to be more powerful in the fight against cancer than red wine grapes. It also is proven to be far more anti-oxidant potent than blueberries, mangoes, and other fruits.

Additional Facts

This fruit has always been most noted for its high antioxidant count. Therefore, it has been noted as one of the most powerful natural sources against various types of cancer. However, this fruit also has historically been thought of as useful in a variety of other ways.

Some of the earliest uses of it were in application to wounds and snakebites. This fruit is believed to have very strong antiseptic qualities. In fact, today athletes use it because of the fact that it is known to help the body recover faster from injury.

It also helps the body rejuvenate itself in the event it feels tired. It also has a positive effect on the building of muscle tissue. Furthermore, it is helpful in maintaining blood vessels as well as red blood cells.

Furthermore, studies conducted within the past few years suggest that this fruit may be very helpful in the fight against one type of cancer in particular. According to one university study evidence shows that this particular fruit had an effect on laboratory leukemia cells.

Furthermore, more and more evidence is pointing to the possibility that this fruit can help regulate the heart rate, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar levels. Therefore, it is said to be helpful in the fight against diabetes, heart failure, cardiovascular disease, and more.

Production

This fruit is believed to be most valuable in it original fresh state. The best time to use this fruit is within 24 hours of harvest. However, additional measures have been taken over the past four years to help make this fruit available to the western world.

Not only is the fresh pulp of it available but it is also available in freeze-dried or frozen forms. Capsules are filled with a dehydrated form of this fruit as well.

I would have never believed it before, but the acai berry is becoming so popular that the company that makes the Vitamin Water products now adds this fruit to one of their products.

I am now very convinced that this fruit has extra-special value. However, I do wonder if the juice is the best form or not?

The extra-special value of this fruit definately does depend highly upon how the acai berry is processed and used. Although use in juice has some benefit, it does not have much more benefit than the average fruit-unless it is packaged and processed in such a way that you can experience the full benefit of it.

Now, the general consensus is that using the fresh pulp is the best, and then possibly the frozen pulp. However, it may be still hard to ship those products in that form half way around the world. The reason why is that this berry needs to be consumed within 24 hours before you can experience the full benefit of it.

Therefore, other ways of processing it have actually proven to be more helpful than the small amount of this fruit that ends up in most juices or extracts. One of the other ways to receive these berries is to purchase the freeze dried variety of them.

This is far more potent than what is in quite a bit of other forms of this fruit. It is also much healthier than the spray-dried products, because the freeze-dried ones are not sprayed with maltodextrin or other potentially harmful substances.

Furthermore, the freeze-dried variety of this very valuable commodity retains more of its nutritional valued, unlike in the spray-dried processed product. (The heating process in spray-dried varieties is what causes this berry to lose some of its nutritional value.)

With that, the freeze-dried process also preserves the supply of this fruit used as a nutritional source for longer than the frozen or fresh variety. This will also increase the chance of users experiencing the full benefit of using this product in this form.

In fact, the freeze-dried process slows down the aging process of acai berry so much that it has been used as one food to feed astronauts. This fruit almost restores to its original state when reconstituted with water. One of the recommended supplies of this very nutritional food comes in a capsule form supplied by Perfect Acai.

The advantages of this product are that they are completely vegetarian tablets, and they have even been recommended by Dr. Perricone for the type of acai used to create them (purely organic Sambazon Acai). Furthermore, no fillers or other synthetic agents are used in this product. It is in the purest form as possible, with the only ingredient in it (natural vegetable coating) being what is used to contain the capsule contents.

This product is also recommended because of the fact that it contains over 500 orac units per gram. An entire bottle of the Acai Perfect product has an Orac Score of over 30,000. This fruit in its purest form is far more helpful for fighting cancer than red wine grapes, blueberries, mangos, and other fruits.

You probably already have heard by now about the acai berry. You may also have heard that it now comes in quite a variety of fresh, frozen, and dried forms.

However, you may still be wondering what the big deal about this fruit really is. You also may be wondering whether or not what they say about this fruit really is true.

