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The acai berry can only be grown on a palm tree that is found in the rainforests of Brazil. It has only been in the past five years or so that sophisticated processing methods have enabled the acai berry to be available for wide-reaching utilization.

The acai berry is chock-full of a variety of wholesome nutrients. It is believed that this berry can be advantageous for a multitude of ailments including obesity, heart disease and the prevention of cancer. Few scientific studies have confirmed the efficacy of the actual berry but many studies have confirmed the effectiveness of the nutrients contained within the berry.

The acai is a deep purple hue. This color is truly a essential antioxidant called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are also rich in red wine and blueberries. Studies on laboratory mice showed a unquestionable benefit for weight loss when the mice were given purified anthocyanins. The antioxidant is also understood to have a large effect on heart health and the health of the entire cardiovascular system. The acai berry actually contains 10 to 30 times more anthocyanins than red wine.

Our cardiovascular health can obtain enormous advantages from anthocyanins. Studies show that this antioxidant can enhance blood circulation, thwart blood clots, relax blood vessels and avert atherosclerosis. Further studies are concluding that anthocyanins also have antiviral and antiallergenic properties and they may even contribute to cancer prevention by blocking carcinogens on a molecular level and encouraging tumor cell death.

Acai berries also contain a wealth of healthy fats that is similar in structure to the fats found in olive oil. They include oleic acid, a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid and linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid. Both of these fatty acids contribute to cardio health by lowering LDL cholesterol, or the "lousy" kind and maintaining healthy levels of HDL cholesterol levels, or the "healthy" kind. These healthy fats also raise the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, which are important to good health.

The fatty acids found in the acai berry penetrate the cell membranes and make them more supple. This allows for hormones, neurotransmitters and insulin receptors to work more ably, which in turn critically reduces inflammation, which is a leading cause of the tribulations usually coupled with aging, including wrinkles, gray hair and dementia.

Perhaps the most important advantage that can be ascribed to the acai berry is the anti-aging capacities. The acai berry contains necessary nutrients such as antioxidants, essential fatty acids and amino acids, all of which are beneficial in slowing the aging process.

The acai berry is truly an remarkably advantageous dietary discovery. This little berry has one of the highest antioxidant capacities of any food, the healthy fat content is outstanding and the protein and fiber just give more to its first-rate nutritional profile. The acai berry is truthfully an astounding dietary finding.