A new food that has been sweeping the world as a miracle food known as the acai berry has been questioned as legit or not because of the limited research that has been done on the fruit. A recent study added credence to the acai berry as research proved that the fruit does indeed get absorbed by the body when it is either consumed as a juice or pulp.
That finding, by a team of Texas AgriLife Research scientists, was published in a recent issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Providing evidence that the acai fruit berryabsorption in humans is important because it is known to contain numerous antioxidants that stop and prevent free radicals from damaging the body's cells.
The research was done by taking 12 prople and haveing them consume one serving of either ther acai berry jusic or the acai pulp daily. The berry is a popular in the United states because its been touted as a health food.
Studies indicate that the body does in fact absorb antioxidants from other foods however, this is the first study done specifically on the acai berry where it shows antioxidant absorbtion. Acai berry i has a taste that is descibed by many as a combination of chocalate and red wine.
The acai berry has risen to popularity in America by being labeled and touted as a superfood that assist in healthy weight loss all the way to expediating recovery in top athletes.
acai fruit berry is only grow in the Btrazilian rain forrest from a palm tree called the acai palm-these palms can grow as high as sixty feet. The only edible part of the acai berry is the outermost layer.
Dr. Steve Talcott and his wife have been studying the acai berry since 2001 and are considered pioneers to the English speaking world. In 2004, they published the first ever english study of the acai berry pertaining to the high concentration of antioxidants that are found inside of the fruit.
The Talcotts were initially intrigued with the acai berry from other studies that it had positive effects in fighting cancer. From that information, they then decided to fid out how the fruit is actually absorbed in the body.
Antioxidants can only be absorbed in smal quantities as is the case with vitamin c. - 15254
That finding, by a team of Texas AgriLife Research scientists, was published in a recent issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Providing evidence that the acai fruit berryabsorption in humans is important because it is known to contain numerous antioxidants that stop and prevent free radicals from damaging the body's cells.
The research was done by taking 12 prople and haveing them consume one serving of either ther acai berry jusic or the acai pulp daily. The berry is a popular in the United states because its been touted as a health food.
Studies indicate that the body does in fact absorb antioxidants from other foods however, this is the first study done specifically on the acai berry where it shows antioxidant absorbtion. Acai berry i has a taste that is descibed by many as a combination of chocalate and red wine.
The acai berry has risen to popularity in America by being labeled and touted as a superfood that assist in healthy weight loss all the way to expediating recovery in top athletes.
acai fruit berry is only grow in the Btrazilian rain forrest from a palm tree called the acai palm-these palms can grow as high as sixty feet. The only edible part of the acai berry is the outermost layer.
Dr. Steve Talcott and his wife have been studying the acai berry since 2001 and are considered pioneers to the English speaking world. In 2004, they published the first ever english study of the acai berry pertaining to the high concentration of antioxidants that are found inside of the fruit.
The Talcotts were initially intrigued with the acai berry from other studies that it had positive effects in fighting cancer. From that information, they then decided to fid out how the fruit is actually absorbed in the body.
Antioxidants can only be absorbed in smal quantities as is the case with vitamin c. - 15254
About the Author:
Dr. Jerimiah Crossderd has spent 3 deacades looking into antioxidants and the huge benefits the coumpounds offer to the human body. He has an acai berryblog that give daily information on one of the most antioxdant packed foods known to science. He also has a free acai berry review site that keeps you up to date on the most reputable acai berry products.
