Acai Berries Nutrional Information
Amazonia Acai is AUSTRALIAN CERTIFIED ORGANIC and the highest quality, purest and most potent ACAI available in Australia. Amazing health benefits are packed into this amazing purple berry:
- Vitamins A, C, D, E & B-1, 2, 3, 6 and 12
- Over 17 vital minerals including ZINC, PROTIEN, IRON, CALSIUM, IDODINE, SELENIUN, MAGNESIUM, FOLIC ACID
- Great source of DIETARY FIBRE!
- THE RICHEST KNOWN source of Anthocyanins
- Over 20 essential and non essential amino acids
- Complete essential fatty acid complex with omegas 3, 6 & 9
- Low GI (glycemic index), due to very little natural sugar.
- Over 16 types of antioxidants!
- Over 4 times the antioxidant concentration of Goji Berries
- Over 42 times the antioxidant concentration of Blueberries
- Over 101 the antioxidant concentration of Red Grapes
- ALL 100% NATURAL and completely ORGANIC occurring nutrients
Read the Laboratory Report from the Australian Government National Measurement Institute (Report No. RN703285)
Read Research Articles about Acai properties
ACAI PURPLEBERRY
Nature's Multi Vitamin
Our Purpleberry is kept in its NATURAL WHOLE FOOD FORM from the picking, all the way through to the eating. The purpleberry truly is nature’s multivitamin, boasting a rich amount of almost every nutrient required to maintain excellent health, in every single organically and wild grown berry.
 Unlike common multivitamins, there are no vitamins or mineral extracts added to acai, and because our berry comes in its wholefood form the body immediately recognises it as REAL FOOD and absorbs every single nutrient COMPLETELY! (Unlike a multivitamin which mainly passes straight through your system, expelled usually in ‘bright yellow’ urine).
ACAI BERRIES FOR HEALTHY BLOOD
Purpleberry contains one of the richest sources of ANTHOCYANINS ever discovered! Anthocyanins is the compound usually referred to in red wine (it is what makes red wine red, also found in many other foods like purple cabbage, eggplants and blueberries). Amazonia's Purpleberry contains 101 times more anthocyanins level when compared to red grapes (Based on ORAC testing by the Australian Measurement Institute) and if you look at our AMAZONIA Purpleberry you’ll see that its main characteristic is the berry’s very rich dark purple colouring (caused by a high concentration of anthocyanins!).
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Blood before taking ACAI BERRIES (showing
Erythrocytes aggregation)
These red blood cells are sticking to one another and forming clumps, due to being coated in sticky proteins. This is a sign that
there may be inflammation happening in the body. This inflammation could be associated with infection, allergy, toxicity, poor digestion or unhealthy dietary choices. |
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Blood 30min after taking ACAI berries (healthy blood, red blood cells are separated)
We can then conclude; Your blood feeds every part of the body's organs, tissue, cells, muscles, and most importantly the BRAIN. So imagine the all round effects of healthy blood. |
Laboratory research show that anthocyanins can display a variety of health benefits including; - Reduces oxidation of LDL cholesterol, reduces blood stickiness (platelet aggregation), dilated blood vessels and improve overall heart function.
- Protect against cancer by inhibiting inflammation, cancerous changes in cells and tumour growths.
- Reduce premature brain aging and enhance memory.
- Helps prevent macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in people of the age of 65.”
(The Perricone Promise, Dr Nicholas Perricone MD.)
 ACAI BERRIES are RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS - Over 16 types of antioxidants!
- Over 4 times the antioxidant concentration of Goji Berries
- Over 42 times the antioxidant concentration of Blueberries
- Over 101 the antioxidant concentration of Red Grapes
- ALL 100% NATURAL and completely ORGANIC occurring nutrients
ACAI NUTRITIONAL CONTENT
(Based on Alexander G. Schauss, PhD, FACN)
Each Acai Berry contains:
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin D, Vitamin B-1,Vitamin B-2, Vitamin B-3, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12 , Pantothinic Acid (B-5), OMEGA 3, OMEGA 6, OMEGA 9, Protein, Saturated fat, Monounsaturated fat, Polyunsaturated fat, Dietary fibre, Biotin, Folic Acid, Inositol, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Chromium, Zinc ,Iron, Sodium, Manganese, Selenium, Boron, Potassium, Molybdenum, Iodine, Aspartic acid, Threonine, Serine, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Alanine, Valine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine , Lysine, Histidine, Arginine, Proline, Hydroxyproline, Cystine, Tryptophan |
Acai also has a very LOW GI INDEX (glycemic Index) which means that AÇAÍ burns slowly and consistently through-out the day.
