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Tips to avoid Acai berry scams

noreply@blogger.com (DuniaAnakku) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:09:00 +0000

Any of us looking for an Acai berry product must have come across reports on Aca berry scams. With the rising popularity of Acai berry, come along hundreds of Acai berry scams sites trying to take advantage of Acai berry as a wonderful dietary supplement. These Acai berry scams are becoming so rampant that they received media attention on the news (watch Acai berry scams covered by abc news on the sidebar).

Despite these scams, there are responsible companies supplying quality Acai berry product. All you have to do if you wish to buy Acai berry product online is to observe some simple tips:

Tips #1:

Always be careful when you come across free Acai berry trials offer. Many of them are not truly free. Many customers found themselves caught in the middle of recurring billing and shipping, even when they do not order the items.

Tip #2:

Pay close attention to the small prints on a site all the time. The catch of these free trials of Acai berry scams are usually printed there.

Tips #3:
Learn about Acai berry. Know how Acai berry can be spoiled to make sure you pay and get only quality Acai berry products.

Tips #4:

If you intend to buy pure Acai berry, make sure it is 100% pure. Some Acai berry products contain contain fillers or other additional ingredients such as caffeine, sugar or other fruit.

Tips #5:
Do a company search. Read other customers' reviews and experiences on the product you want to buy. Learn from others. Check out with sites such as http://www.complaintsboard.com/ or http://www.ripoffreport.com/ to get idea about the company. Of course, any company can have their share of unsatisfied customers but if you find nothing but gruesome complaints, then you will need to think twice before proceeding with your purchase. For a US or Canada based company, you can also find information about their businesses from the Better Business Bureau (http://www.bbb.com/).

Also, read my article on Acai berry products to avoid.

Acai berry benefits

noreply@blogger.com (DuniaAnakku) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:52:00 +0000

Acai berry, being densely packed with antioxidants and nutrients that are proven to be absorbed by human body, carries numerous potential benefits to our body and health. Though relatively a newcomer in the superfood industry, small preliminary studies on Acai berry had already shown promising results. These benefits associated with Acai berry, however, are based on what are known out of the nutrients that can be found within Acai berry.

Discover what are the potential Acai berry benefits:

Acai berry benefits #1: Energy and stamina booster

Acai berry benefit as energy and stamina booster is known among athletes. Acai berry is used by legendary Jiu-Jitsu fighters Carlos and Royce Gracie and world champion surfer Kelly Slater, each of these athletes highly recommends this nutritious Acai Berry for training preparation.

Acai berry benefits #2: Disease prevention

Following medical researches, antioxidants have been found to have a positive influence in the prevention of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, rheumatoid arthritis and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Acai berry benefits #3: Strengthening the immune system

Our immune system is important to protect our body against diseases, viruses, bacteria and parasite. Without them, the mildest of colds or infections can be hazardous to our body. With Acai berry, by synergizing the effects of antioxidants and proper nutrients, harmful free radicals can be minimized, ultimately preventing cell damage from occurring and strengthening our immune system.

Acai berry benefits #4: A support to your tummy

Acai berry high fibre content makes attaining your daily fibre allowance even easier. Therefore, apart from other potential health benefits, Acai Berry may assist the functionality of your digestive system too!

Acai berry benefits #5: The Amazon Rainforest Viagra?

This may be among the most popular Acai berry benefits being marketed. Acai berry is undoubtedly high in antioxidants and nutrient, but to equate Acai berry to Viagra is an overstatement. Acai berry does not affect your body like Viagra does and by far, no study has shown that Acai berry is equivalent to Viagra.

Unlike Viagra which acts by expanding the blood vessels in a man's genital organ, there is no reason to believe Acai berry does just the same.

However, being a nutritious fruit, Acai berry can help towards a healthier body and possibly a better love life. After all, a healthy love life stems from a great health. In fact, as much as 80% to 90% of those who require the help of Viagra are having the problem due to physical or health reason; and this clearly shows the importance of good health in every aspect of our life.

