Acai berries do have many incredible nutritional qualities and these seem to exceed our expectations with every new study that comes out. They've been a part of the Amazonian diet for thousands of years but have only been studied for just over 5 years by Western scientists.

Many nutritional and health benefits are attrituted to the acai berry and/or the now thousands of acai berry juices, pills and capsules, and weightloss supplements. Acai berries are being marketed aggressively and obviously when there is profit involved it leaves room to wonder if all those studies are true and unbiased.

These are some of the health benefits of acai that
we know (or are relatively sure) are true:

1. They are extremely high in antioxidants and antioxidants help the body fight off infection. They have 300% more antioxidants than any other fruit.

2. They contain Omega 6 and Omega 9 which is virtually unheard of in any other type of fruit.

3. They help eliminate fat by combining the body's natural fatty acids, phytosterols and amino acids together. They also boost energy levels and improve metabolism.

4. They are a natural appetite suppressant which also helps with weightloss.

5. They are a natural product which doesn't need to be combined with many chemical enhancements to work.

6. They have a long shelf life in supplement form. Even after months on the shelf their antioxidant levels remain high.

7. They contain and actually replenish your body with several important vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fiber.

8. These qualities minimize inflammation, enhance circulation, improve the digestive system, increase energy levels, and help you lose weight.

These are some of the health benefits attributed to acai berries but most have not yet been scientifically proven:

1. Enhances visual acuity

2. Prevents arteriosclerosis

3. Normalizes and regulates cholesterol levels

4. Alleviates diabetes and normalizes blood sugar levels

5. Slows down the aging process

6. Causes cancer cells to self-destruct

7. Enhances sexual performance

8. Increases mental clarity and improves memory

9. Prolongs life

10. Regulates and normalized blood pressure

11. Works better than aspirin for headaches

12. Reduces the toxic effects of chemotherapy and radiation

13. Inhibits arthritis

14. Alleviates menstrual cramps

15. Prevents morning sickness during pregnancy

16. Improves fertility

17. Alleviates anxiety and depression

18. Prevents allergies

19. Helps you recover from injuries more quickly

20. Prevents and possibly even cures osteosporosis

These are just some of the many qualities people are attributing to acai berries. In the Amazon region where acai has been a part of the diet for thousands of years, men believe it increases their virility much like Viagra. Women believe it increases their fertility.