20 Reasons For Taking Açaí Berry Supplements

The Acai berry is known to have many health advantages, some of which are still being discovered, and some are not so well known. So, I thought that I would compile a list of 20 reasons why everyone should be taking Açaí berry supplements.

While this list may not be all-inclusive, it should at least give you some ideas on how this super food can improve your life.

1. Protects Against Disease – The phenols (flavonoids) protect the body against disease.
2. Provides Nutrients – Açaí and its multitude of antioxidants and other minerals provide needed nutrients.
3. Helps Immune System – Many chemical compounds found in Açaí are anti-mutagenic, helping the immune system fight against cellular degeneration and other attacks against our DNA.
4. Strengthens the Body – It strengthens the body, even in sexual responses and has been known to be called the ‘Viagra of the Amazon’.
5. Sense of Well-Being – The phyto-ceuticals in the Açaí berry are similar to the compounds in wine grapes. They aid in the fight against weight gain and promote wellness both in body and mind – a sense of well-being. Açaí contains ten times the antioxidants of grapes (two times that of blueberries).
6. Restorative Abilities – Many of the Açaí antioxidants are ‘super’ or ‘powerful’ in that they are restorative to other antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E and glutathione.
7. Fights Back – As pathogens, antigens, mutagens and carcinogens enter the body or are created by the body’s own metabolism, they wreak havoc on cell membranes, the mitochondrial DNA (15 times more susceptible to DNA damage than the nucleus DNA) Açaí phyto-nutrients fight back, slowly down or eliminating stress.
8. Helps the Eyes – Vision acuity is strengthened and many forms of eye disease are diminished or counterattacked – including glaucoma and macular degeneration. Açaí’s antioxidants aid the retina.
9. Contains Quality Fatty Acids – Açaí berries have quality fatty acids (omega) iron, amino acids, dietary fibre and other vitamins, including vitamin P – flavonoids. All of these aid the cells in performing their vital functions and transfer nutrients into the cell.
10. Aids Digestion – Enzymes and co-factors (like coenzyme Q10) are vital nutrients. Açaí berry is full of these neutraceuticals. They aid digestion, transference of nutrients and help chemical interactions.
11. Youthful Energy – The Açaí fruit is noted for giving youthful energy as it strengthens the body’s defense systems, freeing up energy for other uses.
12. Helps Lower Cholesterol – Some of the Açaí berry constituents are similar to olive oil – lowering LDL cholesterol (the bad ones). These types of fatty acids transport and aid the absorbency of fat-soluble vitamins A, E, D and K.
13. Loaded with Vitamins & Minerals – The Açaí berry contains vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), C (ascorbic acid), E (tocopherols); and iron potassium and phosphorous – vital to each cell’s well-being.
14. Aids the Circulatory System – The Açaí berry’s flavonoid antioxidants aid all aspects of circulatory health. They strengthen the veins, protect against stroke and heart attacks and help stop atherosclerosis.
15. Cancer Help – The phyto-chemicals in the flavonoids (polyphenols) of the Açaí berry are anti-mutagenic, first fighting off cancerous causes attacks, strengthening the immune system. Other potential physiological effects of anthocyanins include radiation protective, chemo protective, vaso-protective and anti-inflammatory agents.
16. Lower in Sugars – The Açaí berry is low in sugars (for a fruit) and also helps the body’s pancreas regulate sugar.
17. Rich in Iron and Fibre – This berry is very rich in iron and fibre and is strongly recommended for elderly people with digestive problems.
18. Aids in Sleep Disorders – The constituents of the Açaí berry aid in sleep disorders. It also helps people sleep more normally and provides nutrients to the muscles, helping them perform better and relax better.
19. Protein & Amino Acids – Protein is the cellular building block. Amino acids are components of proteins. The Açaí berry has a perfect essential amino acid complex. The Açaí berry has more protein than eggs and is loaded with amino acids.
20. Cleanses & Detoxifies – The Açaí berry has been used for centuries in folk medicine as a way of cleansing and detoxifying the body.

As you can see, the Açaí berry has a multitude of uses that can be beneficial to the health and wellbeing of just about everybody.

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