Biovea Acai Berry 1000mg – Acai, Pack of 120 caps

What is Acai?

The Acai berry grows on palm trees in the Amazon rainforest. The fruit looks like a giant, purple, blueberry. Despite its many benefits, you can't eat the Acai berry directly. The fruit must be picked fresh and processed into a pulp. Some Brazilians freeze Acai and mix it with Guarana syrup.

How does Acai work?

Acai is called a superfood for many reasons. The fruit naturally contains huge amounts of antioxidants, vitamin B1, B2, B3, vitamin E, vitamin C, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, fiber, protein, as well as good fatty acids.

The incredible levels of antioxidants in Acai help you feel younger. Research also shows that antioxidants can help regulate cholesterol levels in your body.

Acai has two essential fatty acids known as Omega 6 (Linoleic acid) and Omega 9 (Oleic acid). Research shows that Omega 6 helps lower LDL, which is the cholesterol that damages your body, while Omega 9 fatty acids lower LDL and maintain HDL (good cholesterol) levels. The high levels of antioxidants in Acai also play a factor in maintaining the cardiovascular system, which is important for better blood circulation.

The dark purple color of the berry is due to polyphenolic compounds present in the berry. One of the main compounds studied is called anthocyanin. Anthocyanins are a group of flavonoids widely distributed in plants and which give the reddish or purple color to fruits such as blackberries, grapes and raspberries. The more research is done on anthocyanins, the more benefits are being discovered.

Why take Acai?

• Weight Loss: Acai berry helps increase the body's metabolism and helps you get rid of excess weight by burning fat, thanks to its high content of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, which are not produced by the body. In addition, Acai berry has the ability to control appetite thanks to its high fiber content, which satisfies hunger. It also helps in the proper movement of food in the digestive tract. This actually helps to eliminate excess food in the body instead of converting it into fat.

• Inflammation: Anthocyanins help neutralize enzymes that break down connective tissue. Their antioxidant capacity prevents free radical damage to connective tissues and may help repair damaged proteins in blood vessel walls.

• Nervous System: By preventing tyrosine nitration, the anthocyanin properties in Acai may help protect against neurological diseases. The primary anthocyanin in Acai, known as Cyanidin-3-glucoside, has been found to help reverse age-related neurological deficits.

• Atherosclerosis: The ability of anthocyanins to counteract oxidants makes them a powerful force in the fight against atherosclerosis. Even in small amounts, anthocyanins effectively protect against LDL oxidation. Anthocyanins protect the integrity of endothelial cells, which line the walls of blood vessels and help maintain microcapillary integrity.

• Diabetes: One of the serious complications of diabetes is retinopathy, which in most cases can cause blindness. This condition occurs when the body tries to repair leaky, damaged capillaries, but does so by producing a lot of abnormal proteins. Anthocyanin protection can help prevent these capillaries from leaking and help prevent abnormal protein proliferation.

• Eye Health: Acai Berry’s anthocyanins may also help improve vision through multiple mechanisms. A recent Japanese study found that people taking 50 mg of anthocyanins adapted better to darkness and had less eye fatigue than those in the placebo group.

Directions: Take 1 capsule, twice daily, during meals.