Acai Berries

You've probably gotten a lot of emails about acai berries. Be cautious. The research has shown that yes these berries provide antioxidants, but they are not the "super antioxidant" that ssome would have you believe.

Studies have demonstrated that the antioxidant value of acai berries is less than red wine. Now there are folks out there who will tell you they have a higher value. But, the berry itself or the powder made from the berry does not. The product that they are selling likely has been fortified with other antioxidants. Here is a good test. Look at the ingredients before you buy. If the ingredient says that there is any amount of Vitamin C, then the product has been fortified with Vitamin C.

What these berries do contain is anthocyanins. See my posts on anthocyanins by clicking on the word. There is also another post on November 23, 2008.

If the product is indicating that it is a weight loss product, use extreme caution. There is no evidence that acai berries have any effect on weight.