Acai Berry Facts and Fiction

In the midst of the acai berry phenomenon, it can be difficult to tell acai berry facts from fiction.  There is an overwhelming amount of information, and some of it seems just too good to be true.  So.....is it?

The sudden “information overload” can be attributed to two things:

1. The berry is a relatively “new discovery.” Although it’s been growing in the Amazon rainforest for thousands of years, it has only made its debut in the western health world in the last decade. Therefore, research is still being conducted to determine the facts from fiction, and scientists (and the FDA) are reluctant to make any claims....yet.

2. Money. With any exciting discovery that holds such huge hope and potential, there is a lot of money to be made. The health market has seen an explosion of berry products, promising everything from curing cancer to better sex, from younger looking skin to weight loss, from lowering cholesterol to eliminating diabetes. 

It is easy to get confused when trying to determine what is acai berry fact and what is fiction.

It helps to understand just what are the known berry facts:

• The berry contains more antioxidants than any other known food.  It has 10-30 times the anthocyanin (or antioxidants) found in red wine, and at least twice the antioxidants of blueberries.
• The berry has high concentrations of fiber (40%) and amino acids, as well as Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids.
• This berry is packed full of other nutrients essential to overall health.

So what is the fiction?  There are a lot of theories as to what benefits the acai berry facts might imply; including the prevention of diseases, help with weight loss, and lowering cholesterol. The main point here is that you realize these benefits are not yet proven, but based upon some incredible facts; and only time will tell.

Of course, with any new wonder food, there will be great, ethical products; and there will be scams. Unfortunately, greed is a powerful thing, and there are plenty of deceitful people out there who only want your money.

Steer clear of products marketed as the “Oprah diet” or claiming to be endorsed by Oprah or Dr. Oz. This scam promises a “free trial” as long as you pay for shipping and handling; then your credit card is scammed with a high monthly fee, and it’s nearly impossible to fight it.

Fortunately, for every ten deceitful products, there are a few really great ones.  Mona Vie juice and Sambazon  products are two of the most reputable companies on the market. They each provide products that contain pure acai berry, and will not misuse your payment information or “trap” you into a scam. They deliver great products and great customer service, and you can buy from them knowing that you are getting the real product.

Congratulations on taking the first step in smart consumerism; researching to determine the acai berry facts from fiction. Be wise, and only buy reputable products; and pretty soon you can decide for yourself what this berry can do for you.

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