Can it really help prevent cancer? Can it really reduce chance of heart failure or help build up the body’s immune system? Has it been really known by ancient medicine men for thousands of years?

If you are asking these questions you have every right to do so. You want to know that what you are purchasing is really healthy for you. You also want to know how exactly a product can benefit you.

Well, you are challenged to do your own research regarding the acai berry and the products derived from this fruit. When you do, you are most likely going to be surprised at the benefits that it has on the human body.

For instance, this fruit is known for its richness in antioxidants, which help the body fight against serious illnesses and cancer. Furthermore, the Omega-3 and Omega-9 oils contained in this fruit help maintain a healthy heart.

In addition, the natural source of carbohydrates contained in this fruit provides energy needed to complete daily tasks. People who have used a source of this #1 Super Food have been known to get going-and keep going all day long.

Before you discard the claims that you have heard about this very popular commodity consider the sources. Important people who vouch for the value of the acai fruit include Oprah Winfrey, author Dr. Perricone (author of “the Perricone Promise”) and Chris Kilham. However, they are not the only ones.

Plenty of athletes also stand behind the value of this fruit. For instance, Pipe Master Rob Machado, Skateboard Champion Bob Burnquist, and world champion surfer Kelly Slater all have found reasons to employ the acai berry into their diets. In fact, this is the number one indicator that this food is very successful in providing energy and stamina to those with an active lifestyle.

Therefore, if this #1 Superfood is good enough for famous professionals it is most likely good enough for the average person. This food has even been associated with the lifting of positive mood, which is in part because of how much better someone usually feels when consuming forms of it.

Speaking of which, this food also contains a very healthy supply of fiber. The most amount of this nutrient is present in either the fresh or frozen varieties. However, a certain amount may be found in certain freeze-dried forms.

In addition, a variety of juices and extracts that contain acai berry can provide support for mental clarity as well as cardiovascular support. Of course, the juices are not considered as valuable as the freshly processed plant which only has a shelf life of 24 hours.

However, any little bit of acai cannot possibly hurt a person. This substance is also found in many other products that are designed to provide energy, help people lose weight, and built the body’s immune system.

Ever since the value of acai berry has been re-discovered within the past ten years, new (and old) desert and treat ideas have been made with these fruit. The reason why is because people want to enjoy what they eat while they conserve on daily calories.

Furthermore, they enjoy these deserts and treats for their nutritional benefit. You will have the opportunity to see for yourself what can be created with this Super Food. Please view descriptions and images displayed below:

Examples of Tasty Acai Deserts and Treats

1. Sorbet

Anyone who loves ice cream or sherbet is likely to enjoy this frozen treat. It is packed with all the nutritional components of acai fruit (i.e. omega oils, carbohydrates, antioxidants) and tastes great to  most people. It is lower in fat than ice cream and just as tasty as most sherbets and sorbets on the market, and yet it contains real fruits rather than artificial flavorings. It especially is ideal for relief on a hot day and goes create with lunch and dinner menus.

2. Smoothies

No better way to enjoy the hot day is to cool off with a smoothie flavored with natural acai and other fruits. This tasty treat is often made with yogurt but also can be made with or without another milk or dairy product. This is a traditional Amazon favorite and is becoming more popular around the world.

3. Cocktails

Many people love to enjoy a refreshing alcoholic drink that contains this very coveted Brazilian native fruit. This is a more natural alternative offered to people who want to avoid too strong of a beverage, but yet they want to fit in socially. These types of drinks have been enjoyed year round at both indoor and outdoor parties. Multiple recipes for these types of beverages are available that call for either the fresh or frozen version of this fruit.

4. Breakfast Bowls

The above picture shows one way that this amazing fruit can be incorporated into a breakfast meal. A variety of different forms of this berry goes very well with granola, bananas, blueberries, strawberries, and other fruit or cereal. Another example of a acai breakfast bowl is shown below:

Several variations of these treats and deserts are found. Furthermore, many other ideas for incorporating the acai berry into a meal are available. This is a very convenient way to make sure your diet is very well-rounded.