You may have recently heard about Acai berry powder and the amazing benefits you can gain from taking it as a supplement. Acai berry powder, the new super-food, can be consumed in many forms, pills, juices and the most convenient form, Acia berry powder. Is Acia berry powder the real deal or just the latest marketing ploy, created to drain you of your hard earned cash?

The Acai berry is found in the Brazilian Amazon. They are picked from the Acai palm tree which grows along the Amazon River. This amazing seedy, grape-like fruit has been used by native Brazilians for years. The Acai berry is not only know for its groundbreaking health benefits but also its unique flavor, a chocolaty berry mix.

What can you expect to gain by taking this newly discovered cure-all, Acai berry powder?

1. Weight Loss
2. Increased Energy
3. Better Digestion
4. Improved Sleep
5. Enhanced Mental Health
6. Stronger Immune System
7. Healthier Skin
8. Youthful Complexion
9. Body Detoxification
10. Improved Circulation
11. Healthier Heart

So what's in an Acia berry that makes it so healthy?

• Fatty Acids Acia berries contain two of the most important fatty acids, Omega 6 and Omega 9. These are the fatty acids found in seafood and olive oil, and have been proven to help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
• Phytosterols beta sitosterol is found in seeds, nuts, beans and grains and has been proven to help to promote urinary and prostate health. Beta Sitosterol has also been studied to be used to help treat certain types of cancer.
• Amino Acids Acia berries contain the amino acids tyrosine, valine, arginine, phenylalanine, lysine, methionine, cystine, tryptophan, threonine, isoleucine, histidine, alanine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, and hydroxyproline. These amino acids help improve muscle regeneration, endurance, strength and development. Amino acids also help to detoxify your body and create immune complexes.

Acia berries are very rich in antioxidants and have a higher ORAC score than blueberries or pomegranates. ORAC, a food's Oxygen Radical Absorbency Capacity score determines how rich in antioxidants it is. Why are antioxidants important? Antioxidants help eliminate oxygen free radicals, which have been proven to cause many disease such as cancer and heart disease. Foods with a high ORAC score can help protect your cells against oxidative damage. Exposure to polluted air, radiation from the sun and electrical appliances and toxic foods also contribute to creating oxygen free radicals in your body. If antioxidants help prevent these toxins from harming your body, then it is safe to say that foods that are more rich in antioxidants and with a higher ORAC score are better for you.

It seems as the years go buy our society is becoming more and more obsessed with physical health and age and disease prevention. Every few months there's another miracle vitamin or supplement that is supposed to help prevent physical deterioration.

Do I think that Acai berries will do what everyone is claiming they can do? I'm not sure, but I'll tell you what. I am definitely going to try it and find out. The only draw back to this wonderful new supplement, is the price attached to it. Acai berry supplements seem to be extremely expensive and a bit over priced. Ah well, I guess that's just supply and demand and if the fruit even delvers a fraction of what is promised it's worth every penny.

Hope you enjoyed the hub,

Kegnum