Acai Berry: Health Benefits, Properties & Acai Blast

Acai berries are promoted for their health enhancing abilities and are the prime ingredients in weight-loss supplements like Acai Berry Blast.

Benefits

• Acai berries contain B-vitamins, calcium, iron, fiber, amino acids, omega-3 fats, necessary proteins and also have anti-aging and anti-oxidant properties.

Characteristics

• Acai berries are purple and have a taste described as a mix between chocolate and other berry fruits.
  The pulp and juice of the berries are also used in making smoothies and other drinks.

Considerations

• Acai Berry Blast comes in form of gel capsules which contain a mixture of acai berry fruit, calcium, magnesium stearate and food coloring.

Drawbacks

• Acai Berry Blast is one of the most expensive products of its kind on the market, according to Colon Health Magazine, and based on contradictory dosage recommendations on the packaging, one bottle will not last for a full month.

Warning

• Colon Health Magazine states that, due to lack of scientific research, it is unknown how effective Acai Berry Blast is in reducing weight.