If you think all the rage and hype about the acai berry benefits are too good to be true, think again!  There is a reason why Acai berries are rated #1 on Dr. Perricone’s list of superfoods in his book The Perricone Promise.  Simply because Acai is the greatest superfood of them all!  Acai (pronounced Ah-Sigh-Eee) has been embraced by athletes, celebrities and locals in South America who have been consuming this miracle berry for thousands of years.  Acai Berry benefits have been featured on the news, popular talk shows including the Oprah Winfrey Show and Rachel Ray, in magazines, books and everything in between.

Acai berries for those of you who don’t know are small blueish purple berries about the size of a grape.  They have a large seed inside of them with a small amount of flesh and pulp surrounding the seed.  Acai Berry Benefits are kept in its dark purple flesh and pulp.  Not suprisingly, Acai Berry pulp and flesh is also very very delicious.  It’s taste has been described as having a fruity wine flavor with wonderful chocolate undertones. It is also not too sweet.

Unfortunately, Acai is also highly perishable.  So if you want to eat it fresh, you must travel to South America during the harvest season to enjoy it.  Don’t worry though, even if you won’t be traveling to South America you can still enjoy Acai Berry benefits locally.  The Acai is so popular that it is popping up in North America in everything.  Ranging from soaps and shampoos, to cereals, energy bars, drinks and more!  To consume the health benefits of Acai in it’s most potent form you can buy it as a nutritional supplement in a powdered, liquid, or capsule form.

10 Acai Berry Benefits

With a nutritional profile like the Acai Berry, everyone can benefit from taking Acai.  Acai can:

• Boost your antioxidant levels and eliminate unwanted free radicals in your body
• Promote your cardiovascular health
• Enhance muscle development and rejuvenation
• Promote nervous system health
• Maintain and regulate your healthy cell division
• Boost your energy level
• Promote your digestive health
• Support your healthy immune function
• Promote your libido
• Slow signs of aging

The miracle berry is also being studied for its potential to reverse chronic health issues.