Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Do The Biggest Losers Use Acai Berry Supplements

By Dawn Q Quashnicky

Acai berries have been all the rage around the mainstream media lately. Yeah, they're slow to catch on, but when they do, that's all they talk about for a while. Talk show host like Oprah and Rachael Ray have been talking about it a while. But does it actually work or are these celebs just padding their pockets?

One of the biggest benefits to those who use acai berry supplements is that they are loaded with anti oxidants. Even more than some traditional fruits and berries such as blueberries and the tropical citrus fruits. There have even been some studies that suggest the anti oxidants in acai berries help destroy cells of diseases such as diabetes and some forms of cancer.

Acai berries are said to contain a huge amount of photosterols along with fatty acids, fiber and amino acids. These boost the metabolism which in turns burns more of your bodies fat cells. This has lead claims that acai berry supplements boost weight loss. There are many testimonials to this claim as well.

The fatty acids and amino acids aid in both muscle development and proper digestion, both of which are essential to weight loss. The fiber helps your body to move food out of your system quicker and also to help you feel full, as do fatty acids. Photosterols help fortify your digestive tract, moving waste materials out of you body and helping your cells absorb nutrients better.

Believe it or not, our bodies do need fat. But the right kind of fat! Our bodies need essential fatty acids to maintain proper health. Our bodies are unable to produce Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Acai berries contain good amounts of both essential fatty acids.

For quite some time, only those intimately familiar with the vegetation found in the Amazon rain forest knew about these amazing fruits. They grow wild there. They are deeply purple in color and they are known to contain a number of vital vitamins and antioxidants. It is mind boggling to realize that a potential curative has been growing all this time, and most of us have been completely unaware.

Last but certainly not least, acai berries are believed to contain a special anti aging agent. People who are really interested in health food have known this for years. That is why they both eat the berries and take supplements. These magical berries can actually slow down the aging process, like a little handful of Fountains of Youth! - 17944

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