What the Heck Is an Acai Berry?
It was not any popular until recently when its intensive promotion began in media channels upon discovery that the berries contained very important nutrients like antioxidants and dietary fiber that are very useful in keeping the body in good health while checking the aging process.
It is believed that the nutritional composition of Acai Berry protects the body from inflammation and free radicals which are actually the two major causes of aging and associated degenerative diseases.
This is made possible by the antioxidant present in the Acai Berry which eradicates the free radicals-highly unstable molecules missing an electron.
The radicals are continuously produced by the body during normal metabolic processes and also in response to environmental elements like radiation and pollution.
If left alone, these free radicals will simply take a way the electrons available in healthy cells, thus damaging DNA and in effect lead to increased chances of developing degenerative diseases like cancer and diseases of the heart.
Acai Berry therefore plays the role of fighting this process as well as combating inflammation and wrinkles.
It is available in most stores for natural products in form of powder and capsules.
The fruit of Acai Berry can be used to make yogurt, smoothies and juice drinks which you can find really enjoyable to make.
Its taste is very close to that of chocolate and is commonly referred to as a hint for chocolate.
Currently, there are no major negative side effects that have been found to be associated with Acai Berry and this could perhaps be attributed to the fact that it is a fruit.
ORAC Score This is a measurement system that measures the ability of an antioxidant to defend against the free radicals that accelerate aging and other related problems; where the degree of ability is given in terms of the ORAC value.
The ORAC value of Acai Berry has been found to be outstanding, implying a very strong ability.