Acai Berry

A Superfruit high in Anthocyanins

This new ‘wonder berry’ grows freely on trees in South America where it is known by its Latin name Euterpe oleracea. Traditionally used as a fruit and flavour for juices, ice cream and candy, scientists are now recognizing the amazing health promoting compounds found in this small yet potent fruit.  

Anthocyanidins are the dark pigments that give Acai berries their beautiful colour and are the compounds responsible for the fruit’s amazing antioxidant power.  Flavonoids, also brightly coloured, add to Acai’s antioxidant power.  Research has shown that these compounds work synergistically to create more antioxidant power that can be explained by either compound alone. In other words, the antioxidant effect of Acai berries is higher than can be explained by the antioxidant potential of each individual compound.

Studies have revealed that the antioxidants in Acai berries can neutralize peroxyl radicals and peroxynitrate - compounds that form free radicals in the body and contribute to DNA damage.  DNA damage is implicated in aging, cancer development and slow tissue recovery after damage.

Elimination of free radicals is also an important aspect of immune function and Acai berry extract has been shown to boost the function of macrophages and neutrophils (immune cells that scavenge and destroy bacteria and viruses.)

An unusual property seen in most fruits, Acai berries contain an impressive amount and profile of fatty acids and sterols.  The fatty acids help stabilize the antioxidants described above and contribute to the berries’ antioxidant abilities.  Beta-sitosterol, which makes up 75-90% of the total sterols found in Acai berries, is well known for its immune boosting and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Essential fatty acids, sterols and highly pigmented antioxidants are susceptible to degradation hence proper handling and storage of the raw compound is extremely important.  Albi’s careful extraction process ensures that you receive 500mg of the highest quality Acai berry extract, concentrated to contain the highest amount of antioxidants possible, in each capsule.

Incorporating Albi’s “Acai Berry” into your daily routine is a way to boost your immune system, eliminate free radicals, slow aging and prevent cancer. How can you go wrong?