Acai berry benefits #6: Anti-aging aid

Being a fruit loads with antioxidants, it is not surprising Acai berry is commonly associated with anti-aging benefit. Antioxidants are known to help prevent diseases by neutralizing and stopping the destructive effects of free radicals or toxins within our body. They act as free radical scavengers. The harmful effects of free radicals are known for decades. They are related to a number of diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, alcoholic liver disease, Rheumatoid Athritis and diabetic complication, apart from an important cause for aging.

There are different types of free radicals and also different types of antioxidants. These different types of free radicals have different effects on the body, and different antioxidants seem to have different preferences to the different types of free radicals they act on. That makes antioxidant supplement including Acai berry an excellent addition to your diet but not an all-in-one magical cure for human body.

Acai berry benefits #7: A weight loss leverage

Perhaps the most marketed Acai berry benefit. Acai berry has been touted as an effective weight loss agent so much so that many are driven into believing just by taking Acai berry supplement, they can watch their excess pounds automatically melting down. Some Acai berry products even promises wieght loss in just a week or even less!

Let's make it clear. Acai berry is a great nutritional supplement and not a miracle weight loss bullet. Being a nutritious berry, Acai berry may help towards a healthier life, and losing weight should be regarded as a consequence of it. For Acai berry to work in losing weight, you have to work as well. Besides adding Acai berry diet supplement, a combination of a balanced diet, exercise and continuous motivation is important if you are serious about losing weight.

Therefore, Acai berry is more accurately regarded as a leverage or a tool in helping to lose weight and not and ultimate solution in weight loss effort all by itself.

Acai berry product to avoid

noreply@blogger.com (DuniaAnakku) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:05:00 +0000

Tips 1:

If you are looking for a pure Acai berry, make sure it is genuinely pure. Other than fillers and flowing agents, some Acai berry products also add other ingredients such as caffeine and sugars which can minimalise the effect of Acai berry you are getting.

Tips 2:

Avoid Acai berry products that use Acai berry seeds in their ingredients. Though Acai berry seed makes 90% of Acai berry fruit, it is the part of the fruit that contain the least nutrient. Therfore, such Acai berry product will only offer minimum Acai berry potency.

Tips 3:

Know how the Acai berry product is processed. Spray drying or drum drying will only damage the nutrients within Acai berry and render your Acai berry useless. The key process to retain Acai berry nutrient is freeze drying.

Tips 4:

Choose Acai berry products that are processed within 24 hours of harvesting. Avoid those that do not abide to this Acai berry 24 hour golden rule. Acai berry nutrients will be spoiled if not properly processed within these golden hours.

Tips 5:

This might not be true in all cases but I personally avoid Acai berry products that make unresalistic claims on the Acai berry. Claims such as look thin in just a month or even less sounds too unbelievable. If the magic works with you, then it is excellent. However, the more important thing with Acai berry is to achieve a healthier diet and life. Acai berry is not a miracle potion, so, be careful of Acai berry products that promises magic for a new looking you.

Tips 6:

Oprah, Rachael Ray, Dr. Perricone and Dr. Oz are the common names associated with Acai berry products. These people, though play an important role in popularizing Acai berry, never endorse any specific Acai berry product. Therefore, don't be bought by Acai berry products that claim to be endorsed by any of these celebrities.

Tips 7:

Stay away from Acai berry free trial or you may find yourself trapped in the middle of Acai berry scams.

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Why I choose pure Acai berry from Perfect Acai

noreply@blogger.com (DuniaAnakku) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:00:00 +0000

Out of hundreds of Acai berry product, why did I choose pure Acai berry from Perfect Acai? Here are the reasons why perfect Acai is my preferred choice:

Reason #1:
Perfect Acai contains 100% pure Acai berry. Pure Acai berry by Perfect Acai is perfectly pure. There is no added ingredients, fillers or flowing agent used to make their Acai berry capsule.

