Unless the aliens just released you from extended space captivity, you have undoubtedly run into umpteen different news stories, press releases and advertisements about the acai berry (pronounced ah-sigh-ee). This little purple berry has become so popular in such a short period of time, it is on the verge of becoming a new food group all by itself. But what sets this berry apart from, say, a raspberry or even the almighty blueberry? Let’s take a quick look at where the acai berry comes from and the nutrients it contains.

The Brazilian rain forest is the ancestral home of the acai berry. It grows as fruit on the Amazonian Acai Palm and has been used for hundreds of years by the Brazilian people, not only as a significant source of food, but also for the berry’s detoxifying properties.

The anti-oxidant agents in this particular berry put even the blueberry to shame. The nutritional content of acai even surpasses that of the kale plant, which has long been considered the nutritional holy grail. While both kale and the acai berry contain cancer-preventing phytonutrients such as glucosinolates and the methyl cysteine sulfoxides, the berry also provides heart-healthy nutrients like Omega 3, 6 and 9 oils.

What are some of the benefits of this nutritional mighty-mite? Increased energy levels are a primary benefit of a diet that is high in acai berry nutrients. Because it is considered the perfect source of carbohydrate-fueled energy, the pulp of the berry is eaten before competition by Brazilian soccer players and other athletes. The berries also contain such high levels of anti-oxidants, they provide additional energy by strengthening the immune system to a point where the body isn’t constantly struggling to fight germs and disease — the result is that more of the body’s energy is freed up for other uses.

The health benefits of the acai berry are related to the fruit’s high levels of anti-oxidants. By attacking the free radicals that enter the body through environmental sources such as pollution, pesticides and cigarette smoke, the acai berry strengthens cells and fights disease and damage to the body’s DNA.

The acai berry is also credited with fighting obesity. The fruit has a natural combination of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, amino acids, and phytosterols — allowing the body to function at a higher level, process food more easily, and burn fat more efficiently.

The benefits of the acai berry cannot be ignored, however, they can be improved. Some manufacturers are now combining extract from the acai berry with other health-related supplements such as green tea, to create a kind of super-supplement. One such supplement is marketed under the name http://www.acaiberryselect.com/?aid=564534 and is taken in capsule form, rather than eaten fresh or mixed from a powdered concentrate. If you would like to read user comments about Acai Berry Select, you might want to check out the website recommended below.

About The Author

Barb Dearing is a writer specializing in the topics of health, beauty and weight loss. She recommends the following website to read actual use comments on the products and programs discussed in this article: http://www.consumer-health-reports.com

MonaVie Reviews usually encompass many characteristics of MonaVie. It is often mispelled monave, monovie, monavi, or monvie. On the other hand, this is not about the correct spelling but more about the company and whether or not the company seems solid. I am also not here to pitch this company or any opportunity. I will review the company and see if it is a good company to participate in. Whatever conclusion I come to, when it all comes down to it, it is your decision. Whatever you decide, you should have a great marketing system in place if you plan on making great income with MonaVie or any other company you choose. Just take a quick look at a few of the facts.

Inc. 500 magazine in 2009 makes a list of their top 500 companies and ratings. In order to qualify for the 2009 review each company must have been opened and earning income in January of 2005 through 2008, be U.S. based, privately owned, independent, non-subsidiary, and not a division of another company. These companies are the top tier of the “Inc. 5000″ found on Inc.com. MonaVie has joined the elite top tier 500. According to the editor of Inc. magazine, Jane Berentson, “The elite group MonaVie recently joined has, over the years, included companies such as Microsoft, Timberland, Intuit, Jamba Juice, Oracle and Under Armour.” This company is the premier maker of Acai based drink products. How did they do?

1. They ranked #1 for the Inc. 500 Food & Beverage category and had triple the revenues of the next highest companies dollar amounts.

2. They have a gross dollar growth was over $840 million in the 3 years from 2005 to2008. Is this significant? Well this signifies revenue growth of 5883% and has earned them #14 in gross dollar growth for the top 5000 companies which put them ahead of companies like GoDaddy, Scottrade, and GNC-General Nutrition Center.

3. MonaVie rank overall was #18 on the Inc. 500 rankings.

4. As far as the Inc. 500/5000 rankings for revenue they are #31, exceeding companies like GoDaddy, Scottrade, and even a few small oil companies.

Pretty Impressive according to Inc. 500.

Created in January 2005, MonaVie had generated over $850 million in revenues before 2009 and has now crushed the billion dollar threshold in three and a half years. In the last 100+ years there have been over 48,000 mlm startups and less than 10% of those remain. Most are gone in their first year. Earning $1.4 billion in fewer than 4 years is very impressive. As of 2009 their yearly revenue is nearing a billion per year.

They are already presently in 10 countries and are joining Poland at the beginning of 2010. With so few countries in the world currently promoting MonaVie it is really unimaginable the growth that will occur as more countries open their doors.

Another very smart corporate move is creating a new energy drink called E-mv. It is even cheaper than purchasing energy drinks from your local convenience store. It boasts a 100% natural healthy alternative to those highly caffeinated drinks on the market. Monavie E-mv is taking the 5-6 billion dollar energy drink industry by storm.

MonaVie has gotten endorsements from at least a dozen celebrities and superstars and is also the corporate beverage of the Boston Red Sox. They have also sponsored a 2009 Indy 500 car and have been the subject of dozens of news channels and TV spots. This may contribute to the stats and the reason that MonaVie is the 8th most searched network marketing company on the web.

There are several hundred distributors documented as making 6 figure incomes and about 40 individuals earning in excess of a million per year. There are also thousands generating great part to full time income.

The conclusion I came to by checking out several MonaVie Reviews and news surrounding them is that it is a very strong company. They have a strong reputation, great growth, substantial profits, and are positioned for even more growth. If they were on the stock exchange I would be buying. It is definitely an mlm that should be considered.

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