Acai Berry (Euterpe oleracea fruit)

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Açaí palm, (Euterpe oleracea) – a species of the arecaceae Palm family. It comes from the tropical areas of South America, but has been widespread in the intertropical area worldwide. The Palm fruit are called Acai berry (Euterpe oleracea fruit).

Fruits – Acai Berry

The fruit of Euterpe oleracea – acai berry (portugal. Açaí, ang. Acai berries) They resemble grapes, yet can be smaller, they include a large stone of a diameter from 7 to 10 mm and very little flesh. The tree bears berries twice a year in several or even a dozen clusters, containing from 500 to 900 berries.

Acai Berry – ingredients

So far none raw material (fruit) has been found in the world, which could compete with the acai berry in terms of nutritional value. Therefore Perricone called it “superfood on 1” (Table 1). Acai fruit is an extremely rich source of nutrients and dietary fiber and has a low water content, which in fresh fruit amounts only to 60%.
Acai berry is distinguished by the presence of the chemical composition of proteins of high biological value, containing all essential amino acids in the recommended proportions (Table 2).

The berries have a significant content of soluble vitamins (vitamin A and vitamin E), although fruits are also rich in vitamins B group and minerals (magnesium – Mg, Copper – Cu, Chromium – Cr, Zinc – Zn Manganese – Mn, Selenium – Se Potassium – K, Molybdenum – Mo, Iodine – I, Bor – B).

Acai berry and weight loss

Acai berries, thanks to the large amount of fiber (16.9 g per 100 g), accelerate metabolism (metabolism) and the process of digestion. They ensure a long-lasting feeling of satiety, and thus help to control and gradually reduce the amount of calories consumed. Owing to a very high content of tyrosine they are a natural fat burner. The antioxidants cleanse the body of unwanted toxins, and reduce the level of “bad” cholesterol. That is why weight loss with acai berry is so effective. If you are looking for weight loss products it is advisable to see our ranking of diet pills with acai berries: Ranking pills to lose weight with Acai Berry and the general: Ranking pills to lose weight.

Dietary supplements for weight lost with Acai Berry

There are many dietary supplements available on the market, containing acai berries. They are a common ingredient of products for weight loss. The best of them include: 100% Pure Acai Berry 700mg™, Pure Acai Berry Max™, Slimette.

		Slimette ™ is an extremely powerful and effective dietary supplement that will not only help you lose weight, but also increase your energy level. Combine it with a healthy diet and regular physical exercise and you are bound to achieve incredible results. Ingredients: Extract to the Acai berry 4:1, Guarana seed extract 4:1, The extract from green tea leaves 10:1, Cayenne pepper (Capsicum frutescens) 8:1, L-carnitine tartrate, Bioperine (Piperine 95%), Chromium, Vitamin D3. Dosage: Depending on the preference - from 2 to 4 pills daily. It is recommanded to use twice daily with meals (e.g. breakfast or lunch).
Manufacturer's Page Product description: SLIMETTE – Mega power of weight loss!
This product is available worldwide

		Do you want to lose weight fast without yo-yo effect, but nothing helps? Strict diets, exhausting training programs, plenty of time spent in the gym, making proper meals, denying the food you love and still no results and your weight does not change? Your belly is still not flat and tiredness drives you crazy. Discouragement comes quickly, doesn't it? Acai Berry 900 ™ - Ingredients: Acai berry extract - strongly condensed (350mg per capsule), Green tea extract - 50 mg of the extract per capsule. Dosage: take 2 capsules daily.
Manufacturer's Page Product description: AcaiBerry900
This product is available worldwide

The health benefits of acai berry

Acai berry (Euterpe oleracea fruit) that grows on one of the most fertile soils in the world contains not only a wealth of antioxidants, but a balanced complex of unsaturated fatty acids, amino acids, phytosteroles, vitamins and many valuable elements.

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References & External links

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