You probably know that berries are good for you. Berries, such as blueberries, blackberries and raspberries supply the body with a number of helpful nutrients - many of which are difficult to find in other food. However, one type of berry that has been overlooked until recently is the acai berry. It is full of antioxidants, phytonutrients, amino acids, vitamins and trace minerals

For countless centuries, the people of the Amazon have revered this unique fruit for its health-promoting properties and prized it as a source of health and vitality. The remarkable health benefits of acai are continually being validated by modern science. And because of its unparalleled antioxidant levels and extraordinary nutrient content, acai is now widely regarded as one of the world’s top superfoods. The acai berry started to garner some attention a few years back when Oprah talked about the little berry being number one on Dr. Perricone’s top 10 superfoods list. The London Times boasts, acai has the nutritional content that makes other fruits “blush with inadequacy.” Men’s Journal calls acai the fruit that “packs a punch.” However, many people still aren't aware of its wonderful health and beauty benefits.

The acai berry is grown in the Brazilian rainforest and it is approximately the size of a grape. Dark purple in color, the lone seed within the berry makes up more than 80% of the fruit.  MonaVie has three delicious formulas, each with the acai berry as it’s crown jewel.

Acai berries and antioxidants

While the acai berry has many impressive nutritional elements, the amount of antioxidants within the berry is most notable. On a gram-for-gram basis, MonaVie’s freeze-dried acai has a higher ORAC score than any other fruit or vegetable ever tested, boasting an antioxidant capacity more than 15 times higher than blueberries and more than 20 times higher than raspberries.

Antioxidants are important in your everyday diet because they do a great job of actively protecting your body. As we age, our bodies suffer oxidative damage that can lead to conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and even cancer. The most effective way to combat oxidative damage is by consuming a lot of antioxidants in your diet. Initial research suggests that drinking four ounces of MonaVie Active on a daily basis can enhance your body’s antioxidant activity to help fight free radicals. In fact, four ounces of MonaVie feature an antioxidant capacity equivalent to 13 servings of common fruits and vegetables.

The acai berry is one of the most powerful yet delicate fruits in the world. Much of its nutrient content can be lost within 24 hours after harvesting, if not properly processed. MonaVie’s unique freeze-drying process captures the full complement of acai’s nutritional value.

Additional health benefits of the acai berry

While the amount of antioxidants in acai berries is important, these berries have a lot more to offer. Acai berries are also a great source of fiber. If you need to add fiber to your diet, eating acai berries is a safe and natural way to do so.

Fatty acids are also prevalent in acai berries, which have been linked to lowering cholesterol. MonaVie Pulse nutritionally supports your cardiovascular system, with added heart health benefits derived from plant sterols (which studies suggest play a key factor in lowering cholesterol), resveratrol, and omega 3 fatty acids. Maintaining existing healthy cholesterol levels has never been easier than with MonaVie Pulse.

Those who have consumed acai berries have reported numerous other positive results such as boosted energy levels, strengthened immune system and improved mental clarity. 

Beauty benefits of the acai berry

Due to the acai berry being rich in antioxidants, these berries naturally help slow the aging process. If you regularly eat acai berries, you may notice your skin begin to feel and look firmer. This is due to both the antioxidants and other nutrients that help circulation.

Weight loss has also been associated with acai berries. Berries, in general, are a very healthy food. The acai berries are no different.

The most effective form of the berry:

The easiest way to reap the rewards of the acai berry is to drink acai berry juice. Studies have found this to be the best avenue of delivering the benefits of the acai berry to your body. The body absorbs the berry easiest, fastest and most naturally in this form, rather than in pill or powder form. As the studies have shown, the pill must go through the entire digestive system, and most of the nutritional value is lost before it reaches the blood stream. On the other hand, juice is readily absorbed into the body and is almost immediately in the blood stream. Besides, with a taste that is a cross between chocolate and a berry, you can enjoy the great flavor without the guilt!

While the acai berry serves as the foundation for each of MonaVie's vital formulas, with literally thousands of phytonutrients and antioxidants found in nature's fresh fruits, MonaVie didn't want to focus on just one at the expense of others. This led to MonaVie's scientists and product development team selecting additional fruits whose synergistic union would reach far beyond what any single fruit could accomplish.

These specially selected fruits have been exclusively combined to create MonaVie's premier balanced blends.