Category Archives: Acai Berry

Acai Berry and Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The acai berry is the berry of the acai palm (Euterpe Oleracea) that grows in parts of South America. The acai berry is taken as a food and as a dietary supplement and evidence suggest that it may possess important … Continue reading →

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Is the Acai Berry a Superfood?

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Robert Barrington

he berry from the acai palm tree (Euterpe oleracea) is native to South America where it is used by the natives as a food and medicine. Analysis of the berry shows that it contains a rich cocktail of antioxidant chemicals … Continue reading →

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Acai Berry: Antioxidant Cocktail

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Robert Barrington

 he acai berry is a fruit found in palm trees (Euterpe oleraceae) native to the Amazon basin and surrounding areas in South America. The fruit of the tree holds economic value to the indigenous populations of these areas where it … Continue reading →

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