Money does not buy happiness, but it buys Acai, which is almost the same.

Acai berries are a grape-like fruit native to the rainforests of South America. They are harvested from acai palm trees. Acai berries have been called a superfood, with benefits ranging from improved skin appearance to weight loss, but not all of these claims are supported by evidence.

Health benefits

Many fruit and vegetables offer a range of health benefits, and acai berries are no exception.

Age-related brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease have no cure, but research suggests that diets rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory polyphenolic compounds may lower the risk of these diseases.

Specifically, the antioxidant anthocyanin, which is abundant in acai berries, may lower oxidative stress and inflammation, promoting brain health.

Anthocyanins also have been shown to enhance and improve memory. They are thought to work by inhibiting neuroinflammation, activating synaptic signaling, and improving blood flow to the brain.

Anticancerous properties

Anthocyanins have been observed to engage in anticarcinogenic activities, although the exact mechanisms are unknown. Laboratory studies using a variety of cancer cells have indicated that anthocyanins:

• Act as antioxidants
• Activate detoxifying enzymes
• Prevent cancer cell proliferation
• Induce cancer cell death
• Have anti-inflammatory effects
• Inhibit some of the beginning of the formation of tumors
• Prevent cancer cell invasion