Acai berry seems to be all the rage in the weight loss world. It has been around for some time but really took off when it was mentioned on the Oprah Winfrey show. Oprah used it to help her lose weight.

Acai berry has been referred to as a superfood because it is loaded with antioxidants, good fatty acids and amino acids. It has almost 10 times the antioxidants of grapes and combined with healthy monounsaturated fats, trace minerals and a near perfect mix of amino acids you can see why some are calling this a superfood.

Where does it come from?

Acai fruit is found in Brazil. Native Brazilians have been using them as a part of their diet for centuries. It is no wonder that they are a lean and healthy culture. Typically the fruit would be a part of a breakfast meal however it has become common for athletes to mix it with guarana as a natural energy booster before an event.

Some of the benefits of using Acai berries include:

Increase in metabolism and energy

Weight Loss

Improve Circulation

Stronger immune system

Better cardiovascular and digestive health

Amazon Rainforest Viagra?

When NBC’s Matt Lauer went to the Amazon he was quite amuzed to learn that the Acai juice he drunk was commonly referred to as the Amazon Rainforest Viagra. It provides endurance, increased energy and better circulation throughout your body.

Are there any side effects?

It’s sort of like asking if there are any side effects to eating an orange. Unlike drugs there are no side effects to using Acai. It’s a natural fruit.

There are many different weight loss products with Acai on the market today. Your best bet is to try a couple and see which one works best for you. Ideally you should use a product that also includes a colon cleanse when starting out.