Has Anyone Used Acai Berry?
July 13th, 2010
I have a question. I was in a car accident 2 years ago, and after two surgeries that required me to be on bed rest, I obviously gained weight. (I used food for boredom, food for pain, food for depression about my situation, food for hunger…)
Now that I’m able to start working out again, its very had to lose that weight. (Especially since I have hypothyroidsm.) My friends SWEAR by the Acai berry… some drinking it, some taking a freeze dried form via pill.
Some of my friends say their aches and pains were decreasing and they felt more energetic. 2 friends said they lost 5 pounds in a month where they couldn’t lose weight in a year the regular way.
I can’t find anything negative about it online, but I’m still skeptical. It costs like, $70 for a month’s supply, and it asks you to take 2 to 6 pills a day….
So I’m curious what someone who is into nutrition and fitness would have to say about it.
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I started using it 2 weeks ago. I’ve lost 5 pounds without even trying, and I have felt more motivated and energetic. Usually I either fall asleep and say “I’ll go to the gym tomorrow”, or I go to the gym and just walk about a mile then call it a day.
Lately I’ve been doing 3 miles on the bike, a mile walking, and then 2 reps of 20 on each leg and arm machine, plus about 2 reps of 50 on the abs and lower back machines.
Is it attributed to the acai berry? Not necessarily.
However… let me mention a few things.
1. if you get the RIGHT product that doesn’t have about a million other things in it, whether it works to the extent they say it does or not… ALL Berries have health benefits. An Acai berry is no different.
So to say it is a placebo is silly. Berries have health benefits. Possibly not all the benefits attributed to them, but there is no denying there are health benefits to berries, or your doctor wouldn’t tell you to make sure fruit is a part of your daily diet.
2. Yes these are overpriced. but if you feel they’re working for you, who cares about the cost? If it makes you feel better to take them, then take them.
As long as there are no arguments to being harmful to your health, and at this time, even my doctor has said, while he is not sure everything attributed to it is true, he does not see the harm in taking the berry, as long as you take it responsibly and follow the recommended dosages, because after all, it is just a berry.
the only thing to watch for is if you are alergic to fruit. I know some people who get hives eating strawberries or pineapples.
So you may want to opt to not take acai since it is a berry/fruit.
Me personally, I think its working for me. I feel more energized and I’ve lost weight without trying.
If it is simply a placebo… then hey, no harm no foul. Its made me fake myself into feeling more energized to work out and eat better. Nothing wrong with that.
Also, the various acai products do say this is not a cure for aliments. While it may help some, that doesn’t mean it’s a cure for everything, nor does it mean those it helped was solely helped by taking acai.
So if you do have health issues, be responsible and talk to your doctor. Really only take Acai as a suppliment and part of your diet. not to cure cancer.
Never underestimate the power of placebo.
And placebo effect is exactly what’s happening here.
~M~
I think it is great… Your best bet is straight acai juice, organic, nothing added. then you know it hasnt been messed with and it is in its natural form. it is full of antioxidants and it can only be good for you. many think it tastes great too, honestly its not my thing but its alright. You will really begin to see results with in 2 weeks or so
Any type of berry drink you would take is going to be benificial to your health, whether that be antioxidants or vitamins that will be supplementing your body with. People swear by this Acai berry and I have had many people take it without seeing any noticable results. If you want to loose wieght spend the $70/month on a peronal trainer and he will help you decide what is nutritionally benificial or necessary and what would really be pointless.
i used acai berry and LOVE it… i started taking it in the pill form about 2 weeks ago and have lost 13 pounds already. i have more energy and feel much better than i used to.
the only downside is that it can be expensive but i got mine for free at http://www.acaiberrycentral.com
it doesnt cost me an arm and a leg and ive noticed real results. i think that you’d enjoy it as many other people do!
I am a previously certified personal trainer and sport nutritionist, who has been studying and performing in those fields for over 12 years. Personally, I love acai and recommend a supplement called Extreme Acai. Acai is an awesome healthy food, in fact you will probably feel the difference in your body within a week of taking a daily acai supplement.
Acai berries have far more antioxidants than any other fruit. Even more than blueberries! Besides that, the nutrients in acai berry supplements help many other diseases and maladies, from diabetes to arthritis to blood clotting. It really is a worthwhile supplement to add to your daily nutrition.
Acai can also be a great weight loss aid. The berry’s natural concoction of essential fatty acids, fiber, phytosterols and amino acids work together to help your body burn fat more efficiently, process food more quickly and shed the unwanted pounds that you’d like to lose.
The fatty acids and amino acids aid in both muscle development and proper digestion, both of which are essential to fat loss. The fiber helps your body to move food out of your system quicker and also to help you feel full, as do fatty acids. Phytosterols help fortify your digestive tract, moving waste materials out and absorbing nutrients more efficiently.
Acai has great anti-aging benefits, will cleanse and detoxify you, and has destroyed cancer cells in recent studies. You really can’t go wrong by adding an acai supplement to your daily vitamin regimen. So far it’s working for me by helping my digestion, curbing my appetite, and by giving me more energy each day… I don’t even get sleepy around 3pm anymore.
DO NOT go to your local GNC or Vitamin World. These stores sell overpriced products that are full of sugars and fillers.
Go ahead and order a free trial of Extreme Acai from the source link below. This is the product I use, and honestly I feel better every day. If you don’t like it, just don’t reorder it… but you’ll like it. =)
I haven’t tried gaming the system yet, but I’ve heard there’s a way to get a couple free trials by using different order information… maybe you can get a couple months worth of free trials all in one shot.
I have heard that there are some side effects with some of the other acai supplements. Those that are specifically meant to ‘cleanse’ can sometimes make you visit the bathroom more often than usual, and some people reported some abdominal discomfort such as cramping and bloating. If you stick with Extreme Acai you will be able to avoid all this. Best of luck!
Don’t use that crap. It is overpriced and has no science behind it. They are nothing more than a multi level marketing company.
Instead let me show you a great company called Melaleuca. These are awesome products backed up by science and actual patents. I have many customers that have been helped with all kinds of issues. And everything is 100% guaranteed.