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In an article published by The American Cancer Center in December 2006, Petrea Dishman touches on some of the benefits that have been found from consuming açai. Some of these include the following:

Heart Health: The açai berry is thought to have a significant impact on heart health by providing possible protection from heart attacks, strokes, and other common cardiovascular complications.

Lowers Cholesterol Levels: Açai berries are known to contain large amounts of omega-6, which lowers cholesterol levels. Açai’s omega-9 fatty acids lower LDL cholesterol levels and maintain natural HDL cholesterol levels.

Anti-Aging: The açai berry has a strong impact on the aging process. As a matter of fact, the açai berry is generally acknowledged to be one of the top superfoods for anti-aging. The amino acids and vital trace minerals found in the açai berry aid in proper muscle contraction and regeneration, thereby slowing damaging effects to the skin that cause signs of aging.

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Nationally renowned surgeon and award-winning author, Dr. Oz, says people should eat about five servings of antioxidant-rich foods a day. Dr. Oz appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show in February 2008 to discuss some of these foods and to reveal his Ultimate Anti-Aging Checklist.

“All foods with dark colors in them have some of these really protecting antioxidant chemicals in them,” he said.

Dr. Oz recommended sweet potatoes, broccoli, and tomatoes as good anti-aging foods. He also introduced a new entry to his hall of fame—the açai berry!

“It has twice the antioxidant content as a blueberry,” Dr. Oz said. “It’s just breaking through.”

Renowned dietician, Jim Mackey, wrote an article entitled, “Brazilian Berry Is the Newest Weight Loss Miracle.” In it, Mackey says that along with being loaded with antioxidants, the açai berry is also thought to contain a high level of important vitamins and phytosterols. Large amounts of vitamins A, B1, B2, C and E are found in açai, which helps the immune system battle illnesses and injuries. Phytosterols in açai are believed to help the cardiovascular system function effectively.

According to Mackey, açai has also been linked to insomnia. “Many people who use açai claim that the nutrients and antioxidants within the berry help to regulate the hormones and chemicals within the brain that cause sleeping disorders,” Mackey says. “Though much is unknown about açai, many nutritionists suggest that people begin taking it to help resolve many illnesses that conventional medicine seems unable to remedy.”

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