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     Acai berries having not been long brought out of their natural South American habitat. Many of the claims are still at their examination level but so far have proven to be correct.

Usually with such huge attention comes a lot of hype and counter hype, so it is imperative to cut through the statements that surround this wonderfulberry. Let us take a close look at just what the benefits of using Acai berry products are.

Some of the claims of the other benefits of Acai berry products are not yet proven that does not mean that they aren't true. There is constant research of the Acai berry by the University of Florida.In 2006 research has shown that there are anthocyanins that are contained in large numbers within the Acai berry. What is the significance of anthocyanins?

They are wonderful for helping to deal with 'free radicals. Free radicals are molecules which have been proving to cause and accelerate cancer. The anthocyanins destroyed as much as 85% of human cancer cells during initial testing.

As a result with this one feature alone Acai berry products are taking the health market by storm. Free radicals are molecules that are already well known for being a major cause of cancer. They come from a variety of sources, from naturally being produced by the body through to huge amounts being inhaled from cigarette smoking or car fumes.

They are dangerous as they are able to alter the DNA of cells, which is what leads to the cells becoming cancerous. Because the anthocyanins are such powerful anti-toxins they are also wonderful for dealing with numerous illnesses.

They have also been proven to help with fighting of both viral and bacterial related illnesses. In addition Acai berries, and their products, contain high percentages of essential and beneficial fatty acids. The human body is unable to produce these acids for itself.

These fatty acids give an enormous boost to the liver. They also help speed up the body's metabolism, providing more energy and burning more calories than it otherwise would.

Another beneficial quality is Acai berry products are very high in fiber. This fiber provides an energy boost to the body cells. Natural fiber also encourages the production of enzymes needed to break down compacted waste in the body's digestive tract. This can lead to large quantities of waste that would be causing the body harm to be naturally removed from the intestines.

With large vitamin B content, essential for helping promote a relaxing sleep, as well as the beneficial fatty acids and amino acids the Acai berry products can give a real boost to anyone who is having trouble sleeping.

Acai berries the new 'super food', with a huge number of health benefits being attributed to them. One of the exciting major claims is that of its ability to aid people in weight loss. Both dieters and those exercising are getting on the band wagon.

The berry was pretty much unnoticed in the Amazon rainforests deep in Brazil, South America until recently. It was only used by the local tribes, who utilized it in a variety of ways, from treating stomach upsets to curing skin ailments. But its medicinal properties led it to being investigated by experts, who found it to have a vast range of uses, from fighting cancer to weight loss.

Modern technology cured the problem of shipping the fruit around the world, with it now being produced in freeze dried, pill, and juice and capsule forms. This sudden influx of methods of including the Acai berry as part of an everyday diet has made many sit up and takes notice.

Acai berries are a health supplement that have only come to the market relatively recently, and have done so in a blaze of publicity and claims. Celebrities such as Oprah have been singing the praises of the small purple fruit, especially its ability to help people with weight loss.

But one of the most eyes catching of the claims that supporters of the Acai berry are making is that they can help prevent and fight cancer, certainly a very bold claim. But can it be verified?

That's a question that many people have been asking, so in 2006 a group of academics in the University of Florida set out to check it.

They took 6 extracts of the Acai berry and tested them on cancerous human cells using various strengths of extract. Amazingly in 4 of the 6 extracts they triggered a 'self-destruct' impulse in huge numbers of the cancerous cells. The percentage of the cancerous human cells that it worked on varied from extract to extract due to the difference in strengths but went from a very respectable 35% up to a huge 86% in the optimum strength Acai berry extract test. While this is only an initial test and needs follow up work the signs are very encouraging.

Acai berries are proven to contain a huge amount of anti-toxins that deal with many poisons and toxins in the body. The most important factor with regarding preventing and fighting cancer is how the anti-toxin capabilities (anthocyanins) of the Acai berries are able to safely deal with molecules known as 'free radicals'.

Because of the ability to deal with them naturally the anthocyanins contained within the Acai berry there is a strong theory that the Acai berries can fight the cancer, as supported by the University of Florida's findings. There are ongoing tests and the initial results are very promising that the claims of Acai berries fighting cancer could well be true.

The scientific theory supports the claim as well, and many people are claiming that Acai berry supplements are helping them in their fight against cancer. So it does look like Acai berries really are able to help people fight cancer.

To your weight loss and health success,

John Schmidt - Weight Loss Nutritionist

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