Analysis reveals that Açai pulp contains:

• A remarkable concentration of antioxidants, to help combat premature aging, with 10-30 times the anthocyanins (purple colored antioxidants) of red wine.
• A synergy of monounsaturated (healthy) fats, dietary fiber and phytosterols, to help promote cardiovascular system and digestive tract health.
• An almost perfect essential amino acid complex in conjunction with valuable trace minerals, vital to proper muscle contraction and regeneration.
• Açai is a dense source of particular class of flavonoids called anthocyanins (red-blue phenols with potent antioxidant properties)
• The fatty acid ratio of Açai resembles that of olive oil, which is thought to be a contributing factor to the low incidence of heart disease in Mediterranean populations.
• 60 percent Oleic (Omega 9) a monounsaturated, essential fatty acid, helps lower LDL (harmful cholesterol) while maintaining HDL (beneficial cholesterol) levels.
• 12 percent Linoleic (Omega 6) a polyunsaturated, essential fatty acid, has been found to lower both LDL and HDL levels. Fatty acids aid in the transport and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins i.e. Vitamins A, E, D, and K.

Açai contains valuable phytosterols

Sterols are components of plant cell membranes providing numerous benefits to the human body, namely the reduction of blood plasma cholesterol. Sterols are currently being used to treat symptoms associated with BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia). Preliminary evidence suggests that beta-sitosterol (the predominant sterol in Açai) may help prevent immune weakness resulting from severe physical stress.

Historically, while Brazilians have used Açai berries to treat digestive disorders and many other conditions for hundreds of years, Açai was virtually unknown in the rest of the world until the mid 1990’s. Today, that has all changed, and the amount of new medical and scientific research being conducted is rapidly increasing. One such study was conducted at the University of Florida: UF News About Açai

Açai is one of the 16 nutritional fruits in SenSatiaFruit.

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