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Deep in the Amazon rainforest region of Brazil, the Acai palm tree grows. Acai palms are difficult to grow from scratch, often requiring months for seedlings to take root. But once they do, acai palms grow strong, approaching 20 to 30 meters in height. And they bear fruit regularly and in abundance.

Twice per year, the acai berry is harvested, and it's from these berries that the acai palm gets its slang name "Tree of Life." When the small, deep purple fruit is harvested, it is removed from the large pit of the berry, which tales up more than three-fourths of the berry size. This pulp is then used in local foodstuffs, and especially as a flavoring. It's also from this pulp that the wildly popular acai berry supplements are created.

Locals have used acai for decades as part of their diet, and to achieve a general sense of wellness, but its nutrition profile has led it to be called a superfood here in the States. Dr. Perricone has labeled it his #1 superfood, and both Dr. Oz and Dr. Perricone have pointed out its antioxidant properties.

To understand the importance of antioxidants, think about what happens to an apple after it is cut and left to sit for 30 minutes to an hour - it starts to brown. This is due to oxidation. Anyone who has sliced apple for a fruit salad will quickly tell you to sprinkle lemon juice over cut apple to keep it from browning. In this case, the lemon juice is an antioxidant. Like lemon is an antioxidant to apples, the foods that we eat that are rich in antioxidants help the cells in our own bodies from oxidizing, and this helps promote healthy aging.

The acai berry also contains polyphenols, another excellent source of antioxidant protection, as well as the vitamins B1, B2, C and E. It has been used for decades by natives to enhance energy levels and to promote a feeling of overall wellness.

The acai berry supplements on the market today are made from the pulp of the acai berry, which is removed first. The pulp is used as a supplement, served as juice, and used locally in many sweet and salty dishes, including in a liqueur! After the pulp is removed, the remaining part of the berry is used for dozens of other industrial and agricultural purposes.

By the medical profession, the most often touted benefit of acai is its antioxidant properties and nutrition profile. But to manufacturers, the most touted benefit is its ability to aid weight loss. You might want to read my article on overmarketing, posted on the Acai Berry Blast lens.

While the composition and antioxidant properties can't be denied, whether or not acai is as beneficial for weight loss as the manufacturers state has not yet been independently verified through clinical trials.

Manufacturer studies have indicated that using acai berries to supplement a normal eating and fitness program can result in much improved results. Two separate 8-week studies showed a 450 percent greater loss of weight by using acai to supplement a healthy diet and exercise program. You have reason to be skeptical of these claims until they can be backed up by independent trials.

Acai is also a powerful natural detoxifier, as it helps break up waste, making it ideal for cleansing and detoxification programs. It can additionally help reduce both gas and bloating.

Finally, many people take it because it also:

* Increases energy
* Reduces fatigue
* Suppresses the appetite
* Has critical trace minerals important for muscle regeneration
* Promotes cardiovascular and digestive
* Contains beneficial fatty acids

An acai berry diet on its own will most likely have little impact on your weight, regardless of claims you might hear to the contrary. When it comes down to it, fat loss is simple: you need to burn more calories than you consume. You can approach that in 3 ways: decrease the calories you take in, increase your activity to burn more calories, or raise your metabolic rate. Better yet, how about a combination thereof?

The easiest way to tackle two of three of those is through exercise, and the best approach I know of is through high intensity interval training (HIIT). HIIT has been scientifically proven to burn more calories in a standard 20-minute session than you can burn in 45 minutes performing a steady state activity like jogging.

But even better, HIIT is shown