New Açaí Berry Research

This article was syndicated from: Laurel on Health Food

New Açaí Berry Research

New research on the açaí berry was recently published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. A team of scientists from Texas AgriLife Research conducted the first study on the açaí berry involving people. The study simply proved that açaí juice or pulp has the ability to be absorbed in the human body. (This had never been proven before.)

The clinical trial tested blood and urine samples in subjects 12 and 24 hours after consuming açaí pulp or açaí juice. A control group consumed applesauce or a non-antioxidant beverage. Researchers found that antioxidant activity in the blood increased significantly after consuming the açaí pulp and applesauce. Subjects that consumed açaí pulp or açaí juice had significant absorption of key antioxidants called anthocyanins.

The study authors hope that future studies can prove the disease-prevention benefits of açaí and proper serving sizes for people to achieve those benefits.

Photo by: Malissa144