Acai berry is a powerful and highly nutritious “super” fruit that comes from Acai palms. It is solely found in the Amazonian forest and it packs impressive amounts of antioxidants in each single fruit. It is even dubbed as the number 1 recommended super food by researchers in the health field due mainly to its superb anti-aging factors. They are edible fruits that can be consumed outright, or made into Acai juice which is commonly served ice-cold with or without sugar.

Backed by scientific researches, Acai is known to be a good source of multiple nutrients that are beneficial to the body. These nutrients include:
•    Anthocyanins
•    Vitamin B
•    Minerals
•    Fiber
•    Protein
•    Omega-3 Fatty Acids
•    Potassium
•    Manganese
Anthocyanins are compounds that are responsible for giving Acai its acclaimed antioxidant effect. The levels of anthocyanins found in acai fruit is known to be many times from those found in red wine. Of all the nutrients mentioned above, potassium is the most abundant form in each Acai fruit. Its manganese content, which is considered as an ultra-trace substance, can supply more than the daily recommended dose needed by the body.

Aside from being helpful in the drive to defy ageing, Acai is widely used as Brazilian herbal Medicine where the fruit is used to treat diarrhea. A grated fruit can be used to wash off skin ulcers, while the seeds and fruits can be a good cure for fevers.

Acai can be used by all individuals, but it is always suggested to check with your doctors first before consuming any food supplement especially if an individual is taking medications for other existing ailments.

Acai is a form of food supplement and can be taken by pill or in a form of juice. Although researchers says that it is best eaten as a fruit just like how the Brazilians and other individuals who are living in places where Acai Palms thrive. Some manufacturers are freeze-drying the fruit and turns it into powder form. It is claimed to be the closest form that one can get all the nutrients from the fruit.

Missing a dose will not have a huge effect on your diet plan. It is a must though, to stick with the plan and try to follow it religiously in order to get the full benefits of the Acai.

Currently there is no single and established recommended daily dose of Acai supplements but researches are keen on the fact that a person should take about 1000mg to 4000mg per day. There are recorded instances of diarrhea on people who consumes more per day, but in general, over dosage of acai supplements or juice will not have the same effect when one should have excessive food intake.

As the craze continues for the Acai berry wonders, more and more bogus manufacturers are ripping people off their money. Read the labels and make sure to have the product that is derived from 100% Acai fruit with no preservatives added like guarana, other fruit juices and sweeteners. Also avoid putting sugar or caffeine on acai juices since this will increase the chances of side effects.

There are basically no known side effects for Acai consumption. This is mainly due to the fact that Acai is just a simple fruit just like apples, bananas, and other form of berries. A small population of individuals with pollen allergies however, reported of some minimal allergic reactions when taking the product, but is fairly few and far in between.

There is no known drug that will have a serious effect on Acai consumption and vice versa. If in doubt, contact your physician.