WHAT IS THE ACAI BERRY?


has drawn much attention to a little-known, prized fruit from the Brazilian rainforest called the acai (AH-sigh-EE) berry. Acai is a small, round, black-purple berry that grows in clusters from the acai palm tree and has amazing nutritional properties. Its appearance is similar to that of a grape, but it has a smaller amount of pulp and a single large seed.

Packed with antioxidants, this powerful berry has been harvested by natives for centuries for energy, health, and healing.

Why are Antioxidants important?

The acai fruit is an anomaly among fruits. What does it contain?

• A protein profile similar to an egg
• A fatty acid profile similar to olive oil
• The leading source of anthocyanins
• High fiber with a low glycemic index
• More than 16 phytonutrients and antioxidants
• Copious amount of trace minerals and macrominerals
• Plant sterols, particularly one that helps lower cholesterol


In The Press
The Oprah Winfrey Show
lists the acai berry as the world’s number one superfood for age defying beauty.


NBC Today Show
reported "the Anomabi Indians have believed for centuries that the acai holds unique power... and is believed to give anyone who drinks it a burst of energy."

The Perricone Promise
Best-selling author, Dr. Perricone, says the acai berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world... nature’s perfect energy fruit.

The London Times
reports, "acai (has) the nutritional content that makes other fruits blush with inadequacy."

Brazillian Berry Destroys
Cancer Cells in Lab
"This study was an important step toward learning what people may gain from using beverages, dietary supplements or other products made with the berries."

Good MorningAmerica
showcased the acai berry as "The Next Big Thing for 2006"

ACAI BERRY FAQ'S

What is Acai?

Where does Acai grow?
The Acai berry grows in clusters on the Acai Palm, a genus of 25-30 species of palms native to tropical Central and South America. These tall, slender, and attractive palms can grow 15-30 meters tall, with leaves up to 3 meters long. The prime commercial source of Acai comes from the area where several rivers converge within the Amazon estuary, emptying along the northeastern corner of Brazil into the Atlantic Ocean between the states of Para and Amapa. The people of Brazil refer to Acai as the "Milk of the Amazon".

Does harvesting the Acai berry destroy the Amazon rainforest?
No. In fact, MonaVie is helping to preserve the Amazon rainforest by harvesting the Acai berry. Each week, poachers illegally chop down 5,000 - 10,000 palm trees to obtain and sell a 12-inch section of the palm known as the "Palmito". As a result, the entire tree dies. On the other hand, by harvesting the Acai berry, the palm tree continues to thrive and the natives have an incentive to preserve the Acai-bearing palm tree. It is estimated that in 2006, MonaVie, by buying the Acai berry from the Brazillian suppliers, will preserve over 250,000 Acai palm trees.

Does Acai have a high ORAC score?




Yes, with an ORAC score of 1,026, the açai used in MonaVie boasts the highest ORAC score of any fruit or vegetable tested to date. The açai fruit is the star among other well-known antioxidants, such as blueberries, grapes, red wine, green tea, cranberries, and pomegranates. Obtaining a variety of antioxidants through diet or supplementation is essential to maintaining good health.

What does ORAC mean?
ORAC (oxygen radical absorption capacity) is a way to measure the antioxidant capacity of a food. Foods with high ORAC values are desirable for their ability to inhibit free radical activity.

Why are Antioxidants important?

What are phytonutrients?
Phytonutrients are powerful antioxidants and naturally occurring compounds that contribute to the flavor, color, and disease-resistance of plants (i.e., fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes). Maximum health benefits are derived from consuming a variety of phytonutrients with a full spectrum of colors and pigments, such as those found in MonaVie products.

What are polyphenols?
Polyphenols are a class of powerful antioxidants that are thought to be responsible for the French Paradox: the French have a diet relatively high in fat, yet have a decreased incidence of heart disease; this is attributed to the amount of polyphenols present in the grapes used to make French wines. MonaVie products contain a powerful variety of polyphenols, including anthocyanins. It is estimated that MonaVie products have 20–30 times the anthocyanins found in red wine.

WHAT IS MONAVIE?

MonaVie is a delicious health drink made from the powerful Acai berry of the Amazon and 18 other nutritious fruits.

In the search for wellness, one company incorporated important research and developed the most powerful fruit blend of its kind with the potent acai berry as its crown jewel. Combined with 18 other exotic fruits in a special proprietary blend, MonaVie is creating extraordinary health results everywhere. Based on the native name for the acai palm -- the "tree of life" -- the juice’s name MonaVie, stems from the root "Vie," meaning life.

Dr. Ralph Carson, who holds a degree in pathology from Duke University School of Medicine and a Ph.D. in nutrition from Auburn University, led a team of experts in the formulation of MonaVie. Their goal was to find the perfect variety of fruits with the richest pigments, regardless of how rare or expensive each fruit in the blend was.

MONAVIE INGREDIENTS

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