Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-EE) is a purplish fruit that grows on palm trees in the Amazon rain forest that is a deep purple colored berry. This berry has a flavor that is a mix between chocolate and berries and has been consumed for centuries by the Brazilians. It is high in nutrients and anti-oxidants and has been touted as the new “superfood”. Acai Berry Power 500 is a compound made of the extract of this berry that is said to flush out excess pounds, reduce water bloat and retention and help melt away pounds.
Acai Berry Power 500 has been met with mixed reviews. While the acai berry is a healthy food, that boosts energy and metabolism and Acai Berry Power 500 only contains Acai berry extract, there is little data to support the weight loss, or known side effects. It is an extract form of the berry, so the benefits are not as great as with the whole fruit, and it has not been approved by the FDA, as a weight loss supplement.