Acai Berry’s Top-Performing Antioxidants

Here is some MORE great information on the Acai Berry that was forwarded to us from Keith Dillon, Efusjon's Vice President of Business Development aka the guy in charge in researching and helping formulate Efusjon's amazingly healthy and delicious products! Keep up the good work, Keith!



"Acai Berry’s Top-Performing Antioxidants"


The following antioxidant-active compounds are found in the efusjon Raw and Edge:

Beta carotene – Beta carotene is a proven free-radical scavenger associated with lowered risks for several types of cancer, including breast, lung, skin, and stomach cancers. Research also supports its use in promoting eye health, lowering cholesterol levels and preventing heart disease.


Vitamin C – This vitamin is a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties found to improve symptoms pf asthma and arthritis. Studies have also found vitamin C supplementation useful in preventing artherosclerosis , stroke, cancer, and reducing complications of macular degeneration in diabetics and promoting healthy immune function. When used in combination with vitamin E, a 2004 study from the Archives of Neurology found vitamin C reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.


Vitamin E – Several studies have linked this vitamin to a reduced risk of heart attacks and found it beneficial in lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. The National Eye Institute also found vitamin E to be one of several antioxidants (including beta carotene, vitamin C and zinc) that may help reduce the risk of macular degeneration-related vision loss. New clinical research is also recommending vitamin E for diabetes prevention and treatment. Other benefits linked to vitamin E include use for inflammation, blood cell and cell-division regulation and connective tissue health.


Magnesium – Magnesium deficiency has been linked to several chronic conditions and diseases. As an antioxidant, magnesium improves the cardiovascular system’s antioxidant threshold and increases the body’s resistance to free radicals. It also protects against free-radical damage to mitochondria (cellular energy producers) and has been used to regulate heart rhythm and blood pressure.


Polyphenolic flavonoids – Sixteen types of bioactive polyphenolic compounds have been identified in acai berry. Polyphenols are antioxidant compounds found in produce, grains, tea and soybeans. Research shows that polyphenolic compounds have anti-tumor properties and may be useful in the treatment and prevention of cancers of the breast, colon, skin, lung and liver. Other benefits include anti-inflammatory, antiallergenic, immunostimulatory and cardioprotective properties.


Anthocyanins – Two major types of anthocyanins have been found in acai, including cyaniding-3-glucoside and cyaninidin-3-rutinoside. Anthocyanins are exceptional antioxidant compounds believed to reduce heart disease risk by neutralizing free radicals that could damage blood vessel walls, leading to cholesterol and plaque buildup. Acai is believed to have up to 30 times the anthocyanins found in red wine.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.