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LiveWellNow asked:

Many have asked how our acai juice compares to other acai fruit juices and supplements available. Some competitors note the products they sell contain 100% acai in the form of a juice or supplement. They assert that because their product is “100% acai” and ours is not that somehow theirs is better.

For example, one company online sells acai supplements with 100% pure acai. A serving size of this product is two capsules and contains 1,000 mg or 1 gram of freeze dried acai.  Let’s say for illustration purposes only (as the actual amount is proprietary) that MonaVie contains 25% acai. Does this somehow make MonaVie less potent?  No, because if 1 serving of MonaVie, which is 1 oz. ,contains 25% acai by weight and one serving is equal to 60 grams, then twenty-five percent of sixty grams is 15 grams (or 15,000 mg) of acai in each serving.

You can do the math, but MonaVie’s 25% acai by weight turns into 15 times more acai per serving than their 100% acai at 1 gram per serving and MonaVie guarantees you will be getting much more than 1 gram of acai per serving. The 25% acai by weight in our product is 100% acai – just like the competition – but our product also contains other beneficial ingredients.

Some ask, wouldn’t it be better to buy a 100% acai juice product than a product with only 25% acai? As an example only, if someone tells you they sell a 100% pure acai juice, do not believe them. The acai berry is a very unique fruit. Unlike any other berry, acai is about 90% seed and the remaining portion is pulp and skin. When processing acai berries they turn into a puree at best. You cannot squeeze acai berries to create a 100% acai juice.

Both Original and Active MonaVie juices are 100% juice made up of 19 fruit purees and juices including 100% pure acai. MonaVie mixes its beneficial fruits and juices into one drink, which includes a high quality and the most scientifically studied acai available. The acai used in MonaVie has been the subject of at least three scientific studies and a study on its antioxidant benefits in humans was published in early 2008.   Ask the competition if they have clinical research on their acai product.

The freeze dried acai and puree used in MonaVie are taken from the best quality sources available.  As an example of MonaVie’s uncompromising commitment to quality, the company spends the necessary money for the highest quality acai available. How?  The current buying power of the US Dollar (USD) is low compared to the Brazilian Real (BRL).

Some companies buy lower quality acai berries to save money. These lower quality berries have less pulp meaning fewer flavonoids, lower fatty-acid content, and less nutritional value.  Regardless of cost, MonaVie’s pledge to quality does not allow for the introduction of lower quality acai berries into its products.

MonaVie is intimately involved in the manufacturing process from the harvesting of the acai berry to the finished product. Once picked, processing of the acai berries starts within 24 hours. This ensures the highest nutritional composition of the berries is maintained. Left out for longer periods, the acai berries start to lose their nutritional value.

Other companies may not follow this simple step. The quality and content of the acai used in MonaVie is tested and validated by an independent laboratory before it is approved for use in the MonaVie products. This guarantees when purchasing our product you will receive a high-quality and safe product.

MonaVie’s acai berries are processed using a unique freeze drying procedure and frozen in the form of a puree to maintain its nutritional composition. Both freeze drying and freezing acai berries maintains 100% of their phytonutrient content. Other processing methods, such as air drying and spray drying sometimes used by other companies diminish the phytonutrient content of the acai berry by as much as 55-70%.

Other companies may use a freeze drying process, but the proprietary freeze dried process used by MonaVie and the claims related to its antioxidant and immune benefits are patent pending. This means a patent has been filed to protect the intellectual properties of the unique freeze drying process used and the claims associated with it.

Some have asked to see a copy of the patent application, but we would never provide this information because it would reveal information that is unique to the acai we use. Also, because of our quality specifications and processing methods used, the acai puree and freeze-dried powder have a significantly higher percentage of pulp when compared to other acai sources. The pulp is packed with beneficial nutrients and antioxidants. If you like your juices pulp-free, you may be limiting the amount of beneficial nutrients your body needs.

Some companies selling acai juices (these would have to be blended with other juices to truly be a juice) often use a process called clarification. This process strips the acai content of the juice with as much of its nutrient composition, especially the beneficial fatty acids. They do this because fats are generally highly unstable and are difficult to use in juice formulations.

