If you have been listening to health news or watching Oprah, then you have undoubtedly heard the latest news about the Acai berry. The Acai berry has been used by tens of thousands of people who have been trying to shed excess weight and gain extra energy. This is in fact, is one of the main benefits of the berry. It can also produce an overall feeling of well-being as it provides extra energy and helps to stimulate brain function.
The Acai berry's benefits have been so powerful that Oprah recently did small except talking about the benefits of this wonder food. The Acai Berry grows in The Amazon Jungle. This berry has extremely potent antioxidant properties that help to ward off toxins in the body which can cause enormous damage to body tissues, cause premature aging and death.
The Acai berry is also rich in vitamins such as vitamins and minerals; it is rich in the B's such as B1, B2, and B3. So what makes this berry so rich in antioxidants? The presence of anthocyanins, which are flavonoids, that help to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.
This berry is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are essential fats that the body needs on a daily basis. These fats can be obtained by grains, fish, which is why the Acai berry is called the new "superfood".
You can find this berry in supplement and juice form. It is also interesting to note that as it does help to increase energy and aid in fat loss, it contains more antioxidants than wine.