• Provides a potent amount of antioxidants to fight ageing • Promotes cardiovascular & digestive health • Helps convert fat into energy • 100% Rainforest Grown! What is Acai? The Acai berry grows on palm trees in the Amazon Rainforest. The berry resembles a giant, purple, blueberry. Despite its many benefits, you cannot eat the acai berry directly. The berries must be harvested fresh and processed into a pulp. In Brazil, Acai has exploded into the mainstream, spreading rapidly throughout the country. Some Brazilians freeze their Acai and mix it with Guarana syrup. How Does Acai work? Acai is called a superfood for many reasons. The berry naturally contains huge amounts of Antioxidants, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, Fibre, Proteins and beneficial fatty acids. The incredible levels of antioxidants in Acai help you feel younger, and may also decrease medical problems. Research has also shown that antioxidants can help regulate cholesterol levels in your body. Acai has two essential fatty acids known as Omega 6 (Linoleic acid) and Omega 9 (Oleic acid). Research shows that Omega 6 helps lower LDL, which is the cholesterol that harms your body, while Omega 9 fatty acids lower LDL and maintain HDL (good cholesterol) levels. Acai's high levels of antioxidants also play a factor in maintenance of vascular cardiac system, which is important for better blood circulation. The dark purplish colour of the berry is due to the polyphenolic compounds present in the berry. One of the main compounds being researched is called anthocyanin. Anthocyanins are a group of Flavonoids widely distributed in plants and that give a reddish or purplish colour to fruits such as blackberries, grapes, and raspberries. More benefits from Anthocyanins are being discovered every day, thanks to cutting-edge technology and effective research. Why Should You Take Acai? • Converts Fat Into Energy: Thanks to its high content in fatty acids Omega-3 and Omega-6, the Acai berry helps increase the body’s metabolism rate, which helps you shed extra pounds. Moreover, the Acai berry has a high fibre content that assists with appetite control and proper digestion, effectively eliminating excess food in the body, instead of converting it to fat. • Inflammation: Anthocyanins help neutralise enzymes that destroy connective tissue. Their antioxidant capacity prevents free radicals from damaging connective tissues and may help repair damaged proteins in the blood-vessel walls. • Nervous System: By preventing tyrosine nitration, the Anthocyanin properties in Acai may also help protect against neurological diseases. The primary Anthocyanins in Acai known as Cyanidin-3-glucoside have been found to contribute to the reversal of age related neurological deficits. • Arteriosclerosis: Anthocyanins ability to counter oxidants makes them a powerhouse in the fight against arteriosclerosis. Even in small amounts, Anthocyanins effectively guard against LDL oxidation. Anthocyanins protect the integrity of the endothelial cells that line blood vessel walls and help to maintain micro capillary integrity. • Diabetes: One of the serious diabetic complications is retinopathy, which in most cases can cause blindness. This condition occurs when the body attempts to repair leaking, damaged capillaries, but does so by producing too many abnormal proteins. The protection of Anthocyanins may help prevent these capillaries from leaking and assist in the prevention of abnormal protein proliferation. • Eye Health: The Acai berry's Anthocyanins can improve eyesight by numerous mechanisms. A recent Japanese study found that people taking 50mg of Anthocyanins adapted better to the dark and had less eye fatigue than those in the placebo group.

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