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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Acai Berry As An Antioxidant Source

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By Carter Sinclair

In Central and South America a fruit with powerful antioxidant properties grows. The acai berry has been called a miracle fruit for health. It is about the same size as a grape but is a darker purple color. The acai berry is grown on the acai palm and grows in clusters of 3 " 5 berries. This little berry is one of the best sources of antioxidants known to man.

Free radicals can cause aging and cellular mutation as well as other diseases. Antioxidants are what protect the body from these free radicals. The main antioxidant in acai berry that does the protecting is anthocyacin. This powerful antioxidant fights off free radicals.

Acai berry contains 33 x the amount antioxidants found in grapes. Acai berry also contains polyphenols which is another powerful antioxidant.

Antioxidants and the the nutrients do much more than just fight off aging. They also fight bacteria, repair tissue damage, and boost your immune system.

Acai berry is also used for medicinal purposes. The acai is used for dyeing in MRIs, anti-inflammatorys, antibacterials, and antimutagenics.

The fruit pulp contains many nutrients, but one of the most beneficial reasons to add it to your diet is the antioxidants it contains. By doing something as simple drinking acai fruit pulp in juice, you can fight free radicals and help keep your body healthier and happier. - 24553

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1 comments:

Amy said...

Acai Berry is truly good source of antioxidant and can be a antioxidant antiaging as well because it fights off free radicals. Anyway thanks for this post and I hope that there will be more.

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