The much talked about ‘Acai’ berry that helps in weight loss and keeping our immune system intact has several reasons to occupy dining tables. An overall idea about the constituents of the fruit would serve as a psychological motivator to reap benefits by adding them as a regular addition. The weight loss berry principally consists of the following:-
v Phytosterols
v Amino acids
v Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids
v Anthocyanin, carotene and vitamin-c.
The triglyceride levels and LDL levels in human physiology are to be maintained in strict limits as far as lipid profile is concerned. The Phytosterols are plant cholesterols that help in keeping the digestive tract clear and it also aids in lowering the much abhorred LDL (Low Density Lipoproteins) levels.
Amino acids are associated with proteins, which form the building blocks in the human body. Omega-3 and Omega-6 are essential fatty acids that are required for efficient functioning of the heart. They also help in accelerating the metabolic rate, which in turns promotes weight loss.
Weight loss berry is filled with anthocyanin, carotene and vitamin-c in its fresh dried form and supposedly targets weight reduction. The cosmetic property is not far behind. The oil is also used for improving skin texture and has gained ground in the preparation of cosmetic products. Another fruit of the family, the blueberry is already used in the form of creams, which are manufactured by established companies.
The major factors of the weight loss berry that contribute to the goodness are the antioxidant properties and metabolic acceleration besides one more index of health. And that’s the Oxidant Radical Absorption Capacity (ORAC), which even surpasses the ORAC of Pomegranate- another nature’s blessing. The index carries a value of 18400 units, which signifies the antioxidant property of the fruit to fight free radicals produced by our body.
Detailed studies have been conducted by University of Florida and results have been shown that they are found to possess destruction property to inhibit leukemia cells. ‘Acai’ weight loss berry, which is pronounced as ‘A sigh-ee’ in the native region of Brazil has several versions in the market in the form of concentrate, juice, powder and fresh/dried form. The list of healing properties tangible and intangible is manifold as far as beneficiaries that have quoted their experiences in websites. The bowel cleaning action due to its laxative effect should deter one to consume the weight loss berry with restraint. But for this, inherently being a fruit, it may not have any harmful side effects towards the ultimate aim of preserving general health and primarily weight management.
Venkat Ramamurthy has a Diploma in Freelance Journalism from ‘The Writers Bureau College of Journalism’, Manchester, England. He has written for ‘The Positive Health’, a leading complementary health magazine from Portsmouth, England. He is also a weight loss blogger and enthusiast. If you are inclined for quick results to lose weight effectively and naturally through the ‘Fat Loss 4 Idiots’ program, visit this link http://fatloss4idiotsreviewinfo.blogspot.com
Article Source: Weight loss berry- ‘Acai’- An analysis
