Tim Roberts asked:


By now, you have most likely heard of acai berries. You can hardly look around without seeing something about this little berry on television, the Internet, or in magazines. But do you really know why the acai berry has reached such rock star status? Acai berries are native to the rainforests of Brazil and the Amazon and have been well known there for generations. It was only until recently that acai has been touted all over the world as a major source of anti-oxidants. In fact, acai berries have twice the anti-oxidants of blueberries.

Acai berries are tiny little grape-like fruit that are dark purple in color. The berry does not stay fresh for long, so many sellers will freeze-dry the fruit to maintain its health benefits. Therefore, acai berry must be experienced through other products like acai berry extract. So even though you can’t actually eat a fresh acai berry here in the Unites States, you can experience its health benefits through the extract. Acai berries contain many vitamins, minerals, amino-acids and other fatty acid compounds essential to the body. And, there are ample health benefits to this little berry that have been reported.

Acai berries have been reported to assist with flushing out toxins in the body after eating the fruit or ingesting acai berry extract. Once the toxins have been flushed out, the acai works to regulate and make your whole digestive system healthier. Digestive health is paramount to a strong immune system, so while the acai is making your digestive system healthier, it is also strengthening your immune system. Because acai berries are very rich in omega, you will possibly benefit from lower cholesterol as well. In fact, the sustained use of acai berry products is said to reduce the effects of aging. That’s a lot for a little berry.

Another great benefit is that there are minimal side effects that have been reported with ingesting acai berries. It is a fruit and not some manmade compound. Your body responds to acai berries in the same way that it would with any other fruit or natural products. There should not be any shock to your system or initial ill effects. With any supplement, you want to see how your body responds. Hopefully, acai berries will help you accomplish your goals whether it is to become healthier, lose weight, or just have more energy.

I highly recommend purchasing a bottle of acai berry extract and to avoid signing up for any free trial offers. Most of these offers are misleading because they make it seem like you only pay for shipping and can test out the benefits of acai without any hassles. The reality is that it is a hassle to cancel these free trials and you may end up paying a hefty monthly charge between $50-$80 if you do not cancel in time. Regardless of where you purchase acai extract, it is best to buy the freeze-dried kind because it is stated that freeze-dried acai maintains the full health benefits of acai as if it were picked straight from the original palms from where it grew.

Kevin Dillan asked:


Acai Berry Power 500 has become a popular supplement for those who want to lose weight. I’m sure that you must have seen so many advertisements for Acai Berry Power 500 online, on the TV and basically everywhere you look. So does it really work? Or is it a scam? This article will help you decide.

Acai Berries have been used by desert bushmen for years before modern scientists studied it to confirm that it indeed has hunger suppressant qualities in it. Acai Berry products hardness the essence of Acai Berries to bring you the same benefits of the plant itself. Acai Berry products have a high level of Phenol which boosts your immune system as well as high levels of anti-oxidants that help fuel your body. Acai Berry Power 500 is also said to help the human libido. Acai supplements also have a high level of fiber and iron which help bowel movements as well. Acai based products come in the form or pills or juices and can be taken in either form depending on your preference. Try one form for a short period and switch to the other to see if you like it better or not.

The flip side of taking Acai Berry Power 500 is that it’s not a silver bullet to end obesity and is, like any other supplement, meant as an aid to weight loss. It is not a cure or a preventive measure for diseases. And like other supplements some people have reactions to it so make sure you ask your doctor before you take it. Make sure that you buy it from reputable stores or websites as there are lots of claims that some people sell cheap alternatives that have no Acai Berry extracts at all. So be careful about where you buy it.

Robert asked:


If you have been hearing a lot about acai berry juice and all the attractive benefits a person could extract from it, you might be thinking that this is probably the newest wonder plant to top all wonder plants. However, acai (pronounced in the local tongue as “asai” or a-sigh-ee) has been cultivated, harvested and used by the local populace in the South American regions since time immemorial. The outside world has just been a little tardy catching up with the many healthful benefits of this wonder plant – but certainly, it is catching up in leaps and bounds.

Although organic acai has the most healthful benefits possible, many people prefer to take acai-based processed products like berry juice with acai extracts. Aside from being more palatable, it is also most convenient. People can certainly make fruit shakes using either semi-processed berries, but in this time and age, it is easier to grab a ready made bottle and pour out a serving. The nutritional value is the same for both. In many cases, people would lobby for fresh fruit juices, but this is almost impossible when it comes to acai.

As a rule, the acai berry deteriorates rather quickly after being harvested. That is basically the reason why it is very difficult to find fresh berries in the local fruit stalls. Often, berries immediately go semi-processing to help retain the nutrients within the berries; and these processing include drying, freezing or even freeze-drying. So unless you want to go to the Amazon or Brazil and wait for harvest season near or within the plantations, creating really fresh acai juices or shakes on your own can be such a task.

Bottled acai berry juice is usually made from freeze-dried fruits of the acai plant. This method stores the highest concentrations of anti-oxidants as compared to the other preservation methods like drying or freezing. And we all know that anti-oxidants help slow down the aging process, making skin and bones more resilient to the wear and tear of everyday living. However, most berry juices being promoted now that contains acai extracts are touted as one of the best colon cleansing products in the market.

So is this true?

First of all, let us define what the acai fruit carries on its own. Although the pulp of the berry is rather thin as compared to other berries like grapes and lychees, it is known to be very rich source of dietary fiber. The concentration of soluble fiber then in most acai-based berry juices is rather high, and this is the elemental in the promotional of gastro-intestinal or bowel movement. Fibers help flush out toxins from the human digestive system, and at the same time, holds enough fatty acids in the body to promote elasticity in the skin. Without these, dehydration may happen, and we need not tell you that this is not particularly good for you. These fatty acids (depending on the processing that the acai undergoes) may contain omega3, omega6, omega9 and mono saturated oleic acid. So yes, juices or shakes made with acai extracts can be one of the best organic colon cleansing products in the market.