Acai-berry is a high-energy fruit from palm trees. The Brazilian calls it the "Tree of life". It grows in the tropical rain forests along the Amazon River. However, it grows very slowly that it could take 4 to 5 years to grow.
Acai-berry has been crowned as the most nutritious food in the world. It helps fighting heart disease, cancer, prostate enlargement and other diseases. Studies prove that Acai-berry have 50 times higher anti-oxidation level than mango, 5 times higher than blueberries and 2 times more than pomegranate. It contains a high concentration of anthocyanin. Its antioxidant level is 10-30 times higher than red wine. It can prevent thrombosis, improve blood circulation, enhance anti-oxidation function, slow down aging and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
According to Muralee Nari, Michigan State University natural products chemists, as shown in the latest study, consumption of fruit which containing anthocyanins can regulate the concentration of human insulin to help fighting against diabetes. It can also increase the generation of insulin cells amount up to 50%. Some scientists also believe that acai-berry can prevent cancer, help fighting against aging and leukemia. Research done by University of Florida shows that acai- berry will help leukemia cells to kill each other. As a result, four-fifths of cancer cells can be killed.
Acai-berry is rich in anti-oxidation, amino acids and essential fatty acids. 100 grams of Acai-Berry have only 90 calories, 2 grams of fat but no cholesterol. It contains 3.5 grams of dietary fiber. It also contains plant steroids which lower cholesterol, protect the immune system, reduce prostatic hyperplasia. Unsaturated fat (healthy fat), cellulose and plant steroids balance each other and hence help to maintain cardiovascular and digestive health.
