Acai
An organic super food from Brazil packing a healthy dose of nutrients.
QUICK FACTS
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- Product: A natural berry that grows in the Amazon rain forest
- Accessibility: Online and some retailers in pill form
- Diet Type: Dietary supplement
- Gender: Male and female
BACKGROUND
Just the mention of a product coming from the Amazon has the overtones of possessing mysterious health benefits. 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, or from the many products springing up online.
The benefits of Acai are purported to be good for detoxing and maintaining optimal health for balancing your pH level. Proper pH balance is vital to our immune health and for disease prevention and correction. Other benefits you'll enjoy:
- 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.
PRO
- Research concludes that there appear to be significant 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
- Organic products available
- Many juices and other products available in major grocers
CON
- Like other exotic products, Acai can be pricey
- Many imposters
INGREDIENTS
Each Acai product will vary in its ingredients. Be sure to look for Acai products that are all-natural, and do not include a long list of other ingredients. Acai in its purest form is most effective.
Acai comes in many forms, including the whole berry, juices, powders, capsules and pills, food items and more.
EXERCISE
Like any weight loss product, you should commit to a consistent exercise regimen. Be sure to look for Acai products that support a balanced and active lifestyle.
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, Acai Berry, Acaiberry, Acai Deit
Featured Diets
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User Feedback
(Page 10 of 27, 537 total comments)kHATY
I REALLY LOVE ITS GREAT I LOST 6 POUNDS ITS WONDERFULL!
posted Apr 15th, 2009 6:21 pmMellisa
I was dumb enough to try this product. All it did was make me sick. What a RIPPOFF. It took a week to get to me.I had 1 wk to try it. I missed the 2 week trial by 1 day. My account has been charged 176.44 for a sample bottle. PLEASE DON'T FALL FOR THIS
posted Apr 15th, 2009 11:47 amjen
i tried three weeks and i work out 3 times a week with the navy and 2 times a week on my own and they did nothing......
posted Apr 14th, 2009 10:03 pmjenna
this is a SCAM it does not work. it is a supplement just like a multivitamin
posted Apr 11th, 2009 12:34 pmnene
i belive that after reading all of this is
posted Apr 11th, 2009 12:37 amfake stuff because i came to buy it and they said we do not have no more free trials and they just saided on t.v. that they have plent one word thisTHIS ITEM SUCKS OKAY DO NOT TRY IT REALLY STINKS REALLY BAD IT IS A WASTE OF YOUR TIME JUST TRY SOMETHING ELSE
kinsey
i just started using it today and i already feel a wohle lot of energy just in one day! im 15 so im not looking for a whole lot of weith loss, just some energy boosts.. dont read the bad comments beacause their not true!
posted Apr 5th, 2009 2:35 pmkelly
I ordered free trials from Acai noni, Acai Detox. I enjoyed the free trial, and as long as you obey the trial rules, cancel before 15 days is over, you can call or go on line and cancel your order with no problem and you do not get charged.
posted Apr 3rd, 2009 2:32 pmYona
I am trying to loose some wight....i was wondering if anyone can tell me what kind of acai berry pills i should get??? Thank you.
posted Apr 3rd, 2009 1:24 pmbethureta
I really recommend you READ THE SMALL PRINT when applying for the free trial on this product. Thank goodness I went on this website and read the horrible stories of money rip offs. And thanks to a comment I read on another website, i bought this same product, with no contract being signed and awesome price!
posted Apr 2nd, 2009 4:32 amNow its the waiting game to receive it in the mail and start my diet!
jan mikula
I have seen great improvement in my all round being.I have lost some weight and have never felt the energy and feeling of well being.
posted Mar 30th, 2009 11:29 amkarma
Hello,
posted Mar 30th, 2009 6:43 amI am dying to try this Acai Berry after reading so many comments online. Most of the ladies wrote that it really works wonderfully. Will you mind to send me a trail pack and if works, I want to continue further and will influence my other friends also. Please write me back in the mail ID given here
Sandra Barnette
I need a refund of 174.26. I sent back twobottles of acai-berry with the RMC # as 160581. I sent this back on 2-6-09. Please credit my acct. or I will have to take further actions.
posted Mar 29th, 2009 6:55 amChelsea
First of all IDIOTS!!!! If you read the terms and conditions when you buy the free trial it CLEARLY says (if you passed 3rd grade and know how to read) that after 14 days it will AUTOMATICALLY take out the 80 or 85 dollars out for the next bottles because they want you to have the next bottle before running out of the free trial, your supposed to call asap to cancel the future charges on the bottles after the free trial...too many people just want to read the big and pretty print. DONT BE SOOO STUPID!!!!
posted Mar 27th, 2009 5:04 pmashley
THIS STUFF ROCKS!!!!!! i am 14, and i have been using the pills, and i lost 8 pounds in 2 weeks, less then i wanted to lose but it's oh kay better then nothing, right?
posted Mar 26th, 2009 10:18 pmMo
This is a horrible and deceiving scam. I called 13 days after I received it and canceled. The woman took 30 minutes to cancel my order and then literally 1 hr after getting off the phone with them my credit card was charged 79.90. This product made me sick and stole my money. Buyer beware even if you cancel within 14 days you are still charged and when I called back to complain they told me my cancelation didnt go through until the next day so it was to late.
posted Mar 25th, 2009 3:19 pmtutuxa
I just purchased a 30 day trial. I was wondering of I am supposed to make any changes to my daily diet or exercise.
posted Mar 25th, 2009 2:00 pmFee Fee
Its even cheaper now frank.
posted Mar 24th, 2009 3:39 pmIt's 2 bottles for $10.00 for 60 softgel pills or 2 bottles for $19.99 for 120 softgel pills.
I havent tried these pills yet, but I've losted 35 lbs just cutting out my carbs, sugars and dairy (I'm lactose tolerant)
latisha
i fill 4 this dumm stuff it should b 30day free trail they charged me 2weeks after my order i wil get my money backkkkkkkkkkkkk.
posted Mar 21st, 2009 10:19 amcharlie Brotman
I am very interested in receiving your sample supply, but I have three valid credit cards - and for some unknown reason, they have not been accepted. Please contact me 202, 299-7100 cell.
posted Mar 20th, 2009 1:31 pmpelon
no mames. this is a great product. i tried fucothin before but was to expensive. this seemed to work out great
posted Mar 19th, 2009 10:07 pm