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| justnutrition.co.uk /wholefood supplements / Organic ACAI Powder |
Acai Power Scoop Organic Acai Powder (90g) Organic Acai Powder is very versatile. It can be sprinkled over yogurt or cereal or as a healthy addition to almost any meal or drink.
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ACAI Power ScoopAcai (pronounced 'ah-sigh-ee') is an antioxidant rich, dark purple berry that grows wild in the Brazilian Amazon and has been shown through analysis to be one of the top Super foods in the world. Organic Acai Power Scoop is wild-harvested by Sambazon, whose contracts with the local Amazon people guarantee fair trade pricing. The pure organic Acai pulp is dehydrated within 24 hours into a whole food powder which, unlike extracts, completely captures the unique synergy of health benefits found only in Acai. |
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NUTRITIONAL CONTENT - Analysis reveals that Acai pulp contains:
10-30 times the anthocyanins (purple colored antioxidants) of red wine A synergy of monounsaturated (healthy) fats, dietary fibre and phytosterols, to help promote cardiovascular system and digestive tract health. An almost perfect essential amino acid complex in conjunction with valuable trace minerals, vital to proper muscle contraction and regeneration. The fatty acid ratio of Acai resembles that of olive oil, which is thought to be a contributing factor to the low incidence of heart disease in Mediterranean populations. 60 percent Oleic (Omega 9) a monounsaturated, essential fatty acid, helps lower LDL (harmful cholesterol) while maintaining HDL (beneficial cholesterol) levels. Acai contains valuable phytosterols Sterols are components of plant cell membranes providing numerous benefits to the human body, namely the reduction of blood plasma cholesterol. Preliminary evidence suggests that beta-sitosterol (the predominant sterol in Acai) may help prevent immune weakness resulting from severe physical stress. Acai is a good source of fibre |
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