The Science Behind Acai Berries
by Jane Furtado
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has initiated studies to look at the link between anti-oxidant rich food and aging.
Here are some direct quotes from the USDA website:
"Studies at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston suggest that consuming fruits and vegetables with a high-ORAC value may help slow the aging process in both body and brain."
Ronald L. Prior, the researcher for the USDA study went on to suggest that "the ORAC measure may help define the dietary conditions needed to prevent tissue damage."
"Science has long held that damage by oxygen free radicals is behind many of the maladies that come with aging, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. There's firm evidence that a high intake of fruits and vegetables reduces risk of cancer and that a low intake raises risk. And recent evidence suggests that diminished brain function associated with aging and disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases may be due to increased vulnerability to free radicals, says Joseph, a neuroscientist. "
As stated above, the potential health benefits of eating foods such as Acai Berries, high in ORAC value, should not be underestimated.
Is it true that Acai Berries can kill cancer?
A University of Florida study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry on Jan 12, 2006 found that Acai Berries triggered a self-destruct response in up to 86 percent of leukemia cells tested in vitro. While we consider this study a promising start, it is important to understand that the Acai Berries killed cultured cancer cells in a test tube - this is very different than killing cancer in the human body. Obviously, much more research needs to be done before anyone could make any cancer claims regarding Acai Berries in the human body.
Acai Berry Supplements can help:
- Maintain the healthy function of bodily systems and organs
- Increase energy, libido and stamina
- Promote healthy, glowing skin and hair
- Promotes healthy sleep
- Support immune system
- Act as a powerful anti-inflammatory
- Help reduce pain and soreness
- Help rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit
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