Acai Drinks

So who is the guy that started the  acai craze ( acai drinks, acai superfood, acai smoothie, acai slim, acai wholesale) and why do we care?

Dr. Nicholas Perricone, MD, FACN  is a board certified clinical and research dermatologist. He arguably started the acai craze as a medical doctor and researcher when he published his findings in a bestselling book.  In other words, this person is a respected doctor and accomplished scientist.  The fact that acai became a superfood was not devised in a boardroom, it was not created in an acai wholesale warehouse, it was recognized by a researcher.

To be clear,  Dr. Perricone is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is an adjunct professor at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He is a well respected researcher who has documented his research and findings in professional research journals and medical journals. As a result, his writings are informative and very credible… when he writes – people “listen”.

Father of the Inflammation Theory of Aging

Dr. Perricone is a New York Times bestselling author. He specializes in aging and its effects on the body.  He is regarded as the Father of the Inflammation Theory of Aging , as well.  With a wealth of information under his belt,  Dr. Perricone created a 28-day program that promises to help people stay young forever, (ok “forever” is probably marketing hype from the acquisitions editor).  In any event, the information  is the foundation of the “promise” in his bestselling book, The Perricone Promise.

All ten superfoods help the body in the following ways;

• Prevent or reduce inflammation
• Help regulate metabolism and burn body fat
• Lower total cholesterol
• Lower blood pressure
• Help guard against heart disease
• Help protect against cancer
• Help protect organs from toxins
• Promote digestive health

Acai – the Rock Star of Superfood

Dr. Perricone started the acai “frenzy” by listing acai in his top ten superfoods list. All ten foods are rich in either essential fatty acids (EFAs), antioxidants or fiber. All three nutrients have a role in the slowing of the aging process and acai contains all three of these essential superfood nutrients. In fact, he named acai as #1 on the list. So when his book, the Perricone Promise, proclaimed the acai berry the #1 superfood on the planet, demand for acai rose significantly and continues to do so. More research needs to be done, as the berry is still so new to the outside world. But be assured that acai smoothie for breakfast is a smart choice as this berry seems to be the nutrient that “does it all.”

‘History merely repeats itself. It has all been done before. Nothing under the sun is truly new’ -  Ecclesiastes

There are a lot of naysayers out there who claim “everyone” who consumes acai drinks and benefits are either liars or easily fooled.  They ignore the fact that the acai wholesale industry has skyrocketed. They simply cannot and will not believe that people who drink an acai smoothie, buy acai wholesale or are ‘ acai slim ‘ can actually benefit from the product.  Their position is understandable.  Not a lot of research has gone into acai drinks.  Why not?  The acai berry is new to everyone outside the Amazon.  It was only discovered (by non-Amazonians ) 10 years ago and has just recently become popular.)  There really is not a lot of “science” to back up thousands of people’s claims. However, the people of South America who have been consuming this acai berry for hundreds of years have been using it as medicine for just as long.  So what do South Americans know about the acai berry diet and its healing properties and why do we care if acai is included in their herbal medicine arsenal?   They know the oil of the acai berry is a good treatment for diarrhea in Brazilian herbal medicine.  The rind of the acai berry in grated form, is used to treat skin ulcers.  The acai seeds are crushed and used to treat fever.  In the cities, Brazilians will  drink an acai smoothie for energy.  Americans are drinking acai drinks to get acai slim.

Once Herbal Medicine, Now Prescription Drugs
Drug companies have taken notice of herbal medicines.  In fact, many of our modern day drugs had their beginnings in herbal medicine.  Take the new anti-malarial drug Artemesinine; it is nothing but an extract of Qinghaosu, which was used in ancient China to treat “fevers”.    The list goes on and on.   So the next time you hear about acai superfood being used in herbal medicine, there could be some substance behind the practice as drug companies have found.

I just tried some Acai Juice for the first time and felt like I had about swallowed 10 strongly caffeinated energy drinks in a row. After drinking about 2 ounces of Acai Juice, I immediately felt energized, couldn’t shut up, and was bouncing off the walls. But a few hours later, I didn’t get that craving, addicting feeling I normally get after taking caffeinated drinks. I now prefer Acai Juice to get me going in morning. I noticed that Jamba Juice now uses it as bonus energizer in their smoothies.

A high energy level can be attained by drinking Acai Juice every day. Improving your bodily health and physical strength with Acai Juice is a very good choice. If you doubt the effectiveness of the juice, give a large group of people a regular dose of Acai Juice, while another similar group takes a placebo and see what happens.

Try Acai Juice and be on the fast track to the healthy life. Acai juice contains many phytonutrients and antioxidants as well as a significant blend of trace vitamins and minerals. Many men have reported having improved digestion and mental focus as a result of drinking Acai Juice.

There are many “super juices” on the market today such as bilberry, pomegranate and more, but none of them come close to effectiveness of Acai Juice. Look for Acai Juice in health food stores and gourmet grocery stores. Make sure the juice you purchase isn’t watered down or contain strong flavors to mask the dilution. Always read product ingredient labels carefully to make sure you are getting a large portion of the main ingredient. The most prevalent amounts of ingredients are always listed first on a label. Further work is required to determine the full effectiveness of Acai Juice in real human subjects.

Christian Wilson – Born in North Hollywood and raised in Mexico, Brazil, New York, Idaho, Utah and the beautiful islands of Tahiti and Hawaii. Graduated from BYU Idaho and BYU Hawaii where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Adminstration. Christian spent the last 25 years in business, computers and marketing – primarily as a computer programmer, retail manager, nutritional supplement manufacturing consultant and as a SEO consultant.

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History

The Açaí (ah-sigh-ee) berry or acai superfood, as it has been touted by Dr. Nicholas Perricone in his book, “The Perricone Promise”, was discovered growing in palms trees in the rain forest in Brazil.  The berries are used in juice blends, energy drinks, sodas, and other beverages.  History tells us acai drinks date  back  thousands of years as an elixir to cure various ailments by the tribes of the Amazon jungle.  Acai drinks are also used as popular energy drinks in Brazil today.

The Skinny

So why is this berry that grows on a palm tree in the middle of the Brazilian rain forest so great?   Here is what we know:

* acai is jam-packed full of antioxidants

* acai has 10x the amount of anti-oxidants as grapes

* they have 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins of red wine

* their essential amino acid complex is almost perfect

* the fatty acid content is comparable to that in olive oil

What’s In It For Me

Packed together in a berry the size of a small grape and prepared as a drink, this “Viagra of the Amazon” as it’s known amongst the locals, has been purportedly used for energy boosting, weight reduction (acai slim), cancer fighting, metabolism boosting, inflammation reducer, athletic enhancer, skin smoother and bedroom enhancer.

Consuming these drinks have led many to profess phenomenal health benefits.   But long-term advantages are still unknown, before you run down to the Amazon to buy acai wholesale by the truckload, know that more research needs to be done.  However, recent research has shown some extraordinary results, particularly an experiment in which cancer cells were shown to self-destruct when exposed to acai extract at the University of Florida.  So in a nutshell,the acai smoothie you are drinking every day just might be the answer to a thinner, healthier and better life.