Reason #2:
Pure Acai berry used in Perfect Acai is processed within 18 hours after harvesting in the heart of Acai berry harvesting region in Brazil itself. This is done to retain Acai berry's nutrients. The Acai berry is also freeze dried to provide an optimum and full potency Acai berry ingredient.

Reason #3:
The Acai berry used in Perfect Acai do not use Acai berry seeds, which make up the most content of an Acai berry fruit but the least in nutrient.

Reason #4:
Pure Acai berry by Perfect Acai can be found in capsule form, making it easy to bring along when I'm away from home.

Reason #5:
Pure Acai berry capsule from Perfect Acai is made from vegan capsule, no gelatin or animal product used. This is an important consideration especially among Muslims and vegetarians.

Reason #6:
You do not find exaggerated and excessive claims on Acai berry weight loss and anti-aging power made by Perfect Acai. Acai berry is not a magical bullet and such unrealistic expectations made to market Acai berry will only result in dissappointment to Acai berry customers.

Reason #7:
Perfect Acai does not claim itself to be endorsed by any celebrities such as Oprah or Rachael Ray. The celebrities, though discussed the goodness of Acai berry, never endorsed any specific Acai berry product.

Reason #8:
A company search on Perfect Acai has resulted in satisfactory result. I've been looking for sign of scams and inferior quality Acai berry product before deciding to try out Perfect Acai. Google search for complaints about Perfect Acai and a look at consumer protection based sites such as http://www.complaintsboard.com/ has not revealed any complaint against this product. Moreover, pure Acai berry from Perfect Acai also is credited with multiple good customer reviews. Below are some of the reviews I found that has helped me in my decision to proceed with this pure Acai berry product (I try not to be biased when searching a quality product and therefore I prefer reviews from a site that allows anyone to post their comment):

"Understand...I am not a vitamin retard. I actually think that most of that stuff is all hype and doesn't work. This product definitely has benefits. And for me, they are proven. I read the other reviews, and I have to admit I didn't see any weight loss benefits, it didn't seem to curb my hunger, etc., BUT...believe it or not, my hair became super soft...I don't use conditioner...really...it took about 3 months...and I take 2 pills in the morning and 2 at night. But it definitely did that. Also, I use to have dry, rough elbows. No lotion or anything I tried got rid of it. This stuff did. No more flaking, dry elbows. I couldn't believe it. But the best thing? Without any other real change in my diet or exercise, my cholestrol went down by 50 points in 6 months. My doctor came in with my lab work and said, 'What have you been doing different?'. I said, "what do you mean?". He Said, "Your bad cholestrol dropped 50 points". I told him I had been taking acai berry. He couldn't believe it either. He just said keep doing what your doing and said that he could lower the dosage of my cholestol medication because of it. Believe me. This stuff has benefits. And I dont' EVER write reviews for anything. What are you waiting for? BUY IT." - By David Guthrie (nashville, tn United States), quoted from Amazon.com
Click here to read other customer reviews on Perfect Acai at amazon.com

"I am the mother of two competitive swimmers... One being a State Champion. Perfect Acai has given them a tremendous advantage over the competition. It's loaded with Antioxidants. It's like eating a whole basket of fruit a day! It also helps me keep up with them. Some people may not feel the difference right away, but you gotta' know... there can't be anything better for you (that comes in a capsule), especially for the price." - By Swim Mom, quoted from Amazon.com
Click here to read other customer review on Perfect Acai at Amazon.com

"I have never felt better than I do now and My blood sugar has never been better. Also my energy level definetly increased. JV" - By Anonymous, quoted from publichealthforums.com
Click here to read other customer review on Perfect Acai at publichealthforums.com

Buy pure Acai berry at Perfect Acai official site

My Acai berry experience

noreply@blogger.com (DuniaAnakku) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 01:15:00 +0000

Acai berry is a great nutritional supplement to your diet. However, just like any other newcomers, Acai berry has to accept the same fate of being welcomed with suspicions.