Companies who sell products on the store shelf cannot easily explain why their juice may contain greenish clumps which are perfectly normal in a situation of non-clarification and are actually healthy for you.  Instead of dealing with these issues, they highly process their juice and clarify it, but by doing so they compromise the nutritional quality of their product.

A person may be purchasing a product claiming to be “100% acai juice” from a health food store, but you are not getting the same quality of acai or acai juice when compared to MonaVie. The quality and superiority of MonaVie’s acai juice is next to none!   It is truly the premier acai blend.

Alice Belanger asked:


Many health and beauty enthusiasts, such as individuals looking to shed pounds, have been enquiring for acai products since they watched talk shows on TV discussing this berry. While this is the case, there is also another group who will only use these products once they fully understand the reasons as to why and how does acai berry work for weight loss.

This write-up is for you if you are one of the last mentioned group of people who’d like to know the answers.

Firstly, when it concerns Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity (”ORAC”) ranking for foods, this South American berry is second to none. You will therefore find the highest antioxidant amount in this berry.

In today’s environment, the body system works hard to counteract the free radical damage to your body cells, identified as the cause of many chronic diseases and health issues. To fight these free radicals, it has been demonstrated that an essential component is antioxidants. Consuming the antioxidant rich acai means that your body will receive the optimum protection as well as facilitates repair of prior damage at the cellular level.

Our body can then concentrate on other functions as it no longer has to spend as much time combatting free radicals. This is where this native South American berry can assist further due to the fact that it contains vitamins, minerals as well as healthy unsaturated facts that is so important for your well being.

Generally, your body processes will function better resulting in more efficient fat burning. This, together with the berry’s high fiber content to help you regulate your digestive system as well as its appetite suppression qualities pretty much makes it much easier for you to lose weight.

In summary, while not everyone will get exact results, the acai berry does work for weight loss, whether taken as a fresh fruit or in supplement form. And you’re likely to maximise your endeavors to lose weight by also adopting a suitable diet with a daily exercise program.

Lisa Jefferson asked:


Acai Berry Research – The Benefits of the Acai  Berries are truly Amazing? Can Acai improve your Health?

Read any Acai Berry research and you will find pages after pages detailing the numerous benefits of Acai berries. The natives of the Brazil rainforest have always known the many health benefits of this fruit. They have been enjoying the benefits for centuries. Researchers have attributed the longevity and strong immune systems for nearly every native of Brazil mainly because of the Acai fruit.

Acai Berry juice, supplements and energy drinks have now become quite popular in the United States. Recently the Acai products were featured on Oprah as one of the top super foods for anti-aging treatment. Dr. Nicholas Perricone, bestselling author and anti-aging expert has called this berry the “Number one super food in the world.”

Acai has Rich Nutritional Content

Is this stretching it a bit too far? But when you look at its nutrient rich content and its many health benefits, you say ‘no’. There is no doubt that it is one of the best super foods in the world. Acai berry fruit contains Vitamin B1, B2, B3, C, E and A. It is also a rich source of iron, potassium, phosphorus and calcium. Besides that it also contains essential fatty acids such as Omega 6 and Omega 9 and all the amino acids. It contains more protein than an average egg.

Acai Berry research has shown that Acai contains 33 times more antioxidant than red wine grapes. When compared to other juice products like Mangosteen, Wolfberry and Noni, Acai products contain 6 times more antioxidants. In fact, no other fruit or berry even comes close to matching the rich nutritional and antioxidant content of Acai berry.

Helps Your Body Fight Cancer

Acai berry research has also shown that the fruit has anti-cancerous properties. A research by University of Florida in 2006 established that the antioxidants present in the Acai fruit destroy cultured human cancer cells. Though one should not consider Acai as a cancer cure, the high level of antioxidants present in the berries do help your body fight this deadly disease.

