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Anthocyanins
are an incredibly powerful antioxidant derived from the same
essence that gives the
Acai berry their
deep purple coloring. Because of the anthocyanins in acai,
this berry has been found to possess anti-inflammatory
benefits, nervous system benefits, and they also, in some
instances, have been associated with improved cardiovascular
health.1
Anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, and other flavonoids are
the major phytochemicals in the
Acai berry.2
Anthocyanins are compounds that have potent antioxidant
activity, allowing for the neutralization of potentially
harmful free radicals. By neutralizing these free radicals,
anthocyanins from acai help maintain the healthy function of
numerous systems and organs. Their antioxidant properties
may help prevent oxidants from damaging connective tissues
and help repair damaged proteins in the blood-vessel walls.
Anthocyanins have a host of other health benefits as well.
Anthocyanin is also believed to have a
beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. This
antioxidant has also been shown to help prevent blood clots,
improve circulation, prevent artherosclerosis and
potentially help the fight against cancer.
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1
Schauss, A. G.; Wu, X.; Prior, R. L.; Ou, B.; Patel, D.;
Huang, D.; Owens, John.; Agarwal, Amit.; Jensen, Gitte S.;
Hart, Aaron N.; Shanbrom, Edward. “Antioxidant Capacity and
Other Bioactivities of the Freeze-Dried Amazonian Palm
Berry, Euterpe oleraceae Mart. (Acai)” J. Agric. Food Chem.
2006, 54, 8598–8603.
2
Schauss, A. G.; Wu, X.; Prior, R. L.; Ou, B.; Patel, D.;
Huang, D.; Kababick, J. P. “Phytochemical and nutrient
composition of the freeze-dried Amazonian palm berry Euterpe
oleracea Mart.
(Acai).” J. Agric. Food Chem. 2006, 54, 8598–8603
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