Side Effects of Acai Berry

Like other fruits, acai berry don't have any particular side effects if consumed in the purest form, but as they are extremely perishable, they get spoiled within a day after being picked from the tree.

The final product of acai berry which reaches the end customer is generally supplemented with various other normal fruits and juices which hardly keep any of the nutritional qualities of fresh acai. So as such there are no significant side effects reported till date, however people have been skeptical about the 'magical' effects of this fruit, which of course is due to the concern for their own health.

The recent interest in acai berry is the result of sincere efforts by author and anti-aging expert Dr. Nicholas Perricone who has touted the berry as the "Number one superfood in the world" in his book, "The Perricone Promise". Found in the Amazon Rainforest, the acai berries are packed with high levels of iron, carbohydrates, calcium and antioxidants. These nutrients give a high energy boost and stamina to the human body. Besides this, the revolutionary fruit is also claimed to impart improved mental focus, better sleep, improved digestion, and increased libido. It is an all-natural energy fruit which tastes like a vibrant blend of berries and chocolate.

One of the major advantages of acai berry is that it helps in losing weight by accelerating the rate of metabolism. In today's world, where obesity is one of the prime concerns as it leads to heart related diseases, consumption of acai berry with proper food and exercise can be an aid for weight loss. Not only does it boosts metabolism, it also suppresses appetite, helps build muscle, and gives a much-needed shot of energy and stamina for those calorie burning workouts. This of course may result in acai being stuffed in all sorts of weight reducing pills and supplements, but one should keep in mind that the final product is not a pure acai, but a mixture of different things.

Some increasingly popular products contain guarana syrup, which is also a discovery from the Arizona. As guarana contains caffeine, it might be a cause of side effect for the person who is consuming the supplemented product. Decreased appetite and sometimes getting hyper are some of the problems faced by the people consuming acai products. Decreased appetite is because of the increase in metabolism which ultimately results in weight loss, and presence of caffeine in guarana may be the cause of the person getting hyperactive. However from a small study conducted, in which two weeks dosage was given free of cost to some people, it was found that out of twenty types of acai, only three varieties provided the powerful results that are being talked about by the media.

Also, unless one lives in the middle of Arizona Rainforest, he will not have access to the fresh fruits of acai. Thus many big companies have made lots of investment to come up with acai berry products. These products do contain various other things besides the fruit itself, which brings them under the suspicion of showing side effects. Considering such cases, it is always better to stick with a quality acai-only product after carefully going through its ingredients. Fresh fruits are never harmful for health as they are a true gift of nature bestowed on us. It's just the contamination which occurs as a result of 'greed', to maximize profits of the companies endorsing those products.