What is Acai Juice?
Acai juice is derived from the acai berry, a popular natural remedy that has seen use for hundreds of years around the world. The acai berry has only recently seen use in the Western world, even though it has thrived as a natural supplement around the world for many years. Physicians and consumers alike have spoken volumes about the benefits of the acai berry in the last few years, with acai juice increasing vastly in popularity in recent years.
Acai juice is reported to have first seen use hundreds of years ago by Amazonian tribes. The tribes consumed the berry for its medicinal value, and passed the value of the berry down the generations, until the secret was finally spread outside the Amazon river basin. With the benefits of the acai berry now known in the Western world, millions around the world are enjoying the power of the berry in acai juice.
The berry used in acai juice has been shown to possess powerful antioxidant properties and is also a natural cholesterol inhibitor. The berry also possesses other amazing properties, such as the ability to fight infection by bolstering the immune system, and protect the heart. The berry is also said to have effects similar to viagra. As an antioxidant, the berry has been shown to be far more effective than gingko biloba in reducing the risk of cancer. With such amazing properties, the berry has become very popular and is a major export from Brazil, rivaling the lumber industry.
When pulped, the berry takes on the flavor of a blueberry sorbet. The pulped berry is also said to have an ice cream like flavor similar to chocolate. The byproduct of the berry is used in numerous products, and can be found in juices, smoothies, and wines. Anthocyanins similar to that found in wine can be found in products made with acai berries, as well as beta-sitosterol that controls cholesterol levels in the body. The juice from the acai berry is also commonly touted for its anti-aging properties and high antioxidant content. Although the acai berry is definitely not a magic bullet, its highly concentrated nutrient levels make it very popular.
The juice has become quite well known for the similarity of its effects with red wine. Wine consumption has long been touted as a great way to lower the risk of heart disease. This is due to the compound known as anthocyanins that the acai berry is very rich in. Anthocyanins are found in high concentration in red wines, and is believed to be the key to the health benefits offered by drinking wine. Health experts are excited about the acai berry because it happens to possess the same compound, but in even higher concentrations. Acai pulp has been shown to have as much as ten times the anthocyanin content that red wine possesses.