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The Curious Bag
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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Proven Antioxidant Activity
Acai berry has been popularized as a super food, advertising campaigns claiming the fruit's high antioxidant content has disease-preventing effects. In 2008, Dr. Susanne Talcott of Texas A&M University found an increase of antioxidant activity in blood tests within less than 24 hours after consuming the berry's juice.
On the Other: Super Food Myth
Contrary to popular belief, acai juice does not contain high amounts of antioxidants. In 2008, the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry," found the fruit's potency levels lower than pomegranate juice, red wine, concord grape juice and blueberry juice. Fruit juices such as black cherry juice and cranberry juice have a similar antioxidant content to acai berries.
Bottom Line
Commercial acai products are a relatively new phenomenon. Acai found its way into the American market in 2001, as a weightloss aid, dietary supplement and disease prevention food. There is not enough research to support these beneficial claims.
Source:
Texas A&M University - Agricultural Communications (2008, October 17)
Comparison of Antioxidant Potency of Commonly Consumed Polyphenol-Rich Beverages (2008, January 26)
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