The acai berry is getting a lot of attention in the news lately…Dr. Perricone, who is an avid supporter of the Acai’s  Health News , was a guest on the Oprah Winfrey show when he listed the top 10 foods everyone should consume to help you look and age better!

He described the acai berry, which was one of the 10 foods, as “an almost perfect essential amino acid complex in conjunction with valuable trace minerals, vital to proper muscle function.”

This little, dark, purple berry is loaded with antioxidants, healthy monosaturated fats, dietary fiber and phytosterols that help promote cardiovascular and digestive health.

This berry is packed with a natural complex of B vitamins, vitamins A, C, and E, omega-3 fatty acids, anthocyanin (an antioxidant), zinc, potassium, magnesium, copper, iron, calcium and especially phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are plant based nutrients that help guard and protect the immune system.

The Acai berry contains the highest recorded ORAC value of any fruit or vegetable tested to date. A high ORAC value fights against the free radicals that can cause declining joint function and mobility as we get older.

Some of the other Acai benefit / Health News that people have reported:

Skin tone: Youthful, healthier-looking skin.

Healthier eyes: Better night vision

Greater energy /stamina.

Improved mental focus.

Improved digestion.

Improved sexual function.

Better sleep

Improved circulation

The acai berry also has been discussed in many of the Health News :

High levels of antioxidants, which help us, fight colds and flu

High levels of dietary fiber.

High levels of essential amino acids and trace minerals.

High levels of plant sterols, which have been shown to help control cholesterol.

Essential fatty acids that resemble olive oil, which have been shown to help fight heart disease.