Top Wellness Professionals Speak Out
What today's top doctors and researchers are saying about
açaí.
"Studies have shown that this little berry
is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world... nature's perfect energy food."
Dr. Nicholas
Perricone, M.D., FACN
Dr. Perricone named
açaí
the #1 superfood in the world, topping
his list of "Top Ten Superfoods For
Age-Defying Beauty" on
The Oprah Show and in his
bestselling book,
The Perricone Promise.
"Acai is a new fruit that comes from the
rainforest, particularly in Brazil.
It is a very, very powerful antioxidant.
It has twice the antioxidant content of
a blueberry. So it's a wonderful
alternative to carbonated beverages.
Now it's just sort of breaking through.
Dr.
Mehemet Oz, M.D.
Known as "America's doctor"
and frequent Oprah guest
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(world's #1 researcher of açaí
berry)
"This
açaí
is unlike any fruit, vegetable or nut that has been seen before. Because
you can not just explain its profound antioxidant activity by what we understand
today."
"The acai fruit
has a very broad nutritional value to
humans. It has remarkable high
antioxidant activity. Based on new
data on the antioxidant levels of
American foods that was just published
by the US government, our data shows
that acai has significantly greater
antioxidant activity on a gram-to-gram
comparative basis than any other of the
fruits or vegetables consumed by
Americans. Thus, a juice blend
rich in acai fruit would help people
meet their daily antioxidant
requirements from food.
Alexander
G. Schauss, PhD, FACN
The
leading researcher on the acai
berry, Director of
Natural Medicinal Products Research
at AIBMR Life Sciences, winner of
the prestigious Linus Pauling Award, member of the American
Society of Nutrition and the Society
for Food Science and Technology, a
Fellow of the American College of
Nutrition (FACN), an emeritus member
of the New York Academy of Sciences,
former Chairman of the Food Policy
Council of the National Council for
Public Health Policy, an honorary
founding member of the British Society
of Nutritional Medicine and Emeritus
Executive Director of the American
Preventive Medical Association, authored 14 books,
co-authored four books, and has been
published in many peer-reviewed
medical journals. He has also
appeared on major radio and
television talk shows, including
The Phil Donahue Show, The
Oprah Winfrey Show, The
Maury Povich Show, That’s
Incredible, To Tell the
Truth and The CBS Evening
News.
"There are five chief diseases that are
plaguing Americans today. These
diseases include: fibromyalgia,
depression, arthritis, diabetes and high
blood pressure together with heart
diseases and strokes. Through my
research, I found the acai
fruit may be
beneficial in combating a number of
diseases."
"The low content of antioxidants and
anti-inflammatory micronutrients in our
processed diets is aggravated by toxins
in the environment, which cause free
radicals to disperse throughout the
body. Free radicals, byproducts of
daily living are neutralized by good
nutrients - antioxidants. A lack
of antioxidants can cause our cell
membranes to 'TOIL' - become Toxic,
Oxidized, Inflamed and Lacking energy.
Our terrain is then fertile ground for
disease to root. The action of the
antioxidants and micronutrients in the
acai berry help to heal TOILing cell
membranes, thus improving our cell
communication and metabolism, which
leads to better tissue health by better
detoxification of inflammatory toxins"
Dr.
Hugo Rodier, M.D.
"... That is why there
is no other food on the planet that can do this."
"... It's the
COMBINATION [in the
açaí
juice blend] that seems to be working"
Dr. Lou
Niles, N.D.
Certified Macrobiotic Wellness Counselor
and end-stage cancer specialist
3-minute clip from
presentation by Dr. Lou Niles , N.D.
“Acai berries are already considered one
of the richest fruit sources of
antioxidants. This
study was an important step toward
learning what people April gain from using
beverages, dietary supplements or other
products made with the berries.”
Dr.
Stephen Talcott, PhD
“The free radicals cause cell damage, so
it's basically the antioxidant quality
in this juice that is doing the
benefit."
Dr.
Michael Callaway, M.D.
"Some of the features became real
apparent to me, how this product could
be working. One of them is that it
has a lot of anti-inflammatory
properties and antioxidant
properties. and those
actually do help with inflammation.
Being in a liquid form was also helping the people actually benefit because it
became much more bioavailable than any of the capsule or powder forms that we
were using before."
Dr. Edward H. Szachowicz, M.D., Ph.D,
F.A.C.S.
Surgeon, Specialist in Otolaryngology
Dr. Szachowicz,
M.D., PhD, F.A.C.S. on acai
"It has all the nutrients in it that you
need to sustain life... So it's an
amazing fruit."
Dr. Mike
Kennedy, M.D.
Board Member of the American Board of
Bariatric Medicine
Dr. Mike
Kennedy, M.D. on benefits of the acai berry
"In this one bottle, it is so potent and
so healthy, that it only takes two onces
of this to get approximately 6.5
servings of fruit and vegetables.
