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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Hidden Nutritional Secrets of the Acai

By Max Benifitz

Acai berries have huge amounts of Polyphenols,Phytochemicals, Anthocyanins, what are these and what are the advantages of compounds like these? A great source of anthocyanins is Acai. Phytochemicals are the beneficial compounds found in fruits such as Acai, vegetables, and certain teas. In these uncertain environments like climate and insect infestations it is these protective living matter which let plants survive. When humans consume these compounds they act as antioxidants vital for good health and longevity. Research is showing that antioxidants can aid in the battle against aging, heart disease and many types of cancer, as well as other age related issues, such as ophthalmology.

A more potent form of antioxidant is Anthocyanin. We have all heard of the "French Paradox", how the people of France with their high fat diets and not uncommon unhealthy lifestyles are still below the percentage of related deaths from cardiovascular disease than many of the populations which exist today. One of the many reasons is consumption of huge amount of red wine by them. Anthocyanins is an antioxidant found in wine, which is derived from grapes. The polyphenols (anthocyanins) the red wine is thought to mitigate the effects of smoking and diet high in fat. Anthocyanin, a polyphenol which is proven to reverse, halt, and improve the conditions of many age related diseases inflicted on the general population. Anthocyanins (flavonoids) found in various fruits have a unique chemical structure that makes them 6 to 8 times more potent than vitamin C. There is a fruit called Acai (ah-Sa-E) contains the most highly concentrated forms of anthocyanins known thus far through intense research. The anthocyanin content in the Acai is proven to be 3.5 times more than a glass of red wine has, ounce for ounce when examined in an ORAL experiment. (capacity measure).

Anthocyanins and their protective properties: Inflammation and Collagen: Anthocyanins neutralize enzymes that destroy connective tissue. The antioxidant quality that is posses stops connecting tissues from getting damaged and helps in repairing damaged proteins in the blood vessel walls.

The Nervous System: By preventing tyrosine nitration, the anthocyanin properties in Acai may help protect against neurological diseases. Acai contains primary anthocyanins, Cyanidin-3-glucoside which helps in reversing age related neurological deficits.

Large and Small Blood-Vessels: Anthocyanins ability to counter oxidants make them a powerhouse in the fight against arteriosclerosis. Even when present in small amounts anthocyanins effectively guards against LDL oxidation. Anthocyanins protect the integrity of the endothelial cells that line blood vessel walls and help to maintain micro capillary integrity.

Diabetes: One of the serious diabetic complications is retinopathy, which in most cases can cause blindness. This condition occurs when the body attempts to repair leaking, damaged capillaries, but does so by over producing abnormal proteins. The protection of anthocyanins may help prevent these capillaries from leaking and to help prevent abnormal protein proliferation.

Eyesight: Anthocyanins may also help improve eyesight by numerous mechanisms. In the Second World War, British fighter pilots were found to have improved night vision. These findings were thought to be contributed by the large amounts of bilberry in the pilots diet. The effect of improved night vision is not long lasting but it is temporary after the consumption of the biliberry. With this new beneficial discovery, the pilots would eat bilberry fruit just before the mission.

Sources: The highest amount of anthocyanins are present in pigmented fruits. Fruits which contain the highest level if anthocyanins are the ones that you don't need to peel. These fruits include Acai, cherries, grapes, raspberries, blueberries, bilberry to mention several. - 17268

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