Aids in Weight Loss

Researches have also shown that when combined with proper diet and exercise, the Acai berry fruit is very good for weight loss. These berries contain Omega fatty acids that help boost our metabolism. Furthermore, Acai also contains a lot of fiber that helps promote healthy digestion and cleanses the body of fat. Since Acai has lot of fiber, it keeps you feeling full. When you are not always craving for food, you tend to lose weight faster.

Increases Energy and Stamina

Acai Berry research has shown that it helps increase our energy and stamina. The natives of Brazil have already known this for hundreds of years, but we are only finding about it now. However, it is better late than never. Acai is easily available today in many forms, so enjoy its many benefits.

For additional information or to experience the benefits of Acai, please visit  www.acaiberriesforbetterhealth.com

Amee Bennet asked:


“Where can I buy acai berry products?” is a question many have been asking as a result of the surge in popularity of this native Amazonian fruit ever since its weight loss and other health benefits were publicized. It is unsurprising that this fervor is being likened to the situation when green tea was presented to the West.

However, due to the perishable nature of this fruit, it would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, for people to consume fresh acai and enjoy its benefits unless they live in South America. Fortunately, by utilising freeze drying along with grinding technology, the fruit is converted into powder form with nutrients preserved prior to export.

Presently, there are not many manufacturers, hence the limited supplies resulting in only a handful of local stores that may offer acai products for sale.

You are in fact more likely to be able to get these products online, where it is convenient to use a credit card to purchase and subsequently accept delivery of such solutions via courier or post.

Web merchants that sell acai products can be discovered via the search engine, even though to decide whom to buy from can be a problem because of the many search results.

This is where it would be beneficial to look at merchants that offer a complimentary product trial. This is due to the fact that you don’t have to hand over money upfront for the product trial and are still able to determine whether the product works for you prior to ordering more.

The significance of this has to be repeated because there is no one offering that is always effective due to the fact that each individual’s specific condition and body chemistry and also the fact that results are not usually seen unless the product has been taken over a period of time.

Xylene Belita asked:


Health circles around the world have been buzzing with news about Açaí berry. So what is it, and why is everybody so excited about it?

Açaí berries are small round fruits that come from Açaí palms native to Latin America. They have been relatively unknown outside of countries like Brazil until recently.

The exciting thing about Açaí berry is that it has been widely hailed as the number one ’superfood’ - and it’s not an empty claim. Açaí berries contain remarkable concentrations of antioxidants that mixed with high fiber content, omega fatty acids, and other nutrients make it indeed the number one ’superfood’ of the world.

Açaí berries are amazing because they have a very high amount of antioxidants. Ten times that of grapes and twice that of blueberries, the traditional sources of antioxidants. In fact, using the USDA method of determining antioxidant capacity – the Oxygen Radical Absrobance Capacity (ORAC) – Açaí berries are shown to have a higher score than any other edible berry in the world!

Antioxidants, as you may already know, work by reducing free radicals – the nasty molecules that can damage your cells by inducing chain reactions. It therefore strengthens the immune system, and reduces cellular damage (including the effects of aging), and fight cancer. It also contains a certain type of phytosterol that is being used today in modern medicine to treat benign prostate dyperplasia.

The very high amounts of essential fatty acids in Açaí berries and omegas also help lower LDL (bad cholesterol) and maintain HDL (good cholesterol), reducing the risk of heart diseases. They are also extremely rich in vegetable proteins which unlike animal protein does not generate cholesterol. The fatty acid ratio of Açaí berries, in fact, resemble that of Olive oil, which has long been associated with the low incidence of heart diseases in the Mediterranean regions.

And lastly, Acai berry is an excellent source of fiber and other vitamins and minerals, leading to healthier digestion and higher energy levels. All of that makes the Acai berry ideal for health-conscious people. And the good news is – Açaí berries, unlike other health products, have a distinct tropical flavor that you can enjoy without feeling guilty.

WRC asked:

Does it really matter where you buy Acai Berry products? Absolutely! Not all Acai products created equal! There so many factors that go into the processing of the Acai Berry, that customers should know what to look for before buying!