So, by the end of the day, taken two
times per
Dr. Farid
Zarif, M.D.(c), MPH, ND, PhD
on acai
berry
"It is super high in antioxidants.
It promotes heart health. And they
even say it is mutagenic, meaning
everybody is getting DNA damage everyday
because of radiation and oxidative
stress, and there is
a lot of
evidence that the berry can really
help prevent that damage which can eventually prevent cancer.
Dr. Jim Sears, M.D.
Board-Certified Pediatrician who has written for Parenting and BabyTalk
magazine, has been featured on "Dr. Phil" and the PBS parenting series, "Help Me
Grow." He is co-author of five top pediatric health books.
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"Medically, the antioxidants found in the
juice are astounding, even though acai
research studies are in the early
stages."
"This is my [personal] experience
with acai: it offers an increase in energy level, a more fluid gastrointestinal
system and an increase in general awareness, which as a surgeon has been most
helpful. I can only say positive words about [acai juice blend].
There has been a profound effect on both my wife and me during our time using
the acai juice."
Dr.
Robert Berman, M.D. -
surgeon
"The acai is often
referred to as 'natures perfect food'
because it's unique, its almost an
anomaly, that it has the protein profile
of an egg, fatty acid ratio
of olive oil,
low glycemic
index, exceptional
concentration of phytonutrients and
antioxidants, a generous amount of trace
minerals, loaded with vitamins and an
excellent source of fiber."
Dr. Ralph
Carson, Ph.D., RD, LD Nationally
recognized expert in the fields of eating
disorders, weight management, child obesity
and exercise physiology
Dr. Ralph
Carson, Ph.D., RD, LD on acai benefits:
"Its
claim to fame is that it has tremendous
antioxidant abilities. The body
gets damaged through the chemicals and
things you ingest and it causes damage
through superoxides that cause damage to
the DNA."
The DNA damage can lead to premature
aging, cancer, heart disease - all of
that. This compound actually has a
tremendous amount of antioxidants.
Dr. Mike Cirigliano
Dr. Cirigliano is an Associate Professor
of Medicine and practicing internist at
the University of Pennsylvania School of
Medicine
The doctors
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"Miracle Fruit" "It's super high
in antioxidants and all the other stuff
that promotes heart health and it's even
mutagenic, which ... There is a lot of
evidence that berries like this can
really help prevent that [DNA] damage,
which eventually can prevent cancer...
This is a great berry to drink."
"It's fantastic for the cardiovascular
system... Acai is a fantastic way to strengthen your cardiovascular system.... Acai berries have been know to reduce the risk
of heart disease, cancer, stroke, arthritis and diabetes."
Dr. Barnet
Meltzer, M.D.
A pioneer and well-known expert in the
field of Preventive Medicine,
Integrative Medicine, and Clinical
Nutrition.
Dr. Barnet
Meltzer, M.D. on the acai berry
benefits:
"It is really life in a bottle... It has
single-handedly transformed the health
of so many of my patients."
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share her
experience with açaí
juice blend:
Dr. Andrea Pennington,
M.D.
Integrative Medicine Physician,
acupuncturist, author, speaker, contributing
guest on The Oprah Show, CBS, FOX News, The
Today Show, Discovery Health Channel and
many publications.
"I am convinced
that this blend of other fruits, plus
the acai, which gives us the advantage
of having a synergistic effect of all
these different flavonoids and
antioxidants and these other things that
we know have a
beneficial effect
in people's
health... It is the highest in
antioxidant levels.
Dr. Lyle
Mason, M.D.
Orthopedic
Surgeon for the NBA Utah Jazz, President
of the NBA Team Physicians Association
Dr. Lyle
Mason, M.D. on the acai berry:
"The acai is one
of the most unique fruits on the face of
the Earth... The acai has a [ORAC] score
a little over 1,000. So we are
talking something with 10 to 12 times
more antioxidant activity and
anti-inflammatory capability than
anything else we have ever found.
Dr. Roger Rinn,
PhD
Dr. Roger Rinn,
PhD on the acai berry:
Dr. Pelz-Hall on patients'
experiences:
Dr. Mindy Pelz-Hall,
D.C
"Acai is loaded
with natural antioxidants..."
Excerpt from Dr. Allongo
presentation:
Dr. Jose Allongo, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Board Certified Internist, is a Fellow
of the American College of Physicians
"Acai is naturally
low in sugar, and the flavor is
described as a mixture of red wine and
chocolate, so what more would you want
from a fruit?"
Dr.
Susanne Talcott, PhD
I've had patients complain about
arthritis pain who haven't had results
with any other products - specifically
medications. These individuals had
been battling with such issues for
years. Once they started using
acai,
they each experienced relief in their
joints and less pain in their bodies.
