Now Foods

Acai 500mg 100 caps.

• Shows strong antioxidant properties
• Prevents negative effects of stress
• A rich source of nutrients
• Supports the function of the circulatory system
• Improves detoxification process
• Normalizes the lipid profile
• Has anti-inflammatory properties
• Boosts the immune system

Freeze-Dried Acai is a dietary supplement that contains acai berry extract. There is no fruit in the world that could match acai in terms of its nutritional value. Thanks to a special freeze drying technology, it was possible to keep all active substances which account for amazing properties of acai.

The product has very high health-promoting potential and is recommended for improving the overall well-being and health. It strengthens the body and prevents harmful effects of free radicals. It has a positive action on the cardiovascular system, lowers bad cholesterol levels and promotes detoxification of the body. When used regularly, it adds vital energy and is a valuable element in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

Acai (Euterpe oleracea) is a berry similar to a blueberry, originating from the Amazonian rainforests. Ethnic Indians believed that the acai berries kept the secret of longevity and they used them for the treatment of many diseases. When fruits were under the magnifying glass of scientists, they discovered a number of substances that promotes health, protects against the negative effects of stress and determines a correct immune response of the body.

Acai berries are a rich source of nutrients and biologically active compounds that are responsible for their therapeutic action. They contain many vitamins (A, B, C, E), minerals (including calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, selenium, potassium), protein with total essential amino acids, lipids (including EFA — essential fatty acids), fibre and a whole range of various antioxidants (anthocyanins, phenolic acids, bioflavonoids, phytosterols, quinones, lignans).

Antioxidative potential of freeze-dried acai is the highest ever reported in a natural product. It is thus responsible for the benefits of using acai berries. Free radicals affect the development of many chronic diseases of affluence (e.g. Alzheimer's, ischaemic heart disease, cancer, arthritis) and contributes to more rapid ageing of cells. Antioxidants contained in acai removes free radicals and inhibit oxidative cell damage.

The antioxidants from acai help to improve the immune system. It strengthens the immune response and stimulates the body’s own defence mechanisms. As a result, the body is able to more effectively defend against germs, bacteria and micro-organisms.

Antioxidants protect the DNA of healthy cells and reduce the proliferation of pathological cells and that’s why they are believed to prevent cancer. In vitro studies have shown that the acai berry destroys 86% of leukaemia cancer cells. Scientists believe that acai can also stop the process of carcinogenesis at the cellular level. Even though they are not a cure for cancer, more and more research is focusing on possible benefits of their use and potential role in the fight against cancer.

Antioxidant substances from acai berries regulate blood pressure and improve the lipid profile. Polyphenols reduce the formation of cholesterol deposits and fatty acids (linoleic and oleic acid) help to lower levels of the bad LDL cholesterol, while increasing at the same time the amount of the beneficial HDL cholesterol. They suppress also the activation of MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase) which plays a major role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. They lower the activity of cyclooxygenase causing inflammation. This reduces the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases.

Due to a high content of lutein and zeaxanthin, acai berries improve vision and may be helpful in preventing macular degeneration — the main cause of blindness in people over the age of 65.

The intake of acai berries improves metabolic parameters and has a positive effect on glucose homeostasis in the body. It prevents hunger pangs associated with a sudden drop in blood sugar; stabilises the level of both glucose and insulin. This contributes to appetite control and may be helpful in the fight against extra pounds.

Freeze-Dried Acai is a valuable product supplementing your diet with an unprecedented amount of nutrients and health-promoting substances. It is recommended to anyone who cares about their health. The supplementation will benefit especially people who have a problem with maintaining a properly balanced diet, are stressed, or lack energy. The supplement is the best protection of the body from the harmful effects of free radicals, which interfere with the function of the immune system, accelerates the ageing process and can lead to the development of many diseases of affluence.