Given the sudden popularity of this purple gem, many companies are jumping on the band wagon to produce as many Acai products as they can. That means the consumer needs to do their homework to find a manufacturer that hasn’t taken any shortcuts in their processing and ingredients. If we are not careful, we could end up with a product that has lost its active properties, is full of fillers or has unwanted chemicals.

Before you purchase Acai products, make sure the product lines up with these standards:

1) Certified Organic Ingredients. When using non-organic fruits, you could be exposed to pesticides and other chemicals. A legitimate company will produce a certificate to prove their product is Certified Organic. Non-organic antioxidant products can contain chemical pesticides, herbicides and other toxins.

2) Acai Must Be Processed Within 24 Hours. Safely transporting this little gem, often called The Crown Jewel of the Amazon, across the world is not an easy task! This highly potent berry starts losing its active properties within 24 hours of being picked. As you can imagine, for companies that care about producing a quality product, this is no simple feat.

3) Acai and Other Ingredients That Are Not Processed in China. Many products on the market today are processed in China, where they are known for using harsh chemicals and they do not have any regulations for pesticide use, nor do they have organic guidelines. Acai processing plants in China often use unregulated soy, fillers and/or chemicals in the extraction process.

4) Freeze-Dried and Not Spray Dried Acai. To preserve the berry’s nutrients, Acai must be freeze-dried. Spray drying involves heating the berries at high temperatures, which destroys the active properties. In this process, they are also sprayed with a carrier such as maltodextrin to dry them out. When this occurs, a large portion of the resulting Acai powder is actually maltodextrin.

5) Acai Should Never Be Overheated. During normal pasteurization, high heat is involved. Any Acai juice product should only be flash-pasteurized, which does not harm the enzyme level of the berry and is FDA approved.

6) No Fillers Such as Soy or Maltodextrin in Processing. During the extraction of the pulp from the pit, fillers, chemicals and carriers should not be used. These items used in the manufacturing process remain a part of the end product, but are not required to be listed on the label because they are not considered to be an “added ingredient.”

7) No Fillers or Water Added to the Product. Adding fillers makes the Acai fluffier and bulks it up, so you are not getting as much Acai. Check the label for such fillers as soy, corn, maltodextrin, water and lots of other concentrated fruit juices. After all, when we buy Acai, we want Acai.

No Added Sugar, Artificial sweeteners, Fructose or Stimulants. Look to see that the Acai does not have added sugar. Sugar is not good for our immune systems, weight and it can cause inflammation. Also, some products may have added stimulants like caffeine or guarana.

9) No Chemical Preservatives. If we are seeking a nutritional product for our health, why would we want to consume chemicals along with it? For example, Sodium Benzoate appears in our soda and snack cakes, but why would we want it in our health foods? In 2006, the FDA re-opened their investigations into the use of Sodium Benzoate in soft drinks, because of the discovery of the breakdown into Benzene that can occur when mixed with ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

10) ORAC Lab Testing Done on Actual Product. Make sure the company’s reported ORAC (antioxidant) levels are based upon tests done on their actual Acai product and not just reports from Acai right off the tree. Just because Acai Berries have a high ORAC score when picked, does not mean it still does after the manufacturing.

As we can see, not all Acai products are created equal. In fact, a person will have a hard time finding Acai that can measure up to all 10 standards! So far, we have only found one Acai product line that passes all of these tests and that is Amazon Thunder!

Resources and Further Reading:

Amazon Acai Berry.net – All About the Acai Berry: www.AmazonAcaiBerry.net

FDA re-opens probe into benzene contamination of soft drinks – by Chris Mercer, 2/15/2006 www.foodnavigator-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=65840-soft-drinks-fda-benzene

Paul Scherbak asked:


e best health benefits from Acai, look for organic fruit capsules with no chemical preservatives. Reputed companies make acai products without artificial and chemical preservatives because the side effects of these preservatives are likely to undo all the health benefits that acai gives the customer.

