Probably you have heard of how this South American plant has taken the weight loss market by storm. But studies have shown it to have many other beneficial health effects.

The Acai Palm bears a grape like fruit - the famous berry. These are commonly used as food in many areas of the rainforest. It was recently named one of the World's Top Superfoods.

Studies have shown health benefits such as, and not limited to: 1) being a powerful antioxidant, containing concentrations of anthocyanins and flavonoids. 2) containing resveratrol, a substance which has been shown to have many benefits 3) having anti-cancer effects, at least according to one study.