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Jan 21, 2009

Antioxidants

Posted by Sandy Taylor

Red and purple fruits and veggies are known to be high in antioxidants. The same holds true for acai berries, which are high in anthocyanins, an antioxidant that gives them their deep purple color. Anthocyanins help combat premature aging and also have cardiovascular benefits. They help prevent blood clots and improve circulation. What’s also great about the acai berry is the amount of antioxidants it possesses. Acai berries contain 10 times the antioxidants of grapes and twice the amount found in blueberries. Red wine is still great to sip with your lean cut of red meat, but acai berries have 10-30 times more anthocyanins than a glass of red wine. Vitamin E, also known for its antioxidant properties, is found in acai berries.

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