The Science Behind the Acai Berry

The acai berry comes from the Brazilian Amazon region and was used traditionally by indigenous Amazonian healers for digestive ailments. It is high in antioxidants, fibres and fatty acids. The media praises, particularly, its antioxidants and some people like Opera Winfrey claimed a diet rich in acai berries helped her to reduce weight. But does this new 'super berry' make all the difference?

Antioxidants are thought to be able to prevent oxidative stress by mopping up free radicals which are produced continuously in the human body and believed to contribute…

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