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Research on Acai has shown that these Anti-Oxidants are known to fight and regulate cholesterol levels in the body.
Acai has two essential fatty acids known as Omega 6 (Linoleic acid) and Omega 9 (Oleic acid). Research shows that Omega 6 helps lower LDL, which is the harmful cholesterol. Then you have Omega 9 fatty acids lower LDL and maintain HDL (beneficial cholesterol) levels.
Acai's Anti-Oxidant factors play a large role in maintenance of vascular cardiac system, which is important for better blood circulation
The fruit is small, round and blackish purple, It looks like a grape, but smaller and darker. It has a big seed and very little pulp. Acai is widely used in energy drinks, ice cream, energy bars with granola, and now it is in it’s best form a powder extract that is more powerful and yet convenient to take.
In order to obtain a healthy Acai, the most important is the quickness in the time between the harvest and the processing. The Acai is very rich in antocianine, an antioxidation substance that helps to fight the cholesterol and free radicals. Have you ever heard that a glass of red wine everyday is good for the heart? This is because of the antocianine in the grape, It is not by accident that the color of the Acai is similar to the color of red wine, although the Acai has 33 times more anticianine than the grape.1 The antocianine is also a strong natural coloring, Besides being considered one of the “Richest foods in iron” the Acai is also rich In fibers which makes it strongly recommended for the elderly and/or for people with problems in the digestive organs, For its microbiological characteristics the Acai Is considered one of the most nutritive fruits in the Amazon, preceded only by the chestnut of Pera.
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