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ireneliceri
Hello everyone,

I want to discuss something about Acai Berry, is it really helpful to lose weight faster.

Yes, Acai does wonders, I've been drinking a Acai Drink which has 18 other fruits besides Acai and I'm more healthier than ever. It's giving me a lot of energy to work out, Lowered my cholesterol, I lost weight, I had minor back pains ,bad cough which I don't get any longer. I wish everyone could drink it and I try to tell people about it in this forum but advertising isn't allowed. I can see why since there are so many garbage health products that don't work and this great forum would just get flooded with it.

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John Bobbin BNat
Hi ireneliceri,
Is it Acai Berry or Cackle Berry, I have had so many laughs from the pseudo-science attached to this berry it should be renamed Cackle Berry.
I love your unbiased approach to science - n=1 but not only that you are the practitioner, patient and control - wow. How did you manipulate the variable without knowing? How did you measure the placebo response and what is your level of confidence?

Seriously ireneliceri you can not say things like this and be taken seriously by people with a bit of education, the only thing you can say here is, I think it helps me but I am not sure whether it is Acai Berry or the placebo effect because you can not be certain in this situation, look for large trials, conducted properly, with random selection.

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julie1969
QUOTE(John Bobbin BNat @ Apr 8 2009, 02:12 PM) *

Hi ireneliceri,
Is it Acai Berry or Cackle Berry, I have had so many laughs from the pseudo-science attached to this berry it should be renamed Cackle Berry.
I love your unbiased approach to science - n=1 but not only that you are the practitioner, patient and control - wow. How did you manipulate the variable without knowing? How did you measure the placebo response and what is your level of confidence?

Seriously ireneliceri you can not say things this and be taken seriously by people with a bit of education, the only thing you can say here is I think it helps me but I am not sure whether it is Acai Berry or the placebo effect because you can not be certain in this situation, look for large trials, conducted properly, with random selection.

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I have to agree that Acai is over hyped as most other berries put perform it in terms of anti oxidants and other nutritional factors. Its only is exotic local that makes it mysterious.
LEE786
Acai Berry Information

The fatty acid profile of the Acai berry can be compared to olive oil and it has 10 times as many antioxidants as grapes have! Another impressive quality of the Acai berry is that it has up to 30 times the amount of anthocyanins that red wine has. Anthocyanins reportedly have anti-inflammatory qualities, so the Acai berry could potentially be helpful for those with arthritis or inflammation of the joints. The berry has lots of vitamin E and other vitamins, too, in addition to a low glycemic index and lots of dietary fiber.



There are no contraindications for the Acai berry so far, but regardless you should always check with your doctor if you are unsure, especially if you are taking any prescription drugs. Otherwise, this super food is a bundle of nutritional value in a small package. It really packs a punch nutritionally speaking.

Aging

The Acai berry has been shown to slow the signs of aging thanks to all the free radical fighting antioxidants in the fruit. If you are not aging gracefully then add the Acai berry to your diet and see what happens!

Healthy Heart

Those with heart disease, or heart disease in their family, should take the Acai berry on a daily basis. The elements of this berry work to promote a healthy heart so it makes sense to take the supplement daily.

Cholesterol

The Acai berry also helps regulate cholesterol. Many people have high cholesterol and want a natural way to help regulate it. The Acai berry will help you with that!

Digestion

Those with digestive disorders will find the Acai berry to be a godsend because it helps regulate digestion and elimination thanks to the high fiber content. If you want to regulate your digestion, then the Acai berry is for you!

Current research indicates no known side effects to taking açaí in any form. Though açaí has been around for ages, it is still quite new to the United States, and no doubt is still being observed by health professionals. However, the testimony of the overall health of the Amazonian people speaks well for this little fruit with big potential
John Bobbin BNat
Hi LEE786,
This is not a bad post mate you have done a bit of home-work but there are still mistakes and the reason there are mistakes are because you are still believing people without checking 8/10 a big improvement.
If you check abstracts on the anti-aging effects you will find there isn't any, as Julie 1969 says this berry is way over hyped it is truly a triumph of marketing over science. Other berries have just as much in the way of nutrients and anthocyanins, and some in fact have a lot more, especially anti-oxidants for instance some of the Maori vegetables leave them for dead.

You can't believe manufacturers hype it is only designed to sell a product and testimonials can, easily be bought, you often see high profile people such as doctors and naturopaths as well as researchers being taken to court for letting manufacturers use their name to sell a product. What nationality are you LEE786? If you can find a China Town some where near where you live, you will be able to buy a book I am sure you will love, it is a Japanese book but you always seem to find it in China Town, my son's wife is Chinese and that is where I purchased it, it is called "The Okinawa Program" written by the researchers that did the 25 years of research in easy to understand language, their names are Bradley J Willcox MD, MSc, D. Craig Willcox PhD and Makoto Suzuki MD, PhD.

This wonderful book teaches you first hand about the nutritional habits of the worlds longest lived people and dispels a lot of hype. You should also read HealthCastles article on Acai Berries

http://www.healthcastle.com/acai_berry.shtml


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Michaelroger85
Hello everyone,

I'm Michael Roger.

I want to discuss something about Acai Berry, is it really helpful to lose weight faster.

Yes, Acai does wonders, I've been drinking a Acai Drink which has 18 other fruits besides Acai and I'm more healthier than ever. It's giving me a lot of energy to work out, Lowered my cholesterol, I lost weight, I had minor back pains ,bad cough which I don't get any longer. I wish everyone could drink it and I try to tell people about it in this forum but advertising isn't allowed.

Thanks

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John Bobbin BNat
Hi Michaelroger85,

It must have been one of the seventeen other fruits mate, not Acai Berry, because science has on several occasions shown it does not make you lose weight, or reduce cholesterol, in fact according to most independent studies it is all hype, and they have just made it taste good, the energy probably comes from the sugar. I agree with HealthCastle advertising is not what this forum is about, this forum is about helping people learn the truth about health, shooting down myths and manufacturer's lies, teaching people what works, and what doesn't, and how you can protect yourself from disease.

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