Having been told many times about Acai berry, I was myself sceptical about Acai berry benefits to our body. Curious at the same time, I decided to give Acai berry a try.

1st day of Acai berry diet -

I was thrilled to start my Acai berry diet, but of course, nothing happen on the first day. You wouldn't expect any improvement on the first day of Acai berry, would you?

1 week of Acai berry diet -

still nothing much happen. Maybe it's just too early for any noticeable difference.

2 weeks of Acai berry diet -

I started to notice an increase in energy. But then, can it be only a placebo effect? May be it's all in my mind. Not sure though. Well, I should give Acai berry some more time to be sure.

3+ weeks of Acai berry diet -

The increase in energy maintain. This must be it. Of course, I don't suddenly change to a marathon athelete, but I was certain of the energy boost.

My day usually starts at 6 in the morning, and after a day of chores, I often felt myself worn out towards the evening. Many times, I felt myself worn out that I needed to 'hide' away from my children to get few hours of rest. Even with the rest, I often found myself knocked out earlier than my children at night. Oh, and did I tell you I am also a patient of Multiple Sclerosis, a disease that keeps on appearing and dissapearing in a patient throughout his or her life and can cause permenant damage to the nervous system as well? Multiple Sclerosis is a disease rare among Malaysians and can also cause fatigueness apart from a wide range of other symptoms. I had been free of the disease symptoms for many years but I always felt worn out that I was beginning to get worried that it can be due to the disease again. However, apart from fatigueness, I do not experience any other symptoms suggesting of the coming back of the disease, and frankly, I was not sure if the tiredness can be due to MS or simply because of daily never-ending chores.

However, for the past few weeks since taking Acai berry, I do not find myself having to hide from my children anymore. I admit that I still do feel tired at times, but even so, 10 to 15 minutes of nap is usually more than enough for me to recharge. The best part is that, I am able to spend more quality time with my children and even bring them out for physical activities in the evening. May be because they are tired after an evening of physical activities, I find it easier to put them to sleep at night now.

1+ month of Acai berry diet -

The energy level continues, plus, my sister and husband started to comment on my improved skin condition. I had been having problem with acne ever since my teenage years and continue to have breakouts even after entering 30 years of life. Now, breakouts become noticeably lessen and my skin is more easily manageable too.

2 months of Acai berry diet -
People around me started to ask why I am taking less in food portion during meals. Actually, I myself did not realize when it started. I do not eat less because I feel sick, but in fact, I am feeling healthier than ever before. Weight loss? I know this is one particular question many are eager waiting for the answer but honestly, up to now, I do not experience much weight loss worth telling about. But I'm sure, with continued healthy lifestyle, weight loss will come naturally. Even if it does not, I am absolutely happy with my gain now as I am no more an easily worn out mother I used to be and I am having much more quality time with my children too. My life has definitely improved with Acai berry diet.

My two children enjoying themselves

Acai berry destroys cancer cells in lab, UF study shows

noreply@blogger.com (DuniaAnakku) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:18:00 +0000

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A Brazilian berry popular in health food contains antioxidants that destroyed cultured human cancer cells in a recent University of Florida study, one of the first to investigate the fruit’s purported benefits.

Published today in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the study showed extracts from acai (ah-SAH’-ee) berries triggered a self-destruct response in up to 86 percent of leukemia cells tested, said Stephen Talcott, an assistant professor with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

“Acai berries are already considered one of the richest fruit sources of antioxidants,” Talcott said. “This study was an important step toward learning what people may gain from using beverages, dietary supplements or other products made with the berries.”

He cautioned that the study, funded by UF sources, was not intended to show whether compounds found in acai berries could prevent leukemia in people.

“This was only a cell-culture model and we don’t want to give anyone false hope,” Talcott said. “We are encouraged by the findings, however. Compounds that show good activity against cancer cells in a model system are most likely to have beneficial effects in our bodies.”

