{"id":49160,"date":"2023-02-21T10:48:49","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T10:48:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=49160"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"acai-health-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/acai-health-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Not Your Average Berry: Discover Acai Health Benefits That Go Beyond Pretty Bowls"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/acai-health-benefits\/#1_Chock-Full_of_Nutrients\" >1. Chock-Full of Nutrients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/acai-health-benefits\/#2_Lower_The_Risk_of_Cognitive_Decline\" >2. Lower The Risk of Cognitive Decline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/acai-health-benefits\/#3_Protection_From_Cardiovascular_Disease\" >3. Protection From Cardiovascular Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/acai-health-benefits\/#4_Protection_From_Cancer\" >4. Protection From Cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/acai-health-benefits\/#5_Boost_Gut_Health\" >5. Boost Gut Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/acai-health-benefits\/#6_Improve_Athletic_Performance\" >6. Improve Athletic Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/acai-health-benefits\/#Unproven_Benefits\" >Unproven Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/acai-health-benefits\/#How_to_Add_Acai_to_Your_Diet\" >How to Add Acai to Your Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/acai-health-benefits\/#Ideas_To_Get_The_Most_Of_Acai_Health_Benefits\" >Ideas To Get The Most Of Acai Health Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/acai-health-benefits\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/acai-health-benefits\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technically, acais are a type of drupe, a fruit consisting of an outer fleshy part and a hard stone inside. In this way, they&#8217;re more similar to apricots or olives than they are to other berries. But the acai berry (pronounced ah-sigh-EE) is still considered a berry of sorts, and it packs some serious health benefits that go beyond being an Instagram-worthy addition to smoothies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Native to South America, and found mainly in the Amazon rainforest, these small, dark purple berries are commonly used to make all sorts of drinks and dishes. Their popularity isn&#8217;t unearned, though; acai berries are packed with antioxidants and other good-for-you nutrients that can help boost your body&#8217;s natural defenses against disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to learn about the amazing health benefits of acai and why you should consider adding this delicious berry to your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Acai_Health_Benefits\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Chock-Full_of_Nutrients\"><\/span><strong>1. Chock-Full of Nutrients<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) lists the nutritional content of 10-grams of acai berry powder as follows (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/1064123\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70 calories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 g protein<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 g total fat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 g carbohydrate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 g fiber<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 milligrams (mg) calcium<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at this list, you can see that in just a small amount of the powder, you get some minerals such as calcium. But even more importantly, acai contains:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fatty acids &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">especially oleic, palmitic and linoleic acid. These are essential fatty acids, meaning your body needs them but can&#8217;t produce them on its own (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17061839\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phenolic acids &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including ferulic, coumaric and caffeoyl. These are similar to the antioxidants found in green tea and red wine, they protect your cells from damage and help keep you healthy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0308814616313474?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>19 amino acids &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including all of the essential ones, which your body needs to build proteins that power many biological processes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17061839\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Several sterols &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including beta-sitosterol, campesterol and stigmasterol (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17061839\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These help to reduce cholesterol levels in the body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5729784\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Read More: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-blueberry-muffins-with-oats\/\"><em>Healthy Blueberry Muffins With Oats 3 Ways<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Lower_The_Risk_of_Cognitive_Decline\"><\/span><strong>2. Lower The Risk of Cognitive Decline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we age, something tends to happen in our brains. The neurons start to deteriorate and our cognitive functions, such as memory, start to decline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a certain age, it might be inevitable that our brain will weaken, but studies have shown that a diet rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, such as those found in acai berries, can help to slow the process of cognitive decline (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/360048314_Neuroprotective_activities_of_acai_berries_Euterpe_sp_A_review\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/acai-bowl-recipe\/\">Acai berries<\/a> contain antioxidants (anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins and flavonoids) that not only protect our cells from damage, but also help to reduce inflammation in the brain. This can help slow down the aging process and keep your mind sharp for a longer time (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1424-8247\/14\/7\/690\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/anti-inflammatory-diet\/\">anti-inflammatory<\/a> polyphenolic compounds in acai berries have also been shown to reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer\u2019s and Parkinson\u2019s (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s12035-022-02982-5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/27\/15\/4891\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The antioxidants and fatty acids found in acai berries may also help to reduce the risk of stroke, which is associated with cognitive decline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Acai_Health_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30713 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Acai health benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-8.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-8-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-8.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Protection_From_Cardiovascular_Disease\"><\/span><strong>3. Protection From Cardiovascular Disease<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and it\u2019s estimated that over 121.5 million Americans suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/news\/2019\/01\/31\/cardiovascular-diseases-affect-nearly-half-of-american-adults-statistics-show\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Contributors to heart disease can include high cholesterol, inflammation and oxidative damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sterols and antioxidants in acai berries have been shown to help keep <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-meal-plan-to-lower-cholesterol\/\">cholesterol levels<\/a> in check, reduce inflammation and protect cells from oxidative damage. As a result, they may help to lower the risk of heart disease and stroke (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2076-3921\/10\/1\/40\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the fatty acids found in acai may help to reduce levels of \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol in the body (LDL) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28249700\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). By reducing levels of \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol, these fatty acids may help to keep your arteries clear and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fiber in acai berries can also help to reduce cholesterol levels, and some research suggests that a fiber-rich diet can help reduce the risk of heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5731843\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Acai_Health_Benefits\" rel=\"noopener\">change your life for the better<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Protection_From_Cancer\"><\/span><strong>4. Protection From Cancer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anthocyanins (the purple pigment that gives acai berries their color) have been found to have strong anti-cancer properties (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2582525\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Lab studies have shown that these compounds can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhibit tumor growth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce inflammation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect cells from damage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce oxidative stress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Induce cell death in cancer cells\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inhibit the growth of blood vessels that supply tumors with oxygen and nutrients<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Activate detoxifying enzymes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These effects have been observed in both animal and human studies, suggesting that acai may help reduce the risk of cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0200101\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, more research is needed to understand the full protective effects of these compounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the fatty acids and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fiber-side-effects\/\">fiber<\/a> in acai berries may help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer. Fiber is known to help protect against colorectal cancer, while omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce the risk of breast cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6560290\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/breast-cancer-research.