Açaí
Origins: Amazon Rainforests
(Euterpe oleracea)
The açaí berry is considered by many to be one of the
world’s top superfoods. Indigenous to the Amazon
rainforests, this small, exotic, black-purple berry has
been used for centuries by natives as a vital
component of their daily diet.
• Traditionally, the açaí berry is believed to both
boost energy and improve health
• With antioxidant levels higher than any other fruit
tested to date, açaí is a formidable superfruit that
helps protect cells from damage while promoting
healthy aging
• A source of protein and dietary fiber
• Contains high levels of both omega-6 and omega-9
fatty acids, which are believed to have a protective
effect on the cardiovascular system*
• Contains high concentrations of anthocyanins
(the compounds thought to give red wine its health
benefits) with none of the health risks associated
with alcohol
