Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) remained one of the Amazon’s best kept secrets for centuries, when the palm’s nourishing fruit was used only by locals. Now, acai berry is recognized worldwide as a superfood with an unbelievable antioxidant content. Although acai’s rise to fame came with exaggerated health claims, the berries do have a lot to offer your health and diet.
Supplies antioxidants
Acai is an antioxidant powerhouse—and one of the most promising natural sources of antioxidant polyphenols! Your body relies on dietary sources of antioxidants to help protect against free radicals, which are formed naturally in the body and increase during stress or exposure to pollution. Your body also needs dietary antioxidants to stimulate its own internal antioxidants to fight cellular aging and age-related disease. Perking up your antioxidant intake can be as simple as adding a splash of acai juice to your ice water.