The Side Effects of Acai Berry
Unlike synthesized chemical medications, acai berries are all natural, and as such, do not have many of the side effects one risks with medication. Acai berries are very safe and actually have a lot of great health benefits, in addition to being very good at cleaning out and detoxing the body. They also help promote weight loss.
Studies have never shown any negative side effects from using the acai berry, be it as a tasty gourmet treat or a useful dietary supplement. It is known to suppress your appetite and increase your metabolism if taken in high enough concentrations or big enough amounts, but this is not exactly a negative effect.
The really wonderful thing about acai is that people who want to lose weight have found if you eat or drink the fruit, it is easier to follow the rest of your diet. A lot of people are seeking something to help curb the appetite, and acai berries can do that without a lot of strange side effects, unlike many commercial diet pills on the market today. Additionally, consuming acai does not damage your heart or your liver or anything else that is often put at risk by overmedication.
Acai is best known for its high count of antioxidants, and is able to boast more antioxidants even than blueberries, the previous antioxidant champion up until this point. Antioxidants are wonderful for giving your daily energy levels a boost throughout the day and they are thought to aid in the battle against cancer and diabetes. Antioxidants improve your brain function, they help reduce inflammation and help increase your circulation while also doing a lot of other wonderful things for the body.
Acai berries are also full of fiber. Fiber helps clear out your digestive tract and detoxify your body, helping you feel more energetic and lose more weight. The more efficiently your body can digest your food, the healthier you are. The faster food moves through your intestines, the less time your body has to absorb fat and toxins from it, keeping you healthier. Fiber is also useful for filling your stomach space, thus sending the ‘I’m full’ message to your brain and suppressing your appetite.
Acai is chock full of essential fatty acids, a vital supplement for a healthy body. Being deficient in EFAs can trigger cravings so if you are trying to lose weight, it is especially important to get enough.
Acai is also full of phytosterols, which are the building blocks for intestinal cell membranes. These help your digestive system to run more cleanly and efficiently. As with fiber, the more efficient these systems, the less fat you absorb from your food.
Research has shown the only real negative side effects from overdosing on acai berries is the chance of loose stools and an acidic taste in the mouth, which are the same side effects of an excess of vitamin C. Did I mention acai is full of vitamin C? It is possible to have too much of a good thing, and an all acai all the time diet would probably be unwise, but supplementing your normal diet with this miracle berry should not cause any trouble.
If you decide to begin on an acai regimen or add acai into your daily routine, you must always be aware of the quality of produce you are ordering. Some processed sources do not actually have very much acai in their products, and sometimes those filler ingredients actually might negative side effects. Always do your research each time you put something new into your body.
Joseph Long
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March 12th, 2010 at 8:11 am
What are the Acai Berry Side Effects?
Hi guys. I’ve heard about Acai Berry and how it’s great for losing weight on Oprah and Rachael Ray. I’m about to purchase some but I wanted to know if there are any side effects to using Acai Berry?
Thanks for your help
March 12th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Decreased appetite.
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March 12th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Not really sure what I would recommend to you specifically. There are so many products out there so what I end up doing is starting with the less expensive and trying out several trials and measuring the results.I would check out the site at http://www.pure-acai-berry.saverightnow.info visit and see if it interests you, I did.
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March 12th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
According to all the buzz on the internet, no side effects have been found for acai. Check the link below if you want to look further.
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4DKUS_enUS302US302&q=acai+side+effects
I do want to warn you that the acai berry craze is filled with SCAMS, especially on the internet. I definitely suggest trying to buy the product in a health food or vitamin store. Probably your best bet is Sambazon or another product with a well-known brand name. I suggest using the powder instead of juices, which are probably filled with water and sweeteners.
In terms of scams, I am speaking from personal experience. I ordered a free trial of Acai Berry Power 500. On my next credit card, I noticed an extra charge of $29.95 from that acai company. I called them and they said I had agreed to a personal nutrition consultation for $29.95. To make a long story short, I had to threaten them with a lawsuit before they refunded that extra charge.
I also ordered Acai Berry Supreme. A few weeks later, I got another bottle in the mail, even though I never asked for it. I left the shipping box unopened and wrote on it: Return to Sender. Do Not Charge My Credit Card for This Product. Then I put the item back in a mailbox. I am worried about what my next credit card will say. I’ve heard of people being charged $89 for the next shipment.
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March 12th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Hi,
Acai seems to be risk free if taken as recommended http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1T4DKUS_enUS302US302&q=acai+health+news
Beware of the free trial offers though – Unfortunately many are scams in so much as they make it very difficult to cancel your subscription.
Best to only buy from companies that offer Paypal/Google Checkout as a payment option as it is very easy as a buyer to make a complaint and get your money back.
Trust this helps,
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March 12th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
I have been drinking Acai juice for about a year now and found that it did give me more energy and I actually lost about 10 lbs, not changing anything. I would agree that it seems to decrease appetite.
Acai is one of the hottest products in the health and nutrition industry, and it is very difficult to go through a day where you do not see an ad online for one of many Acai products on the market. These ads promise amazing health benefits from the Acai fruit such as; anti-aging, cancer prevention, a boost of energy, and mood improvement. If true this would make Acai an amazing fruit…but is it too good to be true?
Being a long time Acai user I can emphatically say "YES!" Acai juice has made a dramatic difference in my life. It’s the first thing I have to drink every morning and it gives me enough energy to accomplish all of my goals each day.
I used to be a huge Redbull drinker, but always hated the inevitable crash I would get just a few hours after drinking one. When you drink Acai berry juice you get that same boost of energy without the caffeine crash.
Since I prefer to get my vitamins from as many natural sources as possible, I consider the Acai berry my natural multivitamin. It contains high levels of essential fatty acids, is rich in amino acids (19 amino acids to be exact), and is a good source for vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and E. On top of that it is a great source of fiber and contains calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper, and zinc.
The high antioxidant content helps fight off cancer cells and helps you grow stronger, healthier, hair and will give you smooth, glowing, skin. The Acai berry also helps boost your immune system so you will get sick with the common cold and flu less often.
So, if you are asking "Does Acai berry really work?" the answer is a resounding "YES".
To my knowledge there are no side effects to Acai since it is just a natural fruit.
Now a friend of mine used a Acai Weight Loss product listed below for weight loss and she said it worked. It comes with a free trial – I just ordered it myself to check it out.
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March 12th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
well,what i understand is that there is no visible side
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