Acai Berry and Weight Loss - Fact Or Fiction?

Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) Berry has been a popular form of weight loss supplement for the last decade. There is indisputable evidence that proves that acai berry has a lot to offer the human body, and may at least cover a considerable amount of ground in the battle to lose weight.

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Origins of Acai Berry

Acai berry comes from the rain forests of the Amazon, and is harvested in the nation of Brazil in South America. There are actually two forms of the berry that are popularly utilized in weight loss and supplements.

- Sweetened acai berry is used in juices, yogurt, drink blends, and supplements. The taste is defined as similar to a blend of red wine and chocolate. This form of acai is found in nearly every supermarket, grocery store, and even convenience stores.

- More doctors recommend the unsweetened acai berry than the tastier sweetened form. The pulp made from the berry is very nutritious, and the unwelcome addition of sugars and sweeteners take away from the healthy nature of the berry.

Acai Success Stories

There are virtually hundreds of thousands of stories in magazines, newspapers, and on the Internet regarding the success of acai berry as a weight loss aid. Each testimonial will have the story of one or more people who tried the berry and experienced a remarkable and rapid weight loss. While not everyone reacts the same to the acai, most experience some weight loss, constipation relief, or boost in energy.

There are many doctors, nutritionists, and even pharmacists who firmly believe that acai berry (as a supplement) aids weight loss tremendously as part of a healthy diet and exercise program. There is a high content of antioxidants, fatty acid, phytosterols, trace minerals, and amino acids in acai berry, making it useful to the body in many ways.

Scientific Evidence

One thing science has definitively proven is the human body absorbs acai berry, both in the juice and pulp forms. This is important because the amino acids and antioxidants are invaluable to the human body, meaning that if the body can absorb the nutrients, the chances are much higher that the berry can accomplish what testimonials claim it can. Since the body can only absorb so many antioxidants at one time (similar to the body's absorption of calcium or vitamin C), clinical trials must be conducted to establish more conclusive results. Many doctors note that much more research should be completed in order to firmly and conclusively establish limits on exactly how much acai berry is needed for maximum results.

Professionals add that, like many other dietary supplements, acai berry should not be viewed as a diet in and of itself. It should be consumed as part of a healthy diet, and added to a regular exercise plan instead to help the berry reach its full potential.

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