Other fruits, including grapes, guavas and mangoes, contain antioxidants shown to kill cancer cells in similar studies, he said. Experts are uncertain how much effect antioxidants have on cancer cells in the human body, because factors such as nutrient absorption, metabolism and the influence of other biochemical processes may influence the antioxidants’ chemical activity.

Another UF study, slated to conclude in 2006, will investigate the effects of acai’s antioxidants on healthy human subjects, Talcott said. The study will determine how well the compounds are absorbed into the blood, and how they may affect blood pressure, cholesterol levels and related health indicators. So far, only fundamental research has been done on acai berries, which contain at least 50 to 75 as-yet unidentified compounds.

“One reason so little is known about acai berries is that they’re perishable and are traditionally used immediately after picking,” he said. “Products made with processed acai berries have only been available for about five years, so researchers in many parts of the world have had little or no opportunity to study them.”

Talcott said UF is one of the first institutions outside Brazil with personnel studying acai berries. Besides Talcott, UF’s acai research team includes Susan Percival, a professor with the food science and human nutrition department, David Del Pozo-Insfran, a doctoral student with the department and Susanne Mertens-Talcott, a postdoctoral associate with the pharmaceutics department of UF’s College of Pharmacy.

Acai berries are produced by a palm tree known scientifically as Euterpe oleracea, common in floodplain areas of the Amazon River, Talcott said. When ripe, the berries are dark purple and about the size of a blueberry. They contain a thin layer of edible pulp surrounding a large seed.

Historically, Brazilians have used acai berries to treat digestive disorders and skin conditions, he said. Current marketing efforts by retail merchants and Internet businesses suggest acai products can help consumers lose weight, lower cholesterol and gain energy.

“A lot of claims are being made, but most of them haven’t been tested scientifically,” Talcott said. “We are just beginning to understand the complexity of the acai berry and its health-promoting effects.”

Article source: University of Florida News

Acai berry antioxidants absorbed by human body, research shows

noreply@blogger.com (DuniaAnakku) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:56:00 +0000

ScienceDaily (Oct. 17, 2008) — A Brazilian palm berry sweeping the globe as a popular health food - though little research has been done on it – now may have its purported benefits better understood.

In the first research involving people, the acai (ah-sigh-EE) berry has proven its ability to be absorbed in the human body when consumed both as juice and pulp. That finding, by a team of Texas AgriLife Research scientists, was published in a recent issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

Showing the berry’s absorption in humans is important because it is known to contain numerous antioxidants. The berry is heavily marketed in the U.S. as a health food.

The study involved 12 healthy volunteers who consumed a single serving of acai juice or pulp. Researchers believe the results point to the need for continued research on the berry which is commonly used in juices, beverages, smoothies, frozen treats and dietary supplements.

"Acai is naturally low in sugar, and the flavor is described as a mixture of red wine and chocolate,” said lead investigator Dr. Susanne Talcott, “so what more would you want from a fruit?”

Talcott, who also is assistant professor with the Texas A&M University’s nutrition and food science department, said that previous studies have shown the ability of the human body to absorb target antioxidants (from other produce), but “no one had really tested to see if acai antioxidants are absorbed in humans."

Sales of acai products have increased dramatically in the U.S. where it has been touted as a metabolism booster, weight reducer and athletic enhancer. Advertisements use buzzwords such as health, wellness, energy, taste and organic.

About the only buzzword not used with acai is "local." The berries are harvested in the Brazilian rainforest from acai palms that may reach heights in excess of 60 feet - one of the same palms used to harvest edible hearts of palm.

The fruit is about the size of a large blueberry yet only the outermost layers of the fruit, the pulp surrounding a large internal seed, are edible, Talcott noted.

Talcott and her co-researcher and husband Dr. Steve Talcott began studying the palm- berry in 2001. His first scientific report on acai, apparently the first such study in English, was published in 2004.

