Acai berries

The most useful berry in the world
     Añai and autoimmune diseases

Añai and metabolic syndrome
     Investigations are continuing

Such amount of nutrients that contain Acai berry, is rare to find in any other natural product. It seems that you can find in Acai any vitamins and minerals known to science.

Acai berry contains about 3,000 useful compo-nents! It contains a high concentration of healthy fats, necessary for normal metabolism. By all indi-cators - the content of calcium, magnesium, potas-sium, zinc, vitamins A and E, amino acids - none of the other beneficial fruits and vegetables can not be compared with Acai.

That's how many vitamins and minerals contained in 100 grams of Acai berry:

Vitamin C - 9 mg (vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, fights against viruses, bacteria and other pathogens, improves visual acuity, reduces the amount of carcinogenic substances in the body).

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - 360 mg (the most significant after vitamin C vitamin for the normal functioning of the nervous system; helps burn calories and sugar. It is believed that for burning of every thousand calories, it is necessary 0.5 mg of vitamin B1).

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - 10 mg (riboflavin is vitamin not only for health, but also for beauty - "skin vitamin". It makes the skin young and supple, smooth and healthy. It helps to burn sugar, helps the entire nervous system, endocrine glands).

Vitamin B3 - 0.4 mg (it is the same for the human brain as calcium for bones. It promotes brain activity, improves memory and concentration, and improves sleep).

Vitamin E - 45 mg (antioxidant, also known as "vitamin of youth"; prevents aging, supports the immune system and increases endurance).

Proteins - 3.8 g (the basic building blocks for our muscles. These improves metabolism, help maintain vitality).

Lipids - 12.2 g (are used by the body as the primary source of energy and form an important nutrient supply to the cells of the body).

Calcium - 118 mg (is a vital element needed for the formation of bone in children and maintaining bone strength in adults).

Phosphorus - 0.5 mg (part of the protein, bone tissue and other important organic compounds. It is associated with muscular and mental activity).

Iron - 11.8 mg (helps to provide cells with oxygen and protects them from the ravages of oxidation products).

Acai also contains the following ingredients, in small quantities:

Potassium (normalizes the acid-base and water balance in the body. It promotes mental clarity, improving the supply of oxygen to the brain; lowers blood pressure).

Magnesium (controls energy of the body; is involved in the transmission of nerve signals; helps adapt to the cold).

Zinc (is indispensable for the prevention of viral diseases; is involved in the synthesis of various anabolic hormones in the body, including insulin, testosterone, and growth hormone).

Due to the high content of plant steroids and omega-3, omega-6 (about 50% by volume), Acai berry significantly lowers the cholesterol level and protects against atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, arrhythmias and high blood pressure. Therefore, Acai is widely used in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Anthocyanin contained in Acai berries help to reduce high blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart attacks.

It is not surprisingly, the Acai is often called the "super berry". This term is often used in relation to fruit and berries that contain large amounts of antioxidants. Among the antioxidants that are part of Acai, there are those who prevent high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack.

The cause of most of the widespread today diseases is an inflammatory process. In particular, it relates to atherosclerosis, asthma, type I diabetes, COPD, polyarthritis, Alzheimer's disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Inflammation in itself is not a disease; this is one of the defense mechanisms of the body. In the case of infection or injury, body thus controls the damaged area, cleans it and repairs it using a plurality of complex processes.

One of the important elements of autoimmune diseases, such as the digestive system and joints diseases, is ongoing, uncontrolled inflammatory process that affects the body's tissues. At the start of this process, so-called inflammation mediators released from cells, give a signal to the immune system that it should to block and regenerate damaged tissue. In this case, there is a local redness of the skin, heat sensation and pain.

At this stage and further, a large amount of free radical involved in communication processes between cells. In most cases, treatment of autoimmune diseases directed to the suppression of the ability of immunity to initiate inflammatory process that negatively affects negatively affects the protective functions of the organism.

That is why many people try to supplement medication treatment with alternative means. One of such means is the Acai berry rich in antioxidants.

Studies have shown that one of its flavonoids - velutin - can reduce levels of inflammatory substances released by cells that are the main components of the process. In their studies, the scientists tested flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties, and the results showed that velutin contained in Acai, turned out most effective from all tasted substances.

In another study, American scientists have concluded that the Acai effectively inhibits the action of enzymes involved in inflammatory processes. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, containing acetylsalicylic acid - diclofenac or ibuprofen - widely known and frequently used means against headaches and pain associated with arthritis, also affect these enzyme systems. However, if you use Acai, you can achieve the same effect by force of nature.

Also it was carried out practical experiences, studying the impact of Acai on the pain in arthritis and on motor function. After 12 weeks of daily intake of 120 ml of Acai juice, it were observed a reduction of pain syndrome in patients and improved motor function, as there was the increased range of motion of the joints of the lower limbs and hip joints.

By the end of this study, one of the indices (CDH) indicating the level of inflammation, has also decreased, albeit slightly. The obtained results give hope that Acai berries can be an alternative method in the treatment of inflammation and useful adjunct to anti-inflammatory therapy without side effects.

Tests conducted with the participation of 3,600 men and women (over 20 years), showed that about 40% of men and 38% of women in varying degrees, had a violation, called "metabolic syndrome". Risk factors, signs and symptoms of metabolic syndrome are impaired glucose tolerance (the tendency to higher content of glucose in the blood), high blood pressure (usually abdominal), obesity, high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.

This is a set of symptoms, which is typical today for a significant portion of the adult population. Studies of antioxidant properties of Acai berry have showed that at its regular use in humans having a predisposition to have metabolic syndrome, they have reduced blood sugar and insulin levels on an empty stomach, and blood glucose after a meal. The same study showed that levels of total and "bad" cholesterol decreased, and the level of "good" cholesterol remained unchanged.

Thanks to the cleansing effect of Acai berry juice on the body, digestion improves, harmful toxins are removed, are burned, there is a marked reduction in weight. Acai has a regenerating effect on blood sugar levels. With regular use of Acai, food is better absorbed, and the acceleration of metabolism will help to forget the very concept of "overweight".

Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh found that this berry kills cancer cells. Regular consumption of Acai juice will protect you from cancer and help also to avoid allergies, menstrual disruption and stress.

Hair, skin and nails become ideal, because delivery of large amounts of vitamins and minerals. Furthermore, ellagic acid contained in Acai berries, can prevent degradation of collagen and the formation of wrinkles.

Especially rich in nutrients is juice of Acai berries, which are grown organically. Regular consumption of Organic Acai fills you with energy and allows you to literally "fly" from morning till late evening.

Acai is a source of colossal energy for the human body. You'll forget what is a sleepy mood in the morning and sudden bouts of fatigue in the middle of the day. Due to this property, Acai berries are included in the diet of Brazilian athletes.

Reception of "Organic Acai" stimulates also mental activity. It will be much more useful, if during serious intellectual loads, you'll replace the traditional coffee and chocolate by sip of Acai juice!

Studies of this unique berry continue. Discoveries that already been made by scientists suggest the presence also other useful properties of Acai due to its rich composition and high antioxidant potential. As new information becomes available, we will publish fresh materials about Acai berry and health products based on it.

This article is for informational purposes only; It does not replace a visit to a doctor or professional advice.

This article is copyrighted by Alexander Yezovit. It cannot be reprinted without permission from Alexander Yezovit.

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