120 grams (4 oz's) of 100%
Organic Açai Berry Powder
100% Pure Freeze Dried
Açai
(Euterpe Oleracea)
100% USDA Certified Organic
100% Ethically Harvested
It's the closest thing to picking and eating
fresh açai berries right from the tree, in the Amazon Rainforest!
Which form of açaí retains the highest percentage of bioactive compounds? Freeze-dried Absolute Açai.
One of the primary challenges in the field of botanical medicine is to effectively translate a beneficial
traditional folk remedy into a beneficial shelf stable product.
The five enemies of all natural products are heat, light, air, moisture and time. Any process of açaí preparation must minimize these factors, especially considering that the volatile constituents are unstable and are easily reduced or destroyed. While
drying açaí berries yields a material that can be powdered and put into dietary supplements, this process subjects the fruit to all five destructive factors. Our bottled açaí juice (Açai Max™) undergoes a flash-pasteurization process to eliminate the problem of microbial contamination. This process is mandatory and
the least damaging to the chemical constituents of the açaí. During flash-pasteurization some volatile constituents are inevitably reduced.
At present the processing method most likely to yield a beneficial açaí berry product is lyophilization
(freeze-drying). Lyophilization is widely employed in the pharmaceutical industry to stabilize drugs and extend the lifetime of their potency. The lyophilization process is a stabilizing procedure in which a substance is first frozen and then the quantity of the water within the açaí is reduced, initially
by a primary drying process and then by a secondary drying process to levels that will no longer support biological activity or chemical reactions. This
process avoids the five destructive factors, producing a stable material which retains a greater concentration of active, volatile constituents. Because lyophilization
is the most complex and expensive form of drying, its use is usually restricted
to delicate, heat-sensitive materials of high value such as our Absolute Açai™.
Research has been done by reputable U.S. laboratories to determine which form of açaí maintains the
highest level of antioxidants. It has been found that freeze-dried acai has the highest antioxidant activity (ORAC value), maintaining the nutrient profile of
the freshly harvested fruit. This is great news for those of us outside of the acai growing region of the Amazon Rainforest.
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Current
Açai
News
September 14, 2007:
In our constant effort to
provide you with the best and most eco-friendly products, we have traveled to
the Amazon Rainforest to get a first-hand look at the açai and camu camu fields.
We just returned from a day trip
along the Amazon River. We visited a collective açai farm outside of Belem,
Brazil. This farm is part of a group called
POEMA and Bolsa Amazonia. This is a group that promotes
eco-education and ethical business opportunities involving the natural resources
of the Amazon, in a socially responsible and ecologically sound manner. They
have an entire lab, at the The Federal University of Pará, dedicated to the
research of açai and other indigenous fruits and plants.
We met with the directors of
POEMA who introduced us to many new ideas and natural resources that are
healthy, renewable, and sustainable - it was truly enlightening. We also
visited a few unique small businesses in Belem that are producing hand-made,
natural products that are incredibly beautiful and one of a kind. In the near
future we will be sharing information on a variety of new Amazonian products
that we will offer.
We have so much more to tell you
about our trip, but we are off to another area and facility to see more açai and
camu camu.
The açai
berry
or açai
fruit (ah-sigh-ee) grows
on açai palms in the Amazon Rainforest and is similar to a grape in size, shape
and properties. Açai berries are considered to be one of the most nutritious
(antioxidant)
fruits of the Amazon Rainforest and the native peoples have been consuming
the berries for hundreds, maybe even thousands of years. The açai berry
itself is 88-90% seed and 10%-12% pulp and skin. Açai must be carefully harvested and processed
before it can be made into a juice, as it is very sensitive to the effects
of the sun after picking. Açai berries offer up a delicious
tropical berry flavor and have an exceptional nutritional profile. Açai berries contain high levels of
antioxidants (polyphenols), essential fatty acids (healthy
fats), amino acids, fiber, minerals (iron and calcium), vitamins (B and E),
and a plethora of beneficial phytonutrients like resveratrol and anthocyanins.
Açai berries also have one of the highest ORAC values of any known edible berry
and 33 times more health promoting anthocyanins than red grapes.
Everyday the popularity of
açai
grows. There have been major network news stories on CNN, NBC and CBS. Articles
have been written-up in the New York Times, Newsweek and Vogue reporting the
health benefits of
açai.
Both Nicholas Perricone MD and Oprah Winfrey have touted the berries healthful
qualities on TV and print.
What benefits may I experience
from Absolute Açai?
Stronger Immune System
Improved Digestion and Elimination
Improved Mental Clarity
Improved Energy and Endurance
More Restful Sleep
Cleansing and Detoxifying
of your body
Açai berries are composed of these substances:
1. Amino Acids:
Açai
berries contain an almost perfect essential
amino acid complex. Amino acids present are: tryptophan, threonine, isoleucine,
leucine, lysine, methionine, cystine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, valine, arginine,
histidine, alanine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, Glycine, proline, serine,
hydroxyproline (1-4% total protein). Amino Acids are vital for proper
muscle contraction, regeneration, endurance, strength, sustained energy and
muscle development. Amino Acids are also used by the liver for detoxification
and in the formation of immune complexes.
2. Phytosterols:Beta Sitosterol is the primary plant sterol, also known as
a phytosterol in the açai berry. Plant sterols or phytosterols are common components
of plant foods, especially plant oils, seeds and nuts, grains and beans. Clinical
studies have confirmed the efficacy of beta sitosterol in lowering plasma LDL
levels and improving urinary symptoms related to prostate enlargement. Beta
Sitosterol has also been studied in the areas of cancer treatment and prevention.
3. Antioxidants:
are intimately involved in the prevention of cellular damage -- the common pathway
for cancer, aging, and a variety of diseases. This pathway is caused by, “Free
Radicals.” Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms with an odd (unpaired)
number of electrons and can be formed when oxygen interacts with certain molecules. Once formed these highly reactive radicals can start a chain reaction, like
dominoes. Their chief danger comes from the damage they can do when they react
with important cellular components such as DNA, or the cell membrane. Cells
may function poorly or die if this occurs. To prevent free radical damage the
body uses a defense system of antioxidants. Common antioxidants are vitamins
C, E, and beta-carotene.
Absolute Açai™ possesses
Two
potent antioxidants: (1) Anthocyanins and (2) Vitamin E.
Anthocyanins: Widely
distributed among flowers, fruits, and vegetables, anthocyanins belong to
a group of plant compounds called flavonoids. Flavonoids are a subclass
of plant polyphenols that may have antioxidant abilities and are being studied
for their anticancer potential. Currently under investigation for their
ability to inhibit LDL (the "bad") cholesterol, prevent blood clotting,
and defend cells against dangerous carcinogens, anthocyanins may prove to
be significant compounds in human health.
Vitamin E:
Natural vitamin E exists in eight different forms, four tocopherols
and four tocotrienols. Alpha-Tocopherol being recognized as the most active
form of vitamin E in humans, and is a powerful biological antioxidant. “Vitamin
E and its isomers (forms) can help increase the oxygen carrying capacity
of the blood, neutralize singlet oxygen (free radical), increase cell membrane
integrity and reduce the risk of certain cancers, Alzheimer’s disease, heart
disease, cataracts and Parkinson’s disease.” (Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.)
Deficiencies of
antioxidants may cause:
Cardiovascular
Disease (heart attack, stroke)
Cancer
Premature
Aging (wrinkles, Alzheimer’s)
Degenerative
Disease (arthritis)
4. Essential
Fatty Acids:Acai Berries have two of the three so called, Essential Fatty Acids or (EFA’s),
Omega 6 (Linoleic Acid) and Omega 9 (Oleic Acid). They are essential because
the body can not manufacture them on its own; EFA’s must be consumed via food.
“The overall quality of our health and life is directly proportional to the
levels of EFA’s in our bodies” (Dr. E). The EFA profile of the Acai berry closely
resembles that of olive oil. Olive oil has been linked to the low incidences
of cardiovascular disease (lowering cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL levels)
and cancer in those consuming, “The Mediterranean Diet.”
Deficiencies of
EFA’s can cause:
Eczema-like
skin eruptions
Loss
of hair
Liver
degeneration
Behavioral
disturbances
Kidney
degeneration
Excessive
sweating accompanied by thirst
Drying
up of glands
Susceptibility
to infections
Failure
of wound healing
Sterility
in males
Miscarriage
in females
Arthritis-like
conditions
Heart
and circulatory problems
Growth
retardation
Motor
uncoordination
5. Minerals:Açai berries contain a variety
of minerals such as, calcium, iron, and phosphorus along with trace minerals such as,
chromium, cobalt, copper, molybdenum.
Dietary minerals are the chemical
elements required by living organisms, other than the four elements
Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Carbon which are ubiquitous in organic molecules. Appropriate
intake levels of each dietary mineral must be sustained to maintain physical
health.
Calcium is an important
component of a healthy diet. A deficit can affect bone and teeth formation.
Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium.
Iron is essential
to all organisms, except for a few bacteria. Iron is the primary component
in the (heme complex) portion of hemoglobin, the oxygen carrying fraction
of blood.
Phosphorus is a key
element in all known forms of life. Inorganic phosphorus in the form of
the phosphate (PO43-) plays a major role in biological molecules such as DNA
and RNA where it forms part of the structural backbone of these molecules. Living cells also utilize phosphate to transport cellular energy via adenosine
triphosphate (ATP). Nearly every cellular process that uses energy gets
it in the form of ATP.
Chromium is required
in trace amounts for sugar metabolism in humans, and its deficiency can
possibly predispose an individual to develop type II diabetes.
Cobalt is a central
component of the vitamin cobalamin, or vitamin B-12. A deficiency can lead
to specific type of anemia called
pernicious anemia. It is most often seen
in alcoholics.
Copper is essential
in all higher plants and animals. Copper is found in a variety of enzymes,
including the copper centers of cytochrome-c oxidase and the enzyme and
potent antioxidant superoxide dismutase.
Molybdenum is an essential
trace element that plays an important role in many enzymatic reactions. In humans, the active biological form of molybdenum is known as the molybdenum
cofactor “Moco”. Moco is a cofactor in four human enzymes: xanthine dehydrogenase,
xanthine oxidase, sulfite oxidase, and aldehyde oxidase.
As a
dietary supplement, take 2-3 scoops pre day. Each scoop equals 1.5 grams. Can be
sprinkled on food or mixed in your favorite beverage. Store in a cool dry
place.
Safety Information:
This formula does not contain preservatives, solvents,
additives, fillers, yeast, wheat, corn, soy or milk. Always consult with a
health care professional before using any nutritional supplement or starting any
nutritional program. Do not use this product if you have a known allergy to
any of the ingredients contained in this product.
Expiration date is approximately
2 years
Recommend using product
within 90 days of opening.
Special Absolute Açai Pricing:
1- Bottle
$49.99
2 - Bottles
$89.98 (You save $20.00 - Only
$39.98
per bottle)
4
- Bottles $147.96 (You save $52.00 - Only
$36.99
per bottle)
Important Notice: Only your doctor can properly
diagnose and treat any disease or disorder.
Before starting the use of any nutritional supplement, it is important
to consult with your doctor. The statements on this web site have
not been evaluated by the U.S. Food Drug Administration. These products
are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Information on the site is educational information only and does
not warrant, imply or guarantee any result or cure.
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