THE SCIENTIFIC FACTS OF THE ACAI BERRY
The Açai berry may be the most potent of all ‘forgotten fruits' - those raw, whole fruits that are little known or consumed. By any standards, the scientific facts about the Açai berry are most impressive:
- a protein profile similar to an egg
- a fatty acid profile similar to olive oil
- more than 16 phytonutrients and anti-oxidants. A remarkable concentration of
antioxidants helps combat premature aging
- 10 times the antioxidants of grapes and twice the antioxidants of blueberries
- contains the leading source of anthocyanins - often reported as 30 times that of the protective potential of red wine. One of the many attributes of anthocyanins is its anti-inflammatory qualities
- excellent source of dietary fiber
- low glycemic index
- copious amount of trace minerals (Co, Cr, Cu, Mo...) and macro minerals (Ca, Fe)
- generous amount of vitamins including vitamin E
- ORAC value (a measure of its antioxidant properties), is higher than any other edible berry on the planet
- Açai berries and cholesterol - Açai berries are high in essential fatty acids & omegas
Açai berries also contain many valuable phytosterols. Sterols are compounds of plant cell membranes providing numerous benefits to the Human body, namely the reduction of blood plasma cholesterol.
MonaVie consists of the Açai berry as the headline ingredient, with 18 other all-star fruits uncommonly rich with nature's benefits.
These fruits were added to create the right balance of health-building phytonutrients contained in the entire color spectrum. This addition of variety adds to, complements and synergistically enhances the product's potential. To best capture all the rich nutrients, the fruits were pureed in their entirety - flesh, skin, and seed.
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