The acai berry (ah-sigh-ee) is a dark purple berry about the size of a large blueberry which grows in the flood plains of the Amazon Rainforest on acai palm trees. The Acaí berry (fruit) itself is made up mostly of a large seed, stone or pit which fills 90% of the inside of the berry. The skin and flesh portion of the berry makes up the additional 10 percent of the fruit. Once picked, typical processing of the berries involves placing the berries into a machine with a small amount of water and the berries are agitated against each other until the stones and the pulp are separated. The result of this process is a highly nutrient rich pureed or compote form of acai.
Acaí berry has a unique tropical fruit flavor which some have described as a combination of chocolate with red wine. The acai berry is well known for providing a high level nutritional benefits. Amongst the nutrient qualities of this fruit id the high levels of antioxidants also known as anthocyanins. The acai berry also contains essential Omega 3, 6, and 9 Fatty Acids (healthy fats), Amino Acids, Fiber, Iron, along with many other vitamins and minerals.
For hundreds of years, the acai berry has been a part of the daily diet of natives living in the Amazon river region in Northern Brazil. The acai berry’s reputation for healing and wellness properties are legendary. The popularity of the acai berry is now growing worldwide.
As stated earlier, acai berries contain high levels of essential fatty acids & omegas proven to lower LDL & maintain HDL cholesterol levels. The acai berry also contains high levels of antioxidants which are known to slow down premature aging. The berry is a rich source of a particular class of flavonoids known as anthocyanins. The ORAC value of Acai Berry is higher than any other edible berry in the world sitting at just over the 1000 mark on the ORAC score. The pulp of the Acai Berry provides an excellent source of dietary fiber.
Acai is extremely rich in organic vegetable protein which does not generate cholesterol during its digestion and is more easily processed and transported to your muscles than animal proteins such milk or meats. Besides its outstanding content of protein and unsaturated
lipids, acai is also rich in healthy carbohydrates which provide your body with the necessary energy while conducting any form of physical activity.
According to research studies cited below:
The acai berry provides a high concentration of antioxidants known to contribute to the fight against the effects of premature aging.
The proanthocyanidine contents in acai berries are 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins (these are the purple colored pigments) of red wine per volume. (1)
Although the French have a high fat diet, they have a low incidence of cardio vascular disease compared to the western countries. They contribute this factor to their consumption of antioxidant rich red wine. (5) The acai berry is 10 to 30 times higher in antioxidants than red wine.
Acai Berries can help a promote a healthier cardio vascular system and digestive tract, because of its synergy of healthy monounsaturated fats, dietary fiber and phytosterols. (“Phyto” means “plant, therefore the term phytosterols can also be stated plant sterols).
An excellent source of dietary fiber. Fiber promotes a healthy digestive system. Research studies suggests soluble fibers may help lower blood cholesterol. The insoluble fiber may help to reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancers. (5)
The acai berry provides essential amino acid complexes along with trace minerals, which are vital for proper muscle contraction and regeneration.
Fresh acai berries provide a nutrition profile complete with vitamins, and various minerals.
The fatty acid ratio in Acai, while resembling that of olive oil, is stronger in fatty acid levels. Studies suggest that the fatty acid content in Olive oil is a contributing factor to the low incidence of heart disease in Mediterranean populations. (1,5)
Acai Berries contain plant sterols including beta-sitosterol. Today, sterols are used to treat associated benign prostate dyperplasia. (6) These plant sterols have also been shown to help control cholesterol. (7)
With 10 to 30 times the antioxidants of grapes and twice the antioxidants of blueberries, the Brazilian acai berry is considered to have the highest nutritional quality of any fruit on earth.
Nutrient Analysis
* Polyphenols: 16 (14 – 212 mg/L)
* Anthocyanidins: Thirty times the amount in red wine.
* Phytosterols
* Monounsaturated (healthy) fats (fatty acid ratio resembling olive oil): including essential omega fatty acids: Oleic known as omega 9; and Lipids otherwise known as omega 3.
* Polyunsaturated fatty acids: Linoleic (omega 6)
* Alpha-tocopherol: natural Vitamin E
* Trace minerals: copper, iron, calcium, cobalt, chromium and manganese
* Dietary Fiber: 7 grams / 100 grams
* Protein: amino acid profile similar to milk
* Low glycemic index
Content per 100 grams of Acai:
* Acid: 0.13%
* Brix: 45.90 g
* Protein: 6%
* Fiber: 16.9g
* Niacin: 0.40mg
* Phosphorous: 58mg
* Iran: 11.8mg
* Vitamin B1: 0.36mg
* Vitamin B2: 0.01mg
* Calcium: 9mg
* Vitamin C: 9mg
* ph: 5.21
* Calories: 247
OMEGA FATTY ACIDS: (Oleic — Omega 9; Linoleic — Omega 6; and Lipids — Omega 3). These mono-saturated essential fatty acids help lower LDL (bad cholesterol) while maintaining HDL (good cholesterol). Omega fatty acids combat heart disease by increasing healthy cell development. Omega fatty acids are essential for healthy nervous system development and regeneration. They help rapidly repair and rejuvenate muscles after intense exercise.
AMINO ACIDS: the Acai berry contains an almost perfect essential amino acid complex. This is vital for proper muscle contraction and regeneration, for endurance, strength, sustained energy and muscle development.
NATURAL VITAMIN E: to protect against aging.
THEOBROMINE: acts as a bronchial dilator to help open air passage ways in the lungs. This increased air capacity helps in oxygen intake, which increases endurance, strength, and athletic performance.
PHYTOSTEROLS: These complex compounds of plant cell membranes are used to treat symptoms associated with BPH, (benign prostate hyperplasia). Photosterols also help promote a healthy cardiovascular system and contributes to a healthy digestive tract.
ANTI-OXIDANTS: Acai is rich in antocyanins, an essential anti-oxidizer that helps combat premature aging. In fact, acai has 10 –30 times more anthocyanins (purple colored anti-oxidant rich pigments) that a glass of red wine.
Works Cited:
1.Rogez H. Acai: Preparo, ComposiÁao, e Melhormento da ConveraÁao. Belem: EDUFPA; 2000.
2. Seager S, Slabaugh M. Chemistry for Today: General Organic and Biochemistry-4th ed. California.
3. Wardlaw G, Insel P. Perspectives in Nutrition – 2nd ed. Saint Louis: Masby – Year Book, Inc; 1990.
4. Sillberberg S. Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of matter and Change – 2nd ed. USA: McGraw-Hill; 2000. 1086p.
5. Cook-Fuller C, editor. Annual Editions Nutrition 00/01 – 12th ed. Connecticut: Dushkin/McGraw Hill; 2000.
6. Berges B, et al. Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial of beta-sitosterol in patients
with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Lancet 345: 1529–1532, 1995.
7. Pegel K. The importance of sitosterol and sitosterolin in human and animal nutrition.
S African J Science. 93, 263 –268, 1997.
8. Miura T, et al. Effect of guarana on exercise in normal and epinephrine-induced glycogenolytic mice.
Biol Pharm Bull. 1998 Jun;21(6):646-8.
9. Henman AR. Guaran· (Paullinia cupana var. sorbilis):
Ecological and social perspectives on an economic plant of the central Amazon basin. J. Ethnopharmacol,
1982 Nov.
10 Duke JA. CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 1985, 349
11 Amazon Thunder
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