VERY IMPORTANT AMINO ACIDS in ACAI BERRIES Amino acids are the building blocks of the body and help maintain optimal health and vitality. Around ten are essential amino acids which means they are essential for our bodies to run healthy and the rest are non-essential meaning with proper nutrition the body can manufacture them. They’re 22 known amino acids all up and amazingly the Purpleberry contains an incredible 17 of them! Amino acids the purpleberry contains are listed below!
ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS: Below amino acid functions is referenced from Aimee Christine Hughes; ND
HISTIDINE (essential for children) - May aid tissue growth, maintenance and repair
- Possesses anti-inflammatory properties
ISOLEUCINE - May aid in regulating and maintaining energy and blood sugar levels
- May aid in the formation of haemoglobin
LEUCINE - May assist in the protection and fuels muscles
- May help heal bone, muscle and skin
LYSINE - May help promote growth and tissue repair
- Plays a role in the production of antibodies, enzymes and hormones
METHIONINE - Assists in breaking down fats and inhibits their build-up in arteries and the liver
- Has powerful antioxidant properties
PHENYLALANINE - May assist in alleviating depression
- May improves memory and mental alertness
TRYPTOPHAN - May aids in the production of niacin (Vitamin B3)
- Can possess antidepressant qualities
VALINE - May assist with repairing tissue
- May aid in balancing the body’s nitrogen levels
NON-ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS ACAI CONTAINS… (Below amino acid functions is referenced from Aimee Christine Hughes; ND) ALANINE ... May assist in strengthening the immune system. Metabolises glucose and alleviates hypoglycaemia
ASPARTIC ACID ... Assists in the removal of toxins from the bloodstream and May increase endurance and stamina CYSTEINE ... detoxifying the body. Assists in aiding in collagen production to improve skin’s texture and elasticity GLUTAMIC ACID ... May help promote brain functions and May aid in metabolising fats and sugars
GLYCINE... May promote a healthy prostate, assists in aiding in central nervous system functioning
HYDROXYPROLINE... Aids in the construction of collagen, the body’s major structural protein
PROLINE ... May work to maintain muscle tissue, Helps collagen and cartilage production SERINE... Aids functioning of the brain and central nervous system, May help maintain the immune system TYROSINE ... May work to stimulate and modify brain activity. May assist in alleviating stress
PURPLEBERRY DETOX AND SKIN BENEFITS Antioxidants are substances or nutrients in our foods which can prevent or slow down oxidative damage to our body. Antioxidants are found in certain types of food and are extremely beneficial to our health. Essentially, antioxidants are substances which deactivate particles called free radicals. A diet which is rich in antioxidants has been shown to prevent and protect the body from disease. “Free radicals are consistently formed as byproducts of aerobic metabolism in the human body.” Free radicals “…have been associated with many chronic and degenerative diseases including vascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and overall aging. Dietary antioxidants are believed to be good external sources to counteract free radicals in the body” thus helping combat and put a stop to damaging oxidative cycles in the body. (Journey of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, retrieved from Schauss20Study: via Google scholar, 2010) Detoxing is all about cleansing the body of toxins and repairing any damaged cells. So now consider the benefits of Purpleberries which is an exceptional source of antioxidants and anthocyanins! (ORAC 101, 495) A person’s skin “…can benefit from supplementing with essential fatty acids (EFAs), especially omega-3s. EFAs are responsible for skin repair, moisture content, and overall flexibility, but because the body cannot produce its own EFAs, they must be obtained through the diet.” Zinc is also very important for healthy skin as it “…acts by controlling the production of oil in the skin, and may also help control some of the hormones that create acne.” (Retrieved from http://www.naturalnews.com, 2010) “When it comes to caring for your skin, antioxidants can help to protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun. Unlike sunscreens and moisturisers, antioxidants can protect your skin from the inside out by guarding your cells from damage. Vitamins A, C and E and the mineral selenium [a very rare mineral, however found in Açaí] are thought to be particularly helpful in skin care. In addition to helping fortify cells against free radicals, vitamins A and C also encourage cell and tissue growth, helping the body to repair itself. This is very helpful to the skin, which is constantly shedding and regrowing cells. For this reason, any antioxidants that protect cells and encourage cell growth could be helpful in an anti-aging regimen, as they may help fight fine lines and wrinkles.” (Retrieved from http://health.howstuffworks.com, 2010) “Dietary consumption of certain plants or fish oil [OMEGAS] is known to modulate the balance of lipid inflammatory mediators and, therefore, is valuable in the treatment of inflammatory skin disorders.”(TNO Nutrition and Food Research, retrieved from 2010 via Google scholar) The Purpleberry also contains a good amount of vitamin E which is essential for healthy skin. However for great results we recommend taking the purpleberry WITH A DAILY DOSE OF FISH OIL (flax seed oil is also a great choice for OMEGA 3 intake.)