Acai can help decrease the chances of
cardio-vascular disease, which begins
with inflammation. The anthocyanin
level in acai can help alleviate heart
disease symptoms. We're seeing a
decrease in hypertension and better
oxygen supply in the body that helps to
clear out arteries. With this
[acai blend] you're actually empowering
the individual to be able to reverse the
cardiovascular condition by making smart
choices. Doing something as simple
as adding acai juice to their diet over
time April help individuals reverse this
issue. Many of my patients have
noticed a reduction in hypertension and
lower blood pressure.
Dr. Katherine Crafton, D.C.
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Dr. Crafton:
"...seemed instantly to be an elegant
and delicious alternative to big
antioxidant pills. The strong,
scientific data profile allowed me to
proceed with much confidence. I
have seen overpowering positive results
through-
out all age groups with the use of acai
juice. Some of these benefits
include:
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A gradual reduction in
soreness and joint pain
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Additional flexible
throughout the body
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A sense of relaxation,
peace and well being
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Ease of use and a
satisfying taste, unlike
pills or other elixirs
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Research and lab tests
confirming a decline of
inflammation
I am impressed by the overwhelming
positive outcomes I am seeing with
patients in my practice that use acai.
The sound scientific backing, the
personal testimonies of thousands and
the delicious taste make acai a favored
choice as non-invasive therapy.
Dr. Jose Vazquez Tanus, M.D., FACA,
FAARFM, FASA, CCRP, practicing
cardiologist, diplomate of The
American Board of Anti Aging,
Regenerative & Functional
Medicine, Certified Clinical Reserach
Porfessional, & Integrative
Cardiologist; has multiple publications
in respected medical journals and the
founder and CEO of Research &
Cardiovascular Corp.
"I
have had several patients tell me that
their menopause symptoms have reduced,
that they feel more energy, that their
joint aches are lower."
Dr.
Shalini Gupta, M.D.
"The nutrients that are found in there are
really hard to duplicate in anything else"
Dr. Scott
Crafton
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Dr. Crafton:
"I
have found the health-enhancing and
health-protecting qualities of acai pretty
powerful.
Dr. Pam
Fowers
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Dr. Fowers
"Unlike other juices, most of
acai's
calories
come not from sugar but from healthful omega-6
and omega-9 fats."
Dr. Julian
Whitaker
"It's basically good nutrition that most people
should be taking on a daily basis."
Dr. Fred
Liebowitz, M.D.
Dr. Mayfield
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Dr. McHenry, D.C.
"This
supplies phytonutrients, antioxi-dants,
enzymes, minerals, vitamins, trace
minerals... I'm still
intrigued how
one
product can have such a broad
effect on so many different conditions."
Dr.
David Miller, D.C.
"I
have a lot of elderly patients, and most
complain of fatigue. After trying
[acai blend], they typically report
experiencing a surge in energy, better
digestion and more restful sleep.
It's amazing to see how they respond to
it.
I believe this gives the body
important nutrients, which we all
need.
Dr. Felix Carrillo, M.D.
internist
"I'm lending my support for this product
for the first time in my 26-year career.
The reason I'm doing that is because
I've seen the results and I've
investigated the science and I
can't say I've ever found a product on the market that can do, for my patients,
what I've witnessed being done [with this]."
Dr.
Craig Mueller, D.C.
Dr Mueller
excerpt on presentation on acai juice blend
"This
is an easy way to get great skin.
[Acai juice blend] is only 20 calories
and it delivers tons of antioxidants and
flavonoids."
Dr. Doris
J. Day, M.D.
Dermatologist and author of Forget
The Facelift
"Acai
possesses an amazing nutrient profile …
an impressive combination of omega-3,
omega-6 and omega 9 essential fatty
acids, phytosterols, vitamins such as
B1, B2, B3, E, and C, minerals such as
phosphorus, calcium,
and potassium, and essential amino
acids. Vitamin C helps rejuvenate and revitalize your skin... Acai has extremely
high ORAC (antioxidant) value … higher than mangosteen, prunes, pomegranates,
cranberries … nothing even comes close. The acai berry boasts the highest per unit
value of antioxidant power (ORAC) of any edible fruit in the world."
Dr. Joseph Mercola, D.O.
Dr. Mercola is a New York Times bestselling author on health and nutrition and
has been a featured guest on ABC News with Peter Jennings, The Today Show,
CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX News.
"Research reveals that the acai fruit
April hold the key to slowing the aging
process, preventing disease and
improving overall health."
Medically,the antioxidants found in the
I have found that the acai fruit
is full of nutrients, including beta-carotene, fiber, potassium, essential fatty
acids, amino acids and phytosterols. In fact, the acai fruit underwent the
ORAC test... and revealed a value of 1027. This is far higher than any
fruits or vegetables have obtained, and a score this high suggests many
nutritional benefits from the acai fruit.
Dr.
Steven Warren, M.D.
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