In the heart of the Amazon rainforest grows a rare fruit called the acai berry. People have been enjoying the health benefits of this amazing fruit for centuries. It is generally found in the hilly areas of Brazil. Acai berries hang from branches in clusters that look like groups of bluebottles. Traditionally the acai berries would be picked by hand and the tribe's men would shimmy up the tree (these trees can reach as high as 82 feet!) and cut the branches from the top of the palm tree.

Acai Juice, puree and pulp has been used in beverages in Brazil for years. The Acai berry juice is a nutritious supplement for food. Until recently, however, it was relatively unknown to the rest of the world. Acai berry is a relative newcomer to the supplement industry.

Acai Berry will help you rid your body of all that excess build-up in your digestive tract and prevent future build-up from occurring. While Acai Berry flushes out all the waste and harmful toxins from your body it also provides you with tons of fiber and powerful anti-oxidants, and is also a rich source of niacin. Every cell of the body requires niacin to create the body's natural fuel: adenosine triposphate (ATP). This Fruit is rich in calcium content as well. If added to a right diet rich with other foods with calcium and vitamin D, Acai berry can be used in treating osteoporosis.

The berry is packed with several other ingredients including protein, vitamins B, C and E, potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron. Acai comes in many forms: acai juice, acai capsules, acai supplement pills, acai seeds, frozen acai and acai pulp. Acai has been declared the #1 super food by anti aging guru - Dr. Nicholas Perricone in his best selling books, while on a special guest appearance on 'The Oprah Winfrey show.

Acai berry also contains the health-giving omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids. They are low in calories and are high in fiber nutrients, which is rarely found in any other fruit. Acai berries have a very high antioxidant count and is used to help counteract free radicals. It has quickly become a popular ingredient in both health drinks and supplements as many believe it to contain antioxidants able to provide great improvements in wellbeing. The acai berry is said to have twice the amount of antioxidants as blueberries and 10 times that of grapes.

Acai berry must either be consumed soon after picking or it must be freeze dried quickly after picking (or frozen) in order for the berry's nutritional benefits to be retained. So it is important to buy a product made from acai berries that have been carefully and properly freeze dried or frozen in the Amazon, before the product has been shipped to the producer of the product.

Health longevity usually means extended life in the company of good physical condition, living ahead of the predictable age assortment. These days, a majority people take pleasure in sound physical condition and live up to 80 years or more. Health food stores, whole food retailers, and online outlets sell acai berries in different forms, including fresh frozen juice made from the berry's rich pulp. As the acai berry grows in popularity, it won't be surprising seeing traditional grocery stores carrying the exotic fruit in the future.

Acai truly is a Superfood that I believe everyone should start incorporating into their diet. The old saying 'you are what you eat' really rings true for me as I've found not only do I have more energy than I ever had but I haven't missed a day of work from being sick in over two years. AS previously stated, Acai berries contain the mineral potassium which is an important mineral for the heart. Women need to take care of their hearts since it seems to be a disease that effects many women.

Acai berry is the best choice to achieve overall wellness and weight loss; it carries all the requirements of having a healthy body. Its primary functions are in helping people maintain their optimal body weight and a toxic-free lifestyle.

Acai Berry contains the most powerful and effective ingredients for internal cleansing available anywhere on the market today! So don't hold on to excess body fat & waste, cleanse your body today. Acai Berry will rejuvenate your body every time you take it and leave you feeling even better then before. Look Great and Feel Great!

Article Written By J. Foley