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s13058-015-0571-6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Acai_Health_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30215 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Acai health benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Boost_Gut_Health\"><\/span><strong>5. Boost Gut Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acai berries are a great source of fiber, which is important for keeping your gut healthy. Fiber helps to feed beneficial bacteria in the gut, which helps to maintain a healthy balance in your digestive system (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/13\/5\/1655\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds in acai may help to reduce inflammation in the gut, which is important for maintaining good digestive health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2076-3921\/10\/5\/708\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fiber in acai may also help prevent constipation and keep your intestines working properly. This can help improve digestion and reduce the risk of digestive disorders (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/67\/4\/188\/1901012?login=false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy gut is important for maintaining overall health, and studies have linked a healthy gut microbiome with reduced risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4566439\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em> Read More: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/\"><em>Strawberry Diets: Fad Or Sustainable Weight Loss Method?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Improve_Athletic_Performance\"><\/span><strong>6. Improve Athletic Performance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research into acai berry consumption and athletic performance gives mixed results. Some studies have found that acai can help improve <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/advanced-core-exercises\/\">exercise performance<\/a>, while other studies suggest the opposite (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/348575756_Amazonian_Fruits_in_Exercise_and_Sport_narrative_review_study_Ozanildo_Vilaca_do_Nascimento-_Amazonian_Fruits_in_Exercise_and_Sport_narrative_review_study\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4447763\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there&#8217;s no evidence of the direct performance benefits of acai berries, they may still help athletes in other ways. Research shows the following benefits of acai consumption (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4447763\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased plasma antioxidant activity &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this means that acai may help protect cells from oxidative damage caused by intense exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved serum lipid profiles &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this is a sign of better cardiovascular health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved inflammatory markers &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the berries reduce inflammation and muscle soreness caused by strenuous exercise\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unproven_Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Unproven Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s no denying the many <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kale-juice-benefits\/\">health benefits<\/a> of acai berries. However, there are some claims about its potential benefits that haven&#8217;t been scientifically proven yet. Studies on human health and acai berries are still in their early stages, so more research is needed to understand its full potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overstating the potential benefits of acai berries is dangerous, especially when it comes to serious illnesses such as cancer or heart disease. It&#8217;s important to remember that no single food can cure or prevent these conditions, and that a healthy lifestyle is the most important factor in reducing the risk of these illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As far as <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bilberry-benefits-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a>, there is no evidence that acai berries are in any way beneficial for weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have shown that they may reduce the risk of obesity (by helping to reduce inflammation and improve gut health), but there is no evidence that consuming acai alone will cause weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2673-8430\/2\/2\/19\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-elderberry-good-for-weight-loss\/\">Weight loss<\/a> should be achieved through a combination of healthy diet and regular physical activity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK221839\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, it is best to get your daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables from a variety of sources. Acai berries are a nutritious addition to your diet, but they should not be the only source of nutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly is key to maintaining good health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/7\/1437\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Acai_Health_Benefits\" rel=\"noopener\">BetterMe app is here to help you<\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Acai_Health_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30184 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/13-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Acai health benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/13.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/13.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/13-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/13.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_Acai_to_Your_Diet\"><\/span><strong>How to Add Acai to Your Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acai berries can be found in the frozen section of many supermarkets and health food stores. They are also available as puree, powder, capsules, or juice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When buying frozen acai berries, make sure to check the ingredients list and look for 100% pure acai puree with no added sugars. Acai powder is also a great option for adding to smoothies or other recipes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying acai products with added sugar and artificial sweeteners should be avoided. As they may contain fewer nutrients and more calories than pure acai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beware of juices, especially the filtered kind, as they lack fiber and therefore have a lower nutrient and antioxidant content than whole purees or powder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s rare to find fresh acai berries outside of Central and South America. But if you do find them, make sure to use them quickly as they have a short shelf life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you identify a healthy, nutritious acai product you can enjoy it as part of a balanced diet. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ideas_To_Get_The_Most_Of_Acai_Health_Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Ideas To Get The Most Of Acai Health Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make an acai bowl &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by far the most popular way to enjoy this super berry. Layer your favorite fruit, nuts, and seeds with acai puree or powder for a nutrient-rich breakfast or snack.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add to smoothies <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; blend with banana, pineapple, and other frozen fruit for a refreshing summer smoothie.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make acai popsicles &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> blend acai puree with frozen fruit and yogurt to make a healthy treat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bake with acai &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> add some acai powder to muffins or other baked goods for added nutrition.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mix with yogurt or oatmeal &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> top your morning yogurt or oats with some acai puree for extra flavor and nutrition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add to salads &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> top your favorite salad with some acai powder for a unique twist.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mix into sauces &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> blend acai puree with your favorite tomato sauce for a delicious and healthy dinner.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make an acai latte &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> combine acai powder with your favorite plant-based milk for a creamy, healthy latte.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Drink as a juice &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sip on some acai juice for a refreshing and nutritious start to your day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Whip up a dip &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mix some acai powder with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic for a delicious veggie dip.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add to energy bars &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> blend acai powder with nut butter and other ingredients, then bake for a nutritious snack.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Acai_Health_Benefits\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Acai_Health_Benefits\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acai berries are a nutritious superfood full of antioxidants and essential nutrients. 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