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Advantages & Disadvantages of the Acai Berry

Acai berry is an Amazonian fruit that has received much publicity. The antioxidant fruit has a number of health benefits and is used in many different products. However, there are some disadvantages of using acai berry. Most of these disadvantages arise due to overuse of acai berries.

  1. Advantages

    • Acai berry contains flavonoids and anthocyanins, substances with strong antioxidant properties. These substances are known to promote the immune system and protect the body from different diseases. A diet rich in antioxidants is also said to prevent the occurrence of cancer and heart diseases. Additionally, it may also interfere with the normal aging process.

    Weight Loss

    • Acai berry weight-loss supplements have become very popular. The consumption of an antioxidant-rich diet is known to be very beneficial for overall health. However, there are no proven effects of acai berry on weight loss to date in 2009.

    Skin Care

    • Acai oil, extracted from acai berry, is in several beauty products. The substance has strong antioxidants that work to treat wrinkles and acne and improve the overall skin texture.

    Disadvantages

    • Overuse of acai berry may lead to different complications. Anyone allergic to berries should not use acai berry.

      Some acai berry products use other ingredients, such as senna leaf. Senna leaf is a strong laxative and the use of this substance may cause trouble with the bowels. Acai berry has cleansing properties and the use of this fruit will also cause you to visit the restroom very frequently.

    Appetite and Addiction

    • Some acai supplements make use of caffeine, a substance known to cause addiction. Users find it very difficult to discontinue the use of such supplements. Regular acai users may also experience loss of appetite. This condition occurs due to acai’s natural appetite-suppressant properties.

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