Latin Name: Euterpe oleracea
Synonyms: Acai Extract, Brazilian Acai, Euterpe oleracea
Part of Used: Berry fruit
Specifications: 4:1,10:1,20:1
Appearance: Violet / Purple fine powder
Application: Weight loss, fat blocker, anti-aging, antioxidant
What is the Acai Berry powder extract?
The acai berry, has similar effects like blueberries and cranberries, is an inch-long reddish, purple fruit. It comes from the acai palm tree (Euterpe oleracea), which is native to Central and South America. In Brazil, native people use acai berries to heal skin conditions and sip acai seed tea to soothe fever. Native Brazilians have also long used boiled preparations of acai root to treat conditions ranging from menstrual pain to diabetes.
It’s only in the last few years that research has started to show that there may be some truth behind this, and that the berry may be a powerful health booster.
Chemical constituents of aci berry powder extract
Acai has exploded as a “superfood” because it offers a vast array of benefits with no known side effects. Unlike some herbal remedies, acai products are not known to negatively interact with medications or other foods. However, any change in diet should be discussed with your physician.
What is it that makes acai so beneficial? There are a number of different components that all contribute to the overall value of this unassuming fruit. In the next section, we will explore the health benefits that each of these components provides