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The acai berry is a fruit plentiful in antioxidants and often tauted as "the world's healthiest fruit." This small, purple berry has found its way into dietary supplements of all kinds claiming better health for its users.
Identification
The rain forests in South America carry an abundance of a grape-like fruit called "acai" which is found in acai palms.
Known benefits
Acai berries are known to have an abundance of antioxidants and fiber.
Theories
Eating or drinking the juice from the acai berry is often said to contain special benefits, such as weight loss, lowering of cholesterol and a boost in energy. These claims have not been proven since research is very limited.
Supplement forms
Acai can be purchased as a dietary supplement in the forms of acai juice, freeze-dried berries, dried berry granules, berry pulp, pills or as an extract.
Side effects
Although dietary supplements are not monitored under a governmental protection agency, such as the Food and Drug Administration, acai berries have not been found to cause any significant side effects.
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