What Is Acai?

The acai berry is about a 1 inch long reddish, purple fruit. It comes from the acai palm tree (a.k.a. the Euterpe Oleracea), which is native to both Central and South America. It is a relative of the blueberry, cranberry, and other dark purple fruit berries.

Recent research on the acai berry has focused on its possible antioxidant activity. So far, the research has shown that taking the berry as a supplement may help prevent diseases caused by oxidative stress such as heart disease and cancer. It has also proven to be an excellent supplement for weight loss.

So what are the Benefits of Taking Acai? Some more recent studies show that the acai fruit pulp has a very high antioxidant capacity with even more antioxidant content than cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, or blueberry. Studies are ongoing, though, and the jury has yet to reach a verdict.

People that have taken the berries regularly, have reported weight loss, and others that use the fruits oil as a cosmetic have reported clearer and more healthy skin. Again, don't take our word for it.