THE BENEFITS OF ORGANIC ACAI

ENERGY & STAMINA - Packed with Anthocyanins (purple colored antioxidants), Trace Minerals, Vitamins A, C & E and Vitamin B complex, organic Acai gives you more energy and stamina through enhanced metabolism, improved cardiovascular function and formation of red blood cells.
STRENGTH & REGENERATION - An almost perfect blend of Essential Amino Acids and Trace Minerals that strengthen and regenerate muscles, bones and blood.
ANTI-AGING - High concentration of antioxidants that help fight free radical damage and help combat the effects of premature aging.
IMMUNE PROTECTION - Anthocyanins supports your body's natural ability to fight infections, diseases, colds and flu.
HEART HEALTH - Plant Sterols and Omega 3, 6 & 9 Fatty Acids help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and support a healthy cardiovascular system.

Acai - Euterpe Oleracea (Arecaceae)
The fruit is small, round and blackish purple; it looks like a grape, but smaller and darker. It has a big seed and very little pulp. Acai is widely used in energy drinks, ice cream, energy bars with granola, and now it is in its best form a powder extract that is more powerful and yet convenient to take.

In order to obtain a healthy Acai, the most important is the quickness in the time between the harvest and the processing. The Acai is very rich in anthocyanine, an antioxidation substance that helps to fight the cholesterol and free radicals. Have you ever heard that a glass of red wine everyday is good for the heart? This is because of the anthocyanine in the grape. It is not by accident that the color of the Acai is similar to the color of red wine, although the Acai has 33 times more anthocyanine than the grape. The anthocyanine is also a strong natural coloring.

Besides being considered one of the richest foods in iron, the Acai is also rich in fiber , which makes it strongly recommended for the elderly and/or for people with problems in the digestive organs. For its microbiological characteristics the Acai is considered one of the most nutritive fruits in the Amazon, preceded only by the chestnut of Pera.
Acai is considered s new potential source of natural red coloring matter for use. Nothing has been found in the composition of the Acai that would cause any reaction when mixed with other food, The Acai extract powder can be mixed with citric juices, beer, milk, etc.; hence, there is nothing against the consumption of these foods simultaneously in reasonable quantities.
In summary, the Acai is a caloric drink (due the high lipase tenor), with high fiber tenor, anthocyanin and other micro-nutrients. Therefore, it can be considered one of the most nutritional fruits from Amazon.
Each year, the agricultural food industry is researching sources of natural colorants. Among these, anthocyanines are of particular interest due to the large range of colors that they have (orange, red, blue) and their very important nutritional properties. In effect, anthocyanines are pigments belonging to the flavonoid group and have very high antioxidant levels.
The quantification of anthocyanines in a product is generally done by quick and less costly techniques such as direct or indirect spectrophotometer and the use of a Minolta color meter. Please note that spectrophotometer can also give qualitative facts on the type of anthocyanines presents.
The fruits of the Euterpe Oleracea are particularly rich in anthocyanines.

What benefits can I expect from Acai?
The following are just some of the reported benefits of taking Acai, results vary from person to person but benefits can be felt in 1-2 weeks of usage:

- Greater energy/stamina
- Improved digestion
- Improved Mental Focus
- Better sleep
- All nutrients come from one berry
- Acai has more proteins then an average egg
- Acai has a high amount of lipids that gives you the energy of a raging bull.
- It is an all in one Multi-Vitamin Product; why take 15 or 20 capsules just to have the same vitamins found in just 2 capsules of Acai.
- Acai has essential minerals such as iron, potassium, phosphorus and calcium. Acai has all natural Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C, Vitamin E (tocopherol)
- Improved sexual function
- Acai has been shown to have up to 33 times the Antocyanine (a powerful Anti-Oxidant) then red wine grapes.
- Acai has a high level of fibers that is good for elderly and for people who have problems with digestive organs.
- Acai has two essential fatty acids known as Omega 6 (Linoleic acid) and Omega 9 (Oleic acid). Research shows that these fatty acids maintain normal cholesterol levels.
- Research has shown that these Anti-Oxidants help regulate normal cholesterol levels.
- Acai's Anti-Oxidant factors play a large role in maintenance of vascular cardiac system, which is important for better blood circulation.
- Acai is considered one of the richest nutritive fruits from the Amazon or the world for that fact.
- An almost perfect essential amino acid complex in conjunction with valuable trace minerals, vital to proper muscle contractions and regeneration.
- More bio-active then liquid freeze dried versions of Acai
- Very low Sugar content for a fruit
- Cleansing and Detoxing your body
- Boost your Immune System

Other Facts about Acai:
- Acai 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 diet high 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 LDL 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

The Story of Acai

Acai (pronounced: ah-sigh-ee) is an antioxidant-rich berry of the Acaizeiro Palm tree that grows in the Brazilian Amazon Region and is considered to be one of the top Superfoods in the world. Wild harvested in the rainforests of Brazil, Acai tastes like a vibrant blend of berries and chocolate. Hidden within its royal purple pigment is the magic that makes it nature's perfect energy fruit. The ORAC value of Acai Berry is higher than any other edible berry in the world! (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) is a method of measuring antioxidant capacities of different foods.)

Organic Acai is packed full of Anthocyanins (antioxidants), Essential Amino Acids, Omega 3, 6 & 9 Fatty Acids, Sterols, Fiber, Natural Vitamins A, C & E, Vitamin B complex and Trace Minerals.