Dr. Oz is responsible for getting Acai Berry into limelight. He also said on Oprah shows that “if the colon is healthy, the mind is happy.” When a doctor of his caliber says this, it is food for thought. But the fact is that a healthy digestive system gives birth to a healthy body. If the digestive system is diseased, the body is diseased. The doctor endorses Acai Berry primarily because:

• It is a good agent for cleansing the colon since it has high fiber content and inherent detoxifying properties. If we have food that is low in fiber, we get constipated and unwanted food materials are unable to be flushed out. These transform into plaques and toxins and get stuck to the walls of the intestine. Bacteria accumulate and start attacking the intestines leading to more serious disorders.

• It contains powerful antioxidants (15 times more than other fruits) which help in flushing out bacteria and unwanted toxins from the body thereby helping in knocking off the extra flab and calories. Besides, it has nutritional value since it contains all the essential Vitamins and Minerals. The fat that this fruit contains is healthy and ideal for maintaining the right cholesterol levels and fighting the bad cholesterol or LDL. Amino Acids in the protein help to repair and build body cell tissues. Regular use of this berry delays the aging process and helps in maintaining the desired weight.

• Acai Berry grows in the Amazon and has been around for over 300 years. The people of Brazil call it God’s gift, since it helps fight cancer and other heart ailments as well. It improves skin allergies and is a great metabolism booster. It helps lose weight steadily and also helps maintain weight loss. No wonder then that Dr.Oz has recommended it so highly.