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Acai tree grows in one place on this planet, in the Amazon rain forest in Brazil. The acai tree grows tall, up to 30 meters in height and the palms are about 3 meters in length. As impressive as the size of the palm is, the berries are small. Each acai berry is about the size of a blue berry. However, don't let that fool you. This small berry holds quite the power. It has over 33% more antioxidants than the blue berry of the same size. The acai tree has been around for over two millennium and has been used by the indigenous people of Brazil for thousands of years as nutrients and medicine. Unfortunately, this incredible acai tree can only survive in certain conditions and would die in most of the world.

The benefits of acai are something that is loosely talked about, but rarely is a comprehensive explanation given. Acai berry is extremely nutritious in a number of ways. The first way that the benefits of acai can be seen is how it uses antioxidants. Antioxidants are needed to neutralize particles called free radicals. Free radicals are a byproduct of the digestive system, and are charged particles which damage body cells. Anti oxidants bond with these particles to neutralize them before they can damage body cells. This is one of the benefits of acai. Acai berry also speeds up the immune system and is a mild appetite suppressant, adding weight loss to the benefits of acai. Acai is also chocked full of B vitamins which improve hair skin and nails, giving you a healthy glow. Will you be the next one to experience the benefits of acai?

Buy acai berries is a sign you may see in Brazil, but unfortunately for us, you will not see it around most of the world. The small incredible fruit comes filled to the max with antioxidants and vitamins. The acai berry is native to the Amazon rain forest and can only grow in certain conditions. As quickly as the fruit grows, the fruit spoils within 24 hours. This is why we cannot but the acai berries anywhere but in the Amazon. The only way we can buy acai berries are in a freeze dried powder or liquid form. Companies have made this very easy for the public by putting them into pills, juices, vitamin waters, purees, smoothies, and many other forms. As nice and refreshing as it would be to be able to buy acai berries at the supermarket, it is still not possible so for now, we have to settle with getting the benefits of this great berry in other forms.

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