Acai berries are a staple of many native Amazon tribes. The berries contain omega-3 oils and contain twice the antioxidant density of the blueberry. Many health benefits are reported from regular consumption of acai berries, including increased energy, decreased cholesterol levels, weight loss, increased blood flow and detoxification. In recent years, acai has become famous through the multi-level marketing program associated with Mona Vie (a blended fruit juice that contains acai berry).

The acai berry was originally used in the Amazon jungle to treat a variety of ailments. Some tribes use this berry exclusively in their diet, and they live long, healthy lives. In short, the medicinal benefits of the acai berry are nothing new. It’s just taken a while for the public to catch on to how potent this berry really is.

Acai went mainstream when top television programs, including The Today Show and Oprah, profiled acai’s healing powers. The sudden popularity of acai berry supplements has led to the creation of literally hundreds of new products. You wouldn’t believe how many of them are fake.” For more information and product reviews on the acai berry visit  http://www.acaiberry.org