The Benefits of the Acai Antioxidant

 

When it comes to health and nutrition the newest find is the Acai berry. While it has been featured in the media and has been in use for centuries it still remains a largely unknown health secret. This berry feature re-vitalizing powers and anti-aging secrets not found in many other alternative health methods. This powerful little fruit is now being considered one of the top super foods on the health market today.

 

Before the Acai berry the most nutrient berry was the blueberry. The blueberry was best known for hits powerful antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are key in maintain the overall health of the body. The body’s natural process includes the metabolizing of the cells which happens constantly. The byproducts of this process are known as free radicals. These molecules are missing a key electron which causes free radicals to stabilize themselves by stealing an electron from healthy cells. As a result another free radical is created which can lead to cell damage. As we age this process gets bigger and around age 35 or 40 you will start to feel the effects of this damage until untreated massive cell damage results and health problems occur.

 

As free radicals build in your body you start to see degeneration, aging and a decreased resistance of diseases. Free radicals can even damage the DNA within a cell wall which can start the cancer process. Free radicals can slow down or stop cells from working by invading the cell and destroying the mitochondria. Depending on where cells are damaged it can disrupt a large part of the body’s natural functions including everything from neuronal firing in the brain to hormonal balance.

 

Antioxidants can help because they have lost of free electrons. By giving the body a source of external antioxidants you can allow free radicals to stabilize themselves without needing to get an electron from your healthy cells. This is why taking antioxidants or eating antioxidant rich foods can help prevent cell damage from happening within your body.

 

A powerful source of antioxidants is Vitamins A and E. Although the blueberry was found to have anthocyanins, an antioxidant phytonutrient which is more powerful than both Vitamins A and E. These antioxidants have been proven through lab tests to stop free radical damage which leads to health conditions such as cataracts, varicose veins, peptic ulcers, heart disease, cancer and many other health conditions.

 

However, the Acai berry has recently been found to contain more antioxidants than even blueberries. The Acai berry has been found to have 33 times more antioxidants than red while and five times more than ginko biloba. The Acai berry has even been recommended as one of the top ten foods to help you look and feel younger while improving the overall health of your body.

 

The Acai berry is also unique from the blueberry is other ways. The Acai berry has other nutrients in addition to antioxidants. It also features amino acids which aren’t typically found in fruits and vegetables in North America. It contains as much protein as an egg, the same essential fatty acids of olive oil and also contains a lot of Vitamin A and B.