What Are the Benefits of Taking Acai Berry Juice?
By Keith Strange The acai berry, found only in the Amazon rain forest, has been scientifically proven to have numerous health benefits. Researchers at Stanford University’s Wellsphere website call it the “healthiest (berry) on the planet”. Drinking the juice from the small, purple berry is the most effective way to enjoy the health benefits of the acai. Cardiovascular Health Acai juice contains very high concentrations of compounds called anthocyanins, which are also found in red wine and are thought to be beneficial for the heart. Health Report notes that these anthocyanins are consumed in large quantities by the French, and although the French diet is high in saturated fats there is a very low rate of heart disease compared to countries with similar diets. The researchers suggest that drinking acai juice may be a way to get the benefits of drinking red wine without the calories and other adverse effects of drinking alcohol. Cholesterol Levels Juice from the acai berry contains omega-
