AÇAÍ BENEFITS

Açaí is a fruit that has gained fame around the world for being naturally rich in Vitamins B1, B2, B3, C and E, fibers, calcium, phosphorus, iron, minerals and potassium, as well as fatty acids. Açaí has pigments which gives the fruit that intense purple color and these have ingredients that are antioxidants, and so nutritious, make it one of the healthiest food that exist. It has high content of anthocyanin (natural color pigment) present in other foods purple, like grapes. They ensure a better blood circulation and protect the body against accumulation of fat, thus ensuring the health of veins and arteries, consequently the cardiovascular benefits. Just to give an idea, one litter of Açaí contains 35 times more anthocyanin (natural color pigment) than one litter of red wine. Besides of the delicious taste, the Açaí brings to us many benefits such as cancer prevention and reducing of cholesterol. Because of the high levels of vitamins and antioxidants, is an anti- inflammatory agent, helps in the prevention of aging and weight loss also the fruit fibers facilitate intestinal transit. The calcium present in the fruit composition ensures teeth and strong bones and prevents osteoporosis and other bone problems. The essential fatty acids in its composition such as Omega-6 and Omega-9, in addition to other properties, make the Açaí efficient regulator of cholesterol levels, LDL (considered bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol, preventing blood clots or other cardiovascular damage.