This is Part 4 in a series of Seven+ Superfoods. Previously, we have learned about Gac, Fucoidan, and Mangosteen.

This post is dedicated to Acai (ah-SIGH-ee), also known as “Amazon’s Healing Fruit” or Euterpe oleracea.

Why is Acai a Superfood?

Acai contains the highest free-radical-fighting power of any known fruit with 16 different antioxidants.

Acai contains 33 times the amount of anticianine, a potent antioxidant, than grapes do.

Anthocyanins, the reason many people drink red wine, are 30X more potent in Acai. Benefits without the buzz

A near-perfect essential amino acid complex, Acai’s most abundant mineral is potassium. Potassium helps to regulate the body’s water balance to prevent swelling and high blood pressure, and keeps the body’s acidity in check.

The second most abundant mineral in Acai is calcium, which promotes bone growth and density.

Acai is rich in iron, as well as vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, and K, which help promote collagen production, energy, restores tissue damage, protects cellular membranes, regulates the thickness of the blood, and regulates dopamine and serotonin production in the brain.

Acai contains beneficial fatty acids (omega-6 and -9) which reduce bad cholesterol and maintain good cholesterol levels. Continue reading →