Acai Berry: What is it and how can it help PCOS?

By now you’ve likely heard about the Acai Berry phenom…. as usualy the media (and celebrities) hear about something and start using it, word spreads because its got to be the best thing since sliced bread. The Acai Berry Diet is plastered over the internet like a plague….

However, for the first time, the celebrities have actually promoted something that is TRULY beneficial!

Acai berry, pronounced ah-sigh-EE, is a highly nutritious fruit from the Amazon rainforests of South America. It is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods found in the world today.

Benefits include:

  1. Boosts energy levels
  2. Improves digestive function
  3. Improves mental clarity/focus
  4. Promotes sound sleep
  5. Provides all vital vitamins
  6. Contains several important minerals
  7. Very high levels of fibers
  8. Cleanses and Detoxifies the body of infectious toxins
  9. Strengthens your immune system
  10. Enhances sexual desire and performance
  11. Fights cancerous cells
  12. Slows down the aging process
  13. Promotes healthier and younger-looking skin
  14. Alleviates diabetes
  15. Normalizes and regulates cholesterol levels
  16. Helps maintain healthy heart function
  17. Minimizes inflammation
  18. Improves circulation
  19. Prevents atherosclerosis
  20. Enhances visual acuity

One of the most helpful benefit is weight loss. Acai Berry has internal cleansing value and can help you rid excess weight. It cleanses build-up in the digestive tract which combined with proper exercise and diet, will lead to a flat stomach and healthy fat loss.

Those of you who suffer from PCOS and insulin resistance know what a nuisance the excess weight around your middle is. Looking at the list above, you can see how Acai Berry can really benefit us and help control PCOS and its related issues.

Due to the celebrity hub-bub about Acai Berry, there are thousands of different Acai Berry products. Everyone wants to make money off of this “new” product. I avoid all sites that mention Rachel Ray, Oprah, etc. they are promoting an over priced, impure and highly processed Acai Berry Product.

So, where do you find Acai Berry? Simply go to your local health food store, or to an online vitamin site (PCOSInfo recommends: Botanic Choice) and look through their products. You want to find a pure Acai Berry extract that includes a “standardized” amount. You can take Acai Berry in different ways including tea, juice, powder and capsules.

There are no side affects to Acai Berry consumption. Acai Berry will not negatively interfere with any prescription medications; just the opposite — it will likely increase the affects due to its many benefits. You can see how that could be dangerous when it comes to blood pressure and diabetes. Always do your research and check with your doctor before taking any new supplements if you’re on any medication or have a pre-existing condition.