Initially, their studies on the berry examined antioxidant and nutritional components in pulp and juice. Later studies showed the berry’s activity against cancer cells, Talcott noted.

With that background, the researchers then decided to find out whether those elements were actually being absorbed into the human body or being eliminated unused as waste.

"Like vitamin C, the body can only absorb so much at a time," Steve Talcott explained.
He said the researchers now “need to determine potential disease-fighting health benefits, so we can make intelligent recommendations on how much acai should be consumed.

For the clinical trial, people were given acai pulp and acai juice containing half the concentration of anthocyanins as the pulp and each compared to the control foods: applesauce and a non-antioxidant beverage.

Blood and urine samples at 12 and 24 hours after consumption showed significant increases in antioxidant activity in the blood after both the acai pulp and applesauce consumption, she said. Both acai pulp and acai juice showed significant absorption of antioxidant anthocyanins into the blood and antioxidant effects. The research couple said future studies hopefully will help determine whether the consumption of acai will result in any disease-preventing health benefit and the proper serving sizes for a beneficial dose for people.

"Our concern has been that it is sold as a super food – and it definitely has some good attributes – but it is not a solution to all diseases,” she said. “There are a great number of foods on the market, and this could just be part of a well-balanced diet."

Article source: Science Daily

Why Acai berry?

noreply@blogger.com (DuniaAnakku) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:24:00 +0000

Why Acai berry as a diet supplement? What are the contents of Acai berry that makes it so popular worldwide? Let's have a look at what are there in Acai berry....

Acai berry fruit pulp contains a very high antioxidant property; and is even more than cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry or strawberry, grapes or promeganate (delima). The powerful antioxidants found in Acai berry do not only protect cells from damages caused by toxins or free radicals circulating in our body, but could also be linked to a reduced risk of inflammation and blood clotting, as well as protection from obesity and diabetes. Researches into the potential benefits of these antioxidants are still continuing though.

The fatty acid content in Acai berry resembles that of olive oil in that Acai berry contains a synergy of monounsaturated fats (that is the healthy fat needed by our our body), as well as dietary fiber and phytosterols; substances that are associated in promoting cardiovascular and digestive health.

Acai berry contains Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9; the three Omegas that are known to lower the bad cholesterol and maintain the good cholesterol.

Acai berry possesses an almost perfect essential amino acid complex in conjunction with valuable trace minerals.

Acai berry is naturally low in sugar, which is a good news to those concern with their blood glucose level.

Though Acai berry contains all these great nutirents perfect for our body, it should be stressed that Acai berry should be regarded as a dietary supplement to protect or maintain our health. Despite being nutririous and have the great potential in restoring our health, Acai berry is not a treatment or a cure for any disease. Thus, if you suffer from any illness, your doctor or health care advise should always be sought after.

What is Acai berry

noreply@blogger.com (DuniaAnakku) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:03:00 +0000

Acai berry, the dark colored grape-like fruit from the Amazonian rainforest is a wonderful fruit packed with a handful benefits towards a healthier life. Just like the rest of the world, Acai berry is gaining recognition among Malaysian for its potential benefits in helping for a better health.

Being tightly kept in the Amazonian rainforest for thousands of years, the secrets of Acai berry started to be revealed to the rest of the world in the recent years. Often being described as an antioxidant powerhouse, Acai berry also contain a great combination of healthy fats, Omega 3, 6 and 9, essential amino acids and valuable trace minerals for a better functionaing of our body.

Some of the potential Acai berry benefits that often being promoted are:

Boost energy
Improve digestion
Improve vision
Stronger immune system
Support against heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease
Healthier and youthful skin
Facilitate weight loss the healthy way

(perhaps, the last two benefits are the most common advantages being marketed, but they are actually the good 'side effects' of a healthy body offered from an Acai berry supplement. Acai berry is in no way a magical bullet, but it is indeed a great dietary supplement with a range of benefits for a healthier body)