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For hundreds of years by Brazilian natives for their ability
to provide a sense of strength, energy, and a high nutritional
content.
Acai Berries are high in essential fatty acids & omegas
that have been found to lower both LDL & HDL cholesterol
levels.
They are also a remarkable concentration of antioxidants to
help combat premature aging. Acai Berry is a dense source
of a particular class of flavonoids called anthocyanins. The
ORAC value of Acai Berry is higher than any other edible berry
on the planet. Acai Berry is also an excellent source of dietary
fiber
Additional Facts about Acai Berry:
Acai Berry is a dense source of particular class of flavonoids
called anthocyanins (red-blue phenols with potent antioxidant
properties)
Anthocyanins are a group of phytochemicals in red wine thought
to contribute to the "French paradox", i, e. France
has one of the lowest incidences of heart disease of any westernized
society despite a prevalence of smoking and a diet20high in
saturated fat and cholesterol (5). Acai pulp contains 10-30
times the anthocyanins of red wine per equal volume (1).
The primary anthocyanin in .Acai is cyanidin-3 glucoside (1),
Cyanidin-3- glucoside has been found to be 3.5 times stronger
than Trolox (vitamin E analogue) and the predominate anthocyanin
found in red wine (nalvadin-3-glucoside) in an ORAC analysis
(measure of antioxidant capacity) (2).
Anthocyanins have been found to "exhibit numerous potential
therapeutic effects including treatment of diabetic retinopathy
and fibrocystic disease of the breast in human" (2). "Other
potential physiological effects of anthocyanins include radiation ¬protective,
chemopratective, vasoprotective and anti-inflammatory agents" (2),
The fatty acid ratio of Acai resembles that of olive oil, which
is thought to be a contributing factor to the low incidence
of heart disease in Mediterranean populations (1, 5),
60% Oleic (Omega 9) a monounsaturated, essential fatty acid,
helps lower LDL (harmful cholesterol) while maintaining HDL,
(beneficial cholesterol) levels (5).
12% Linoleic (Omega 6) a polyunsaturated, essential fatty acid,
has been found to lower both LDL and HL levels (5).
Fatty acids aid in the transport and absorption of fat-soluble
vitamins ice. Vitamins A, E, D, and K(3).
Acai contains valuable phytosterols
Sterols are components of plant cell membranes providing numerous
benefits to the human body, namely the reduction of blood
plasma cholesterol (5)
Sterols are currently being used to treat symptoms associated
with BP.
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