Organic acai capsules are made from acai berry which is preserved with a natural preservative called the camu camu fruit. The acai’s rich source of anti oxidants is not disturbed or distorted by the action of a natural preservative. Organic acai capsules will give a daily dose of optimum health. Organic capsules come without any addition of sugar, fillers, water or chemical preservatives. Besides causing side effects, chemical preservatives interfere with the health functions of acai. Reputed companies buy acai fruit from Brazilian farmers who practice organic farming. No chemical pesticide, insecticide or herbicide is used on the acai palm by these farmers.

The acai fruit has a large seed and very little pulp. Acai pulp is extracted from the fruit and freeze dried. It is this acai extract that is imported from Brazil and made into ingestible capsules in FDA approved nutraceutical labs. Acai is extremely beneficial to health. Acai almost instantly increases energy in the body. Supplements containing acai are multivitamin and multi mineral supplements. Acai has omega fatty acids that help reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. Acai berry has a high content of fiber and the fiber is preserved in the extract. This fiber clears all impurities in the digestive system and the colon. Acai supplements like all natural supplements should be taken only on the advice of a physician. Acai could react to other medication. Children under the age of 15 and pregnant women should avoid supplements contain acai extract.

When acai berry and colon cleanse is combined, all toxins in the body are flushed out efficiently. If an acai supplement is used with another colon cleanse supplement like Colon Xr or Colon Med 700, the digestive system is sure to be left spotlessly clean. Acai berry and colon cleanse are available together and they are called the dynamic duo. Acai ensures that the body has the stamina while all the toxins and plaque are removed by colon cleanse. Organic acai and colon cleanse products have no ascorbic acid or caffeine which may inhibit the detoxification process and cause side effects. Acai berry with colon cleanse are considered the ultimate weight loss supplements and consumers have lost up to 45 pounds using the supplements.

Organic acai fruit capsules and other supplements are safe, natural supplements which can be consumed with no fear of side effects.

Shane Crafton asked:


When purchasing any weight loss product, it is important to do your research. Many people are exchanging their opinions about Acai Berry Ultimate on DietBlogTalk.com

For an additional source, check out Acai Berry Ultimate on the very popular Sensational.com

Overview

Acai Berry Ultimate is yet one more participant in a strange, strange niche market. This supplement, and other products suspiciously similar to it, offer consumers a supposed opportunity to harness the power of the Acai Berry for detoxification and weight loss purposes. There’s one teensy weensy problem, however: Acai Berries aren’t known for their ability to do either of these things. Because of this, we’re nearly convinced that there’s something fishy behind Acai Berry Ultimate and its cronies. Take our word for it, take someone else’s word for it, just don’t take Acai Berry Ultimate.

Ingredients at a Glance

Acai Berry Ulimate apparently contains only Acai Berry Extract. If it contains anything else, the product website sure isn’t doing consumers any favors by way of ingredients disclosure. This alone is enough reason for suspicion, but then again, the whole affair has us on our guard.

Ingredients in Focus

Acai Berries are counted as a superfood because they deliver good fats, protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This happy combination is good for the body. And so, the berries ought to be considered a legitimate addition to a healthy diet.

But as for detoxification and direct weight loss effectiveness, Acai Berries have little to offer. To the extent that the berries are typically a part of the diets of health-conscious people, they may contribute in a roundabout way to cleansing and weight loss. But as a cleansing and/or weight loss solution on their own, the berries – and so Acai Berry Ultimate – are nothing to write home about.

Positives

•    Acai Berries are delicious and nutritious.

Negatives

•    Acai Berry Ultimate seems like a scam.

•    The product website is basically useless for an educated decision.

•    Acai Berries are neither detoxifiers nor weight loss agents.

Final Thoughts

If consumers find they’re intrigued by the properties of Acai Berries, then all the better. Incorporate them into a balanced diet and compliment that diet with regular exercise and a healthy fat-burning supplement. But as for Acai Berry Ultimate, there seems to be little reason to believe it can achieve anything remotely similar to what the product website claims.

