The
Amazing Acai Berry
There
is an amazing little berry from the Brazilian rain forest which
is making scientists sit up and take notice. The acai berry
(ah-sigh-ee).
Perhaps
the biggest discovery is the apparent ability of this fruit
to combat cancer! In laboratory tests the juice of this berry
has even knocked out leukemia cells.
But
of course, scientists being scientists, they are loath to claim
any successes as yet. What they have found is that these cancer
cells, when they die, give off an enzyme. When the sample of
the acai is introduced to the cells, they do in fact start to
die – at least a majority of them do – and the enzyme
is present.
The
next step is for the product to be tested on human beings under
clinical conditions. This, in fact, has started but the results
will not be known for some time.
Of
course, more claims have been made about the benefits of taking
this juice as a supplement. Lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol
levels, plus a myriad of other benefits have been attributed
to this insignificant fruit.
For
sure, Brazilians have traditionally used this berry in their
every day diets. It is well known for use against skin conditions
and anything to do with digestive tract disorders.
One
of the biggest plusses for this juice is the energy giving properties
which in turn will help to lower weight or at least to maintain
a steady weight.
Although
scientists will not confirm or deny these apparent benefits,
anecdotal information can only suggest that there are many benefits
to be had from taking this berry in any one of the several forms
that it is now available in.
What
can you lose from trying this 'wonder' food? After all we are
told on a regular basis to take more fruit and vegetables in
our diets. With this berry being available in several formats
it is absolutely simple to top up on what may be considered
to be the best thing since sliced bread!
These
products come in different concentrations so check it out before
committing to purchasing large amounts.
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