The London Times reports, "acai [has] the nutritional content that makes other fruits blush with inadequacy."

Acai Science and News

Brazilian berry destroys cancer cells in lab, UF study shows

"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." - University of Florida News, January 2006. Read Full Story

Acai Berry from the Amazon: What's the Scoop on This Superfood?

"This little dark, purple berry boasts an ORAC (antioxidant) score of up to 10 X the power of red grapes and 30 X times the anthocyanins of red wine! Its incredible power pack of antioxidant properties produce high levels of anthocyanins and polyphenols. These antioxidants are the substances that protect the cells against the damage from oxidation caused by "free radical" molecules. In addition to the anthocyanin’s potent antioxidant capabilities, anthocyanins have strong anti-viral properties." - WRC. Read Full Story

"Does it really matter where you buy your Acai? Absolutely! Are all Acai products created equal? No way! There so many factors that go into the processing of the Acai Berry, that customers should know what to look for before buying!" - WRC. Read Full Story

Acai Had an Unusually High Antioxidant and Scavenging Activity

"...Açai had unusually high antioxidant and scavenging activity in vitro against hydroxyl, peroxyl, peroxynitrite, and superoxide anion free radicals, compared to all of the common fruits and vegetables consumed in the United States." - Dr. Alexander Schauss. Açai (Euterpe oleracea): The Nutritional and Antioxidant-Rich Amazonian Palm Tree Fruit. Read Full Story

Acai Gets Thumbs-Up From Dr. Julian Whitaker

"Fruit juice has never been high on my list of recommended foods. No matter how natural it is, it contains too much concentrated sugar. One type of juice, however, merits a big thumbs-up: Açai... Unlike most juices, most of Açai's calories come not from sugar but from healthful omega-6 and omega-9 fats. It also contains hefty doses of fiber, potassium, iron, vitamins C & E, and other nutrients." - Dr. Julian Whitaker. The Insider's Guide to America 's Worst & Best Supplements. May 2005, page 5. Full Story

Dr. Perricone's 10 Superfoods. No. 1: Açaí

"This little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world... nature's perfect energy fruit." - Dr. Nicholas Perricone - Oprah.com, 2005. Full Story

Foods that score high in an antioxidant analysis called ORAC may protect cells and their components from oxidative damage, according to studies of animals and human blood at the Agricultural Research Service's Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts in Boston. ARS is the chief scientific agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture." - Judy McBride. February 8, 1999. High-ORAC Foods May Slow Aging. USDA Agricultural Research Service: www.USDA.gov. Read Full Story

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