What Are The Side Effects of Acai Berries?
Acai Berry Side Effects
Those who have an interest in the field of nutrition have certainly heard about acai supplements. These berries have been attracting a lot of interest, yet are unavailable in grocery stores.
The fruit of a palm tree which grows in Brazil and other countries in the Amazon River basin, the acai berry is a popular fruit in South America and has been enjoyed for its taste and its health benefits for millennia.
You may not have even given any thought as to whether there are any acai berry side effects; they are just a fruit, after all. However they do have a few – all beneficial ones!
The acai berry is extremely perishable, starting to spoil within hours of being picked. Since this makes the fruit impossible to export, it is pulped and frozen or processed rather than shipped whole. The acai products we can buy are usually made from frozen, dried or powdered acai berries. The powder can be rehydrated and added to smoothies and other products – in the US, dried or frozen acai berries are most commonly seen.
Let us discuss a bit regarding the side effects of these berries. There has been a solitary case of the Chagas disease that occurred on eating contaminated Acai berries. Those berries bore traces of the feces of a certain Brazilian parasitic animal. This particular disease has only affected the residents of South America and nowhere else. The symptoms that were reported by ailing patients were mainly vomiting, fever, muscle pain and in rare cases, swelling.
The acai berry is a staple food in the Amazon River basin and is considered to be one of the most nutritious fruits on the planet. So what are the benefits of this berry? It is known to help increase energy levels and is reputed to increase sex drive as well (some call it “Amazon Viagra”).
Acai berries also contain the antioxidant compound anthocynanin which is found in red wine. As it happens, acai berry contains ten times as much of this antioxidant as does red wine. This makes the acai berry an exceptionally heart healthy food.
When buying any acai product, look into the veracity of the claims made regarding any health benefits of the product. Ask your physician about the ingredients contained if you are unfamiliar with them. Consumers should always buy with caution and always know what they are taking into their bodies.
While you have nothing to fear from the acai berry, it is always a good idea to know exactly what you are taking into your body. Do your own research and learn more about what this tropical fruit can do for your health!
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