Acai
An organic super food packing a healthy dose of nutrients.
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BACKGROUND
Just the mention of a product coming from the Amazon has the overtones of possessing mysterious health benefits. So, a product that goes by the name Amazon Thunder Acai really plays into that assumption. Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is the high-energy berry of a special Amazon palm tree. Its nutritional benefits are so powerful, Dr. Nicholas Perricone lists it as one of his top 10 Super Foods at Oprah's Web site.
Studies have shown that the Acai berry is one of the more nutritious and powerful foods on the planet. Harvested in the rainforests of Brazil, Acai tastes like a mix of berries and chocolate. Hidden within its purple pigment is what makes it the perfect energy fruit. Acai is packed full of antioxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids. You probably won't find it in your local supermarket, but you may have better luck at health food stores. Then, of course, there are online products, including Amazon Thunder.
Amazon Thunder's Acai Berry formulas are 100% organic and are purported to be good for detoxing and maintaining optimal health in balancing your pH level. Proper pH balance is vital to our immune health and for disease prevention and correction.
PRO
- Research concludes that there appear to be benefits to Acai
- On Dr. Perricone's list of Super Foods
- Natural ingredients have disease-fighting qualities
- Increases energy
- Offers antioxidants and amino acids
- Good source of fiber
- Certified organic by the USDA
CON
- Like other exotic products, Acai comes at a hefty price
- Does not provide exercise instruction
INGREDIENTS
Amazon Thunder promotes itself as certified organic and offering the world's most pure form of the Acai berry.
- Acai has a high concentration of antioxidants that combat premature aging. It has 10 times the antioxidants that red grapes have, and as much as 30 times the anthocyanins of red wine. Anthocyanins may have antioxidant effects, possibly fighting cancer, diabetes, and bacterial infections, to name a few.
- Healthy monounsaturated fats, dietary fiber and phytosterols together help promote cardiovascular and digestive health.
- An amino acid complex in conjunction with valuable trace minerals, help with muscular health.
EXERCISE
There are articles on the Amazon Thunder website about how Acai provides energy and all kinds of benefits for athletes, but there are no actual exercise routines prescribed.
EXPENSE
There are several ways you can purchase Amazon Thuder's Acai product:
Single dose pouches
- 24 pouch single box $48.00
- 144 pouches (six boxes) $216.00
Bottle of Acai puree:
- 1 bottle $39.99
- 2 bottles $79.98
- 4 bottles $159.96
In capsule form:
- 1 bottle $39.99
- 2 bottles $79.98
- 4 bottles $159.96
CONCLUSION
Exotic health foods, like the Acai berry, can provide untapped health benefits, if you can afford it. For whatever reason, these organic products are often on the steep side. But what else is more important than your health? If you can find room in your budget, a product like Acai is worth exploring.
Common Misspellings
Asai, Akai, Ackai, Acia
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