Acai Berry Benefits
Acai berry provides many great benefits for weight loss. We know that obesity is the leading cause of diabetes, hypertension, arthritis and is intimately involved in many cancers including breast and pancreatic. The list of problems caused by obesity is endless. See, medical doctors are NOT taught diet and nutrition in medical school. Yeah, of course we go through the elementary nutrition and metabolism instruction, but we do NOT get weight loss and the treatment of obesity.
Acai berry is more potent than a variety of other common fruits and popular herbs. That is the main reason for the increase in popularity of this particular fruit, which has achieved superfood status.
The breakdown of antioxidant content of the purest forms of this fruit is as compared to the following fruits and herbs:
- Gingko biloba: One informative source indicates that the antioxidant count of acai berry is five times more potent than in this herb. This is saying quite a bit, considering ginkgo one of the most useful herbs consumed today. This fact changes the way people think, and provides a challenge for people to change their diets.
- Red Wine Grapes: Acai berry is said to contain 10 to 30 times more antioxidants (anthocyanins) than red wine grapes. The specific difference in potency depends upon which two forms of either of these fruits are compared. For example juices, pulps, or whole berries all contain varied potencies of antioxidants.
- Blueberries: It contains at least two times the cancer-fighting agents present in blueberries. One source suggests at least three times the potency of blueberries.
- Pomegranates: This fruit contains two times less of antioxidants. This is quite a revelation, considering this fruit used to be considered very powerful.
- Mangos: This is a very popular tropical fruit. It is yellow in color and tastes a little like a peach but is tarter. It is said to contain up to 50 times less cancer-fighting properties than the acai berry.