Carol asked:


Acai berry supplements are the advanced and huge identification in the health foods technology. As they constitute the powerful natural ingredients such as antioxidants they have become the most popular superfood among people by assisting them in various health management process like weight reduction and anti-aging process.

As the acai berry is the highly nutritious fruit that is found in Amazon rainforest regions of Brazil. It is very small in size and purple in colour. According to the scientists acai berries could assist you in leading a longer and healthy life by eradicating various diseases and toxins from your body. They as well protect your heart, prevent cancer and Alzheimer’s diseases, provide good vision power etc.

The popularity and benefits of the fruit has increased numerous companies to produce Acai berry supplements to offer the customers its best utility. The usage of Acai berry has attracted not only the celebrities, but also the common people who mainly wish to reduce their excess weight and appear smarter. There are plenty of acai berry supplements and you must choose the freeze dried products as they are higher in quality.

The dried acai berry powder is one form of acai berry supplement that possess higher intensities of antioxidants and nutrients. Some of the other supplements are Acai berry supreme, ultra acai berry, acai berry detox, acai berry pills, acai berry juices, spray dried acai supplements, acai extracts, etc.

The spray dried acai supplements are offered by some companies, by a process of heating acai berries at high temperatures and eliminating the water content and spraying with acai substance like maltodextrin and finally the supplement is made. For beginners, this will only provide the most effective result if consume in 500 mg of acai per capsule daily. There are also acai extract supplements that are available in the market which gives the benefits only to some extent when compared to other acai products. So it is always good to choose the Freeze-Dried Organic Acai supplements for extended durability and fine health results.

With all the accessible Acai berry supplements in the market it is vital to you to buy products that are supplied by trustworthy companies and review the suggestions of the users and other physicians to analyze the utility of the product. It is must for you to go through the labels of the supplements to observe the types of components and warnings written on them. The economical price tag attached to the products may appear reasonable, however the end results will be very difficult to maintain the products for long duration and so it is recommended to be conscious to view the labels for the identification of products as Freeze Dried, natural and reasonable deal.

To buy acai berry supplements safely look keenly at the advertisements offered by the firms online. Several firms offer free trials of Acai Berry for merely the charge of shipping. Then click on the ad for the acai berry supplement and interpret the details carefully and observe the duration of free trial. Many companies provide 15 day free trial but the trial commences at once you place the order before you obtain the products. So it is good to choose the Acai Berry supplement that offers a month or longer trial duration.

Verify to know the total charge that the Acai Berry firm will charge on your account and always stick on to the firms that guarantees 100% money back offers. This is the best way to buy Acai Berry supplements safely online. As you decide to try out the free sample of the particular supplement just contact the company through phone or place the order through Internet.

Adah Beachem asked:


It is not a surprise to learn of many Americans seeking online reviews on acai berry supplements with the increase in popularity of this relatively unknown fruit from the Amazon.

You will however not see this in Brazil as the residents there see this as a heavenly fruit that they can’t stop loving. They know about the vital nutrition that this berry furnishes for our body’s strength and well-being. For them, the benefits of acai berries are clear, and do not need to be convinced by experts nor review reports. This is due to the fact that generations of Brazilians have benefitted from the consumption of this potent berry for a long time.

For men and women elsewhere, web reviews on acai berry supplements are useful, as they do assist us to be more knowledgeable about offerings that work. And not surprisingly, we find ourselves having more trust in supplements that enjoy the endorsements by reputable establishments or celebrities.

Included in the list of products reviewed are offerings that claim to take away excess fat, thus leading to weight reduction. Such products apparently help alleviate constipation and bloating since they increase your metabolism that enable calories to be burned faster. Some of such products also claim to boost the amount of energy you’ve, as well as serve as an efficient internal cleansing agent by cleansing your colon and assisting your body drive out damaging toxins.

A number of the reviewed products purportedly consist of authentic acai extracts. You will also find some merchant online stores displaying details of free trial offers of their products in order to attract more customers.

You will be doing the right thing by reading web reviews on acai berry supplements. By doing this, you’ll be in a good position to select which offering to get hold of to obtain the health benefit that you want.