Acai berries are native to Central and South America and have been consumed by the natives for hundreds of years as one of the staples of their diet. The acai berries are a fruit about the size and shape of a grape, with a deep purple skin. Acai berries are related other berries (including blueberries and cranberries).

Acai berries have become famous in the media over the past couple of years as a weight loss supplement since the compounds in the acai berry may help to suppress appetite, increase metabolism and assist in muscle building.

They possess numerous other health benefits. Natural health experts have described the acai berry as the number one super food.

Acai berry products are also being touted as beneficial for their anti-ageing properties. Foods high in antioxidants help prevent skin damage (not just to the surface of the skin, but to the collagen and elastin which gives skin its elasticity) and thus can prevent premature ageing.

Many makers of cosmetics are now including acai oil in their skin care products, as the oil itself is very high in antioxidants and can be used safely in face and body creams, shampoos and conditioners, and other beauty products.

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