Acai berries

Externally, acai berries are small, round, dark purple fruits that resemble blueberries or grapes in shape. However, acai berries are distinguished by a small amount of flesh and one large bone inside.

Acai berries grow in clusters on palm trees predominantly in northern South America in the Amazon Delta. However, the most widespread palm trees, growing in groups of several trees, have in the Brazilian state of Para. The height of trees can vary within 12-20 meters, and the diameter of their trunks hardly exceeds 20 centimeters.

The secret of acai berries was discovered by scientists only in 2004 - when conducting scientific research in the forests of the Amazonian tropics, doctors were surprised by the fact that local residents do not have skin diseases and do not have cancer. At the same time, Aboriginal people without clothes spend a lot of time in the sun, but look quite young, preserving energy and vitality until advanced years.

After carefully analyzing their diet, scientists found that in addition to widespread foods, the local population actively consumes acai berries. As it turned out, it is with the daily consumption of these berries that the heroic health and longevity of the natives are observed. The beneficial properties of acai berries are the content of substances valuable to the human body and their amount, which is present in these wonderful fruits.

Speaking of the taste of acai berries, it is worth noting that for some they resemble raspberries or blackberries, others feel notes of bitter chocolate and nut, and still others claim that it has a slightly salty aftertaste. In their homeland, acai berries are used as food in fresh form. Juice and energy cocktails are made from them. In addition, acai berries are often added to desserts, ice cream, pies and sauces.

Benefits of acai berries

The benefits of acai berries are their ability to prevent the development of atherosclerosis and blood thickening, provide anti-allergic function, have a therapeutic effect in Alzheimer's disease, improve digestion, sleep, blood circulation, sexual functions. In addition, the useful properties of açai berries are also known by increasing energy, endurance and improving thought activity during regular consumption.

Acai berries contain a high level of fiber, natural antioxidants, amino acids and trace elements, while its composition is low in sugar. The benefits of acai berries for human health and by containing the necessary fatty acids that resemble olive oil and help fight heart disease are obvious. In addition, there are plant sterols in these berries that help control cholesterol levels.

Despite the fact that this product quickly acquired and earned the title of "royal berry, " after a number of studies, it was found that the benefits of açaí berries are obvious in combination with other healing products. That is why not so long ago, a team of world famous medical luminaries based on acai berries developed and patented the most unique formula of a wellness cocktail balm.