Acai berry
The exotic acai berry is nothing more than the fruit of a palm tree native to South and Central America. Palm trees are harvested twice a year, but due to the inability to store and transport fresh for a long time, these useful berries do not reach us. In our country, they can only be purchased in a processed form.
Properties of the acai berry
These unusual, similar to dark grapes berries valuable for their antioxidant and dietary properties. They contain flavonoids and anthocyanins, which reliably protect against free radicals. In addition, these berries have a large supply:
- Vitamins.
- Alimentary fiber.
- Trace elements.
- Amino acids.
- Fatty acid.
- Monounsaturated Fat.
First of all, it is recommended to use these berries to improve the cardiovascular system. They reduce the concentration of harmful cholesterol and improve the structure of the blood. Linoleic and oleic acids help rid blood vessels of cholesterol deposits.
The large amount of antioxidants and ascorbic acid makes dark berries useful in the fight against cancer. Several studies have been conducted on this matter. Their result allowed us to conclude that acai fruits cause death of cancer cells in 86% of cases.
Due to the high amount of anthocyanins, these fruits can be used to prevent the development of glaucoma and other eye diseases. Also, these berries can slow down the onset of blindness in some diseases.
Eating acai berries can help you relax and promote healthy sleep. Amino acids, fatty acids and vitamins are responsible for this, affecting the production of dopamine and seratonin.
According to the traditional tribes of America, which is supported by scientific research, the acai berry can increase sexual power and libido. For these properties, valuable berries have been nicknamed "tropical Viagra".
The acai berries have shown excellent properties in the field of cosmetology. An increasing number of manufacturers add their extract to various products of their production. Acai extract allows you to improve the skin, eliminates small wrinkles, lightens pigmentation, heals acne.
In addition, the fruits of the American palm help strengthen the immune defense, improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, have a beneficial effect on the activity of the nervous system, enhance metabolism and make a person more energetic.
Where to buy acai berries
As we have already noted, acai berries are not capable of long-term storage or transportation. For this reason, in Russia you will not find them on sale in any store. You will have a chance to taste these fruits fresh only if you go to one of the countries where they grow.
In Russia and other European countries, you can buy this healthy berry only in dried form or in the form of an extract. Numerous online stores sell dried acai powder, capsules, tablets, and a liquid form of the extract. It is noteworthy that the powder form allows you to preserve up to 95% of all the beneficial properties of fresh berries.
The cost of these products is quite high, on average, 100 g of a pack of dry powder will cost you no less than 1,000 rubles excluding delivery. In the form of capsules, acai extract costs from 500 rubles, and the liquid form will cost you from 650 rubles.
Acai berry reviews
According to girls who have already tried acai berry powder, this is a very useful product, especially if you buy it from trusted online stores. Acai powder tastes like dried ground blueberries. You can eat it simply with water, add it to porridge, make milkshakes. Berry powder perfectly replaces vitamin complexes from the pharmacy, strengthens hair and nails, invigorates and soothes the nervous system. In general, the reviews from taking acai berries are only positive.
