Information and Research on Acai Berry

Acai berry is known as one of the superfoods. It is a fruit that has effective antioxidant abilities which are good for our health. It contains proteins and amino acids, and is also used as a cholesterol controller.

The acai berry is small, round, and black in color, and around an inch in diameter. The acai palm on which these berries grow are very tall plants with heights ranging from 15-30 meters. This berry is one of the biggest cash crops in Brazil. Most of its flesh is taken up by a single large seed. There are different kinds of berries which are differentiated by their skin color. Some ripe ones are deep-purple in color, while some are green depending on their type.

This berry is believed to have been around for thousands of years. In the 1990s, it was first introduced in North America. It was used by the tribals of the Amazon forest for curing various diseases. The fruits grown in the Amazon are well known for their medicinal properties.

A study shows that the tribes living in Brazil use up to 2,000 out of 3,000 known fruits for various official purposes. These tribes became aware of the benefits of this fruit as it helped in building the immune system and preventing illness by fighting infections.

It was consumed as an energy food that prevented heart diseases and controlled prostate enlargement. It was known to fight 'schistosomiasis', a disease transmitted by snails which affected over 10 million people in Brazil.

The juice of this berry has innumerable benefits. It can be a good way of losing weight if combined with a proper diet and exercise. It has natural compounds that include the necessary fatty and amino acids, antioxidants, and phytosterols.

It also helps in proper functioning of the body, easy processing and digestion of food, and efficient fat burning. It also boosts the body's metabolism due to the presence of omega vitamins, and reduces the appetite due it's fiber-rich content which results in weight loss.

Glucosamine, which helps maintain healthy joints and bones, is also present in this juice. It tones the muscles and maintains the body tissue. It is also a good source of calcium that keeps the bones strong.

These berries enhance the body's immunity to fight diseases. They are grown and harvested on a rich soil that makes them full of natural nutrients. They contain all the nutrients needed to boost the immune system. If the immune system is strong, the body can resist attacks by diseases and infections, which leads to a healthy life.

If these berries are consumed on a regular basis, they slow down the aging process. The antioxidants and anthocyanins present in them help the body cells to optimize their working, which reduces wrinkles. They also contain vitamin E, which helps the body in tissue generation, as it performs the functions of an astringent which tightens and shrinks body tissues. They also help fight staph infections.

Very little is known about the acai berries till now. However, the information that is known as of now proves that these berries are very beneficial to health.