IMMUNE HEALTH & WELLBEING Some major minerals Purpleberry contains are Zinc, protein, calcium, iodine, iron, folic acid, magnesium and copper. There are 17 main nutritional elements contained in the berry! (Full list please refer to “detailed nutritional” Page 13) Purpleberry also contains a large amount of those plant phytosterols (mentioned in weight loss) the RICHEST SOURCE of anthocyanins than any other food, all OMEGAS and of course an exceptional amount of antioxidants. This immense list of nutrients may aid in the immune boosting quality of Purpleberry. Purpleberry is very safe and beneficial for DIABETICS. Oleic acid (as mentioned in weight loss) causes insulin receptors in the body to run more efficiently controlling blood sugar levels. Purpleberry also contains a large amount of Anthocyanins which have been known to aid in oxidising sugars in the blood stream. Purpleberry contains very little nature sugars and natural energy can be derived from the amount of unsaturated fatty acids contained in the berry. B vitamins also help unlock natural energy with out the need for any excess sugar. A low GI also means a person can benefit all day as Purpleberry gives out its nutrients through-out the body. Remember our Purpleberry is a whole food ... well all those nutrients are found NATURALLY in the berry and when consumed, is recognised and absorbed completely with-in the body. This ensures that EVERY SINGLE NUTRIENT contained in the Purpleberry (and as you know, they’re many!) are all absorbed and don’t just pass through your system
BRAIN FOOD IODINE is an essential compound required for brain health especially in the devolving minds of growing children. Iodine is required for the production of thyroid hormones THYROXINE (T4), which controls metabolic rates in the body. Iodine is also vital for children’s growth and development, especially when concerned with brain and nervous system. The consequences of an iodine deficiency can vary from adult to child; however results can affect a wide range of health problems. Açaí naturally contains this rare compound and can be beneficial when incorporated into children’s diets. Other great food compounds to help promote a healthy brain (and is also naturally found in Açaí) are: OMEGA 3 Omega-3s help improve general brain functioning and restore memory. Our Purpleberries contain a good amount of natural OLEIC ACID (as mentioned in weight loss) which allows this important OMEGA 3 to absorb more efficiently in (brain) cells. ANTIOXIDANTS Foods high in antioxidants (healthy chemicals that clean the brain from free radicals that cause cell deterioration please refer to DETOX) can dramatically reverse memory loss, restore motor coordination and balance.”
(Retrieved 2010: http://www.yourfamilyclinic.com/) Mothers give out a natural amount of Iodine in breast milk essential for new born babies to help develop their language and sensory abilities. “If a mother-to-be is even marginally deficient in iodine during the early stages of pregnancy (a) baby’s development may be adversely affected. In the course of just a few years Children accumulate language skills, co-ordination and gross motor skills. It’s important that iodine levels are sustained to satisfy the demands of their rapidly developing minds and bodies” (Naturopath, herbalist and nutritionist Jayne Tancred ‘Go’ Magazine issue 17 2010)
WEIGHT LOSS AND THE PURPLEBERRY
AMAZONIA Acai or Purpleberries contain all OMEGAS (3, 6, 9). Our Purpleberries are so fresh that you can actually see all the essential oils causing the powder to ‘stick’ together (retained due to our unique processing!) Omegas are also known to help absorb and dissolve cholesterol in our bodies. Clinical research has been increasingly proving that omega-rich foods can also help prevent cardiovascular (heart) disease, depression, arthritis and other health conditions. “Acai berries are rich also in OLEIC ACID which helps cause cells in the body to become supple and thus invite more Omega 3 to penetrate the cell membranes. When a cell membrane is kept supple, all hormone, neurotransmitter and insulin receptors work more efficiently”. (Dr MD Perricone, the Perricone Weight lose Diet,2009) “Acai also contains a great deal of CYANIDIN, a highly antioxidant phyto-chemical compound first discovered by Japanese researchers. Cyanidin aids in draining fat away from the body as well as prevention of fat absorption.” Dr MD Perricone, the Perricone Weight lose Diet, 2009 Açaí has a concentration of what’s called ‘PHYTOSTEROLS’ which are basically plant compounds similar to animal cholesterol (however unlike ingested cholesterol from animal sources; fat that raises your cholesterol level), phytosterols do just the opposite. These good guys actually “block dietary cholesterol from being absorbed into the bloodstream” lowering cholesterol levels. (Dr MD Perricone, the Perricone Weight lose Diet, 2009) “The combination of the two fatty acids (oleic acid and omegas) “allows all hormones, neurotransmitters and insulin receptors to run more efficiently; critically important in maintaining HOMEOSTATIS”. (Dr MD Perricone, the Perricone Weight lose Diet, 2009) This wonderful word describes all bodily functions running as they should be and makes sure all of your body systems are in balance. Run all you like, however if you are internally unhealthy, it will always be a difficult task to lose weight unless your most important internal systems (immune, digestive, lymphatic, cardiovascular etc.) are running properly and efficiently.
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