

| The Largely Unknown Berry that is Ranked #1 in Antioxidant Value of Any Known Food by www.SixWise.com Açaí berries, dark-blue fruits from the Açaí palm tree, have been gaining attention as a functional "superfood" and antioxidant powerhouse since they hit the market in 2000. Açaí berries (pronounced "ah-sigh-EE"), found to have the highest antioxidant value of any food, are being promoted for their potential energy-boosting, health-enhancing effects. The grape-like berries, native to tropical Central and South America, have long been a staple food, mixed with tapioca or sugar, of Brazilian Amazon peasants, but the tropical-tasting fruits (with chocolate-flavored undertones) are now being studied worldwide for their potential health benefits. The Highest Antioxidant Values of Any Food Two articles in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry examined the antioxidant activity of freeze-dried açai fruit pulp/skin powder, which researchers named "OptiAcai." The berries have a high level of anthocyanins, compounds that give the berries (as well as grapes and other dark-colored berries) their color and high antioxidant levels. The studies found that OptiAcai had the highest antioxidant levels of any food, as measured by the oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC), the scale used to measure antioxidant activity. Antioxidants are so important because they protect your cells from free radicals. Similar to rust on a car, free radicals can cause oxidation in your body that may lead to disease and aging. The American Dietetic Association points out that antioxidants can help to not only prevent oxidation but also to support your immune system and decrease your risk of: Infection Heart disease Cancer |

| Açaí berries (pronounced "ah-sigh-EE"), found to have the highest antioxidant value of any food, are being promoted for their potential energy-boosting, health-enhancing effects. |
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