Additional Information on the Acai Berry:

"The sources below are great educational tools aiding the reader to better understand the amazing health benefits of dark (red-blue) pigmented fruits and vegetables.  These five are my personal favorites." (Dr. E)

Got Anthocianians? - (Complete Text)
by Marilyn Sterling, R.D.

Proanthocianidin Power - (Complete Text)
by Marilyn Sterling, R.D.

Red Leaves - (Complete Text)
Reporter: Jonica Newby
Producer: Louise Heywood
Researcher: Leonie Hansell

The Possible Health Benefits of Anthocyanin Pigments and Polyphenolics - (Complete Text)
by Ronald E. Wrolstad, Ph.D.
OSU Distinguished Professor of Food Science and Technology

USDA Database for the Flavonoid Content of Selected Foods - (Complete Text)
This database was created through a collaborative effort between the USDA and the Epidemiology Group, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Frances Stern Nutrition Center, Tufts University School of Nutrition Science & Policy, and Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston, MA; the Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition, General Mills, Minneapolis, MN; and Unilever Bestfoods, North America, Englewood Cliffs, NJ

The database contains values for subclasses of flavonoids: Flavonols, Flavones, Flavanones, and Anthocyanidins.

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More Information:

All about Acai - Acai (Euterpe oleracea) History, Harvesting and Use!

Acai - Nature's Energy Fruit - Fun facts about acai berries and juice!