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“This was only a cell-culture model and we don’t want to give anyone false hope,” Talcott said. “We are encouraged by the findings, however. Compounds that show good activity against cancer cells in a model system are most likely to have beneficial effects in our bodies.”
Other fruits, including grapes, guavas and mangoes, contain antioxidants shown to kill cancer cells in similar studies, he said. Experts are uncertain how much effect antioxidants have on cancer cells in the human body, because factors such as nutrient absorption, metabolism and the influence of other biochemical processes may influence the antioxidants’ chemical activity.
Another UF study, slated to conclude in 2006, will investigate the effects of acai’s antioxidants on healthy human subjects, Talcott said. The study will determine how well the compounds are absorbed into the blood, and how they may affect blood pressure, cholesterol levels and related health indicators. So far, only fundamental research has been done on acai berries, which contain at least 50 to 75 as-yet unidentified compounds.
“One reason so little is known about acai berries is that they’re perishable and are traditionally used immediately after picking,” he said. “Products made with processed acai berries have only been available for about five years, so researchers in many parts of the world have had little or no opportunity to study them.”
Talcott said UF is one of the first institutions outside Brazil with personnel studying acai berries. Besides Talcott, UF’s acai research team includes Susan Percival, a professor with the food science and human nutrition department, David Del Pozo-Insfran, a doctoral student with the department and Susanne Mertens-Talcott, a postdoctoral associate with the pharmaceutics department of UF’s College of Pharmacy.
Acai berries are produced by a palm tree known scientifically as Euterpe oleracea, common in floodplain areas of the Amazon River, Talcott said. When ripe, the berries are dark purple and about the size of a blueberry. They contain a thin layer of edible pulp surrounding a large seed.
Historically, Brazilians have used acai berries to treat digestive disorders and skin conditions, he said. Current marketing efforts by retail merchants and Internet businesses suggest acai products can help consumers lose weight, lower cholesterol and gain energy.
“A lot of claims are being made, but most of them haven’t been tested scientifically,” Talcott said. “We are just beginning to understand the complexity of the acai berry and its health-promoting effects.”
In the current UF study, six different chemical extracts were made from acai fruit pulp, and each extract was prepared in seven concentrations.
Four of the extracts were shown to kill significant numbers of leukemia cells when applied for 24 hours. Depending on the extract and concentration, anywhere from about 35 percent to 86 percent of the cells died.
The UF study demonstrates that research on foods not commonly consumed in the United States is important, because it may lead to unexpected discoveries, said Joshua Bomser, an assistant professor of molecular nutrition and functional foods at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
But familiar produce items have plenty of health-giving qualities, he said.
“Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with decreased risk for many diseases, including heart disease and cancer,” said Bomser, who researches the effects of diet on chronic diseases. “Getting at least five servings a day of these items is still a good recommendation for promoting optimal health.”

Credits: Writer Tom Nordlie, tnordlie@ifas.ufl.edu, (352) 392-0400, ext. 276
Source: Stephen Talcott, sttalcott@ifas.ufl.edu, (352) 392-1991, ext. 218
Source: Joshua Bomser, jbomser@hec.ohio-state.edu, (614) 247-6622 2006/01/12/berries/

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Fri, Oct 10th - 11:37PM

Why Choose Acai Juice

Why Choose Acai Juice

Why Choose
Acai Juice
Every day, we spend $5 - 10 on coffee, energy drinks, fast food, etc… We don’t eat enough fruits or vegetables anymore, most of our meals are processed or micro waved.
Fruits are an essential part of our daily diet and yet only 10% consume the recommended daily intake. This is because today, people are too busy and simply forget. We get tired of eating the same old fruits and some fruits are becoming more and more expensive to buy. Fruit even decay’s faster than it did 50yrs ago due to modern agricultural practices, transportation time and the chemicals sprayed over them to last the trip! Watch ‘Foodmatters’ video.
Why the Premier Acai Blend
Acai juice is packed with powerful anti-oxidants to boost your immune system and fight free-radicals to support your body’s natural ability to heal itself and to prevent long-term disease. Acai is the best antioxidant known to man and the Premier Acai Blend is made from the highest grade of acai available.
When compared to other acai products on the market, the maximum concentration of SOLIDS (skin and pulp) that can be made is 14% but most acai blends being sold today contain only 3-5% solids — with the rest of the content being primarily water.
The Premier Acai Blend uses not only the highest possible percentage of solids, but ALSO include a substantial amount of powerful, freeze dried acai powder (Opti Acai).
This powder is exclusively available to the Premier Acai Blend and NO other company. It comes from the Brazilian processing plant owned by Dr. Schauss and his partners, the entire freeze drying process being patent protected.
Aside from the exclusivity significance of this, one of the core reasons why the Premier Acai Blend is delivering such sensational results, is that a maximum amount of the tremendously beneficial phytonutrients in Acai fruit are captured and preserved by the proprietary methods of processing.
When compared on the basis of ONE gram of powder, the “past champion” cranberry’s ORAC value stands at 94. ONE gram of Opti Acai delivers a thunderous ORAC value of 1027!! Learn more about ORAC, antioxidants and free radicals…
The Acai Berry has a high level of anthocyanins, which are responsible for the red, purple and blue hues of many fruits. Anthocyanins have been the focus of many studies which have concluded that anthocyanins benefit the cardiovascular system. Specifically, they can improve blood circulation, prevent blood clots, relax blood vessels and prevent arteriosclerosis. Furthermore, scientists have also found that anthocyanins have anti-viral and anti-allergenic properties.
The Acai Berry also contains essential fatty acids Omega 3, 6 and 9. Oleic acid, a monounsaturated omega-9 acid, and linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated omega-6 acid, help lower unhealthy cholesterol (LDL) levels and maintain healthy cholesterol (HDL) levels. They also increase the absorption vitamins like vitamin A, E, D, and K, which are important to good health.
The benefits of Acai, as you can see, are numerous. However, the list doesn’t end here. The Acai Berry contains nutrients like phytosterols, fibre and vitamin C. It’s no wonder the Brazilians call the Acai Palm ‘the tree of life’.
Conclusion
The Premier Acai Blend is a great tasting premium nutritional 19-fruit juice. It is loaded with anti-oxidants, Omega 3’s, 6’s, and 9’s fatty acids, natures anti-inflammatory’s and phytonutrients. The Premier Acai blend delivers a simple and convenient way to ensure you are getting the required nutrition and antioxidants your body needs on a daily basis. The best antioxidants the world has to offer!

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Fri, Oct 10th - 11:36PM

Acai Berry Health Benefits

Acai Berry Health Benefits

Discover the amazing health benefits of the fruit from the Amazon’s “tree of life” the Acai - By Judy Douglas

If you get your health guidance from the mainstream media, you’d think the healthiest way to live is to guzzle red wine and drown everything in olive oil.

That’s basically what they’ve told us in recent years. First, it was the “French paradox”–the fact that the French, who generally eat lots of cheese, cream, and butter; drink lots of wine; and smoke like chimneys, are healthier than Americans. Scientists told us it was all in the wine—specifically, in the anthocyanins—the antioxidant flavinoids that gives red grapes their deep color.

Then it was the “Mediterranean diet,” the traditional way of eating in the regions of Italy and Spain, where olive oil is a staple. We learned that olive oil is a good source of essential fatty acids that are processed right out of many Americanized foods.

I’m not discounting the benefits of either of these phyto-chemicals. In fact, in a minute I’ll explain exactly why both are so important to good health. I just question the sources recommended in the headlines. There’s got to be a better way to get these valuable nutrients than guzzling wine and drowning in oil.

As it turns out, there is. I learned about it from HSI panelist Jon Barron. He told me about a single SuperFood from the Amazon, Acai, that, fresh from the tree, can provide over 30 times the amount of anthocyanins as red wine and all the beneficial fatty acids of olive oil in one delicious, all-natural package. And this is just the beginning of Acai’s health benefits. It’s virtually impossible to over-do this food—which is certainly not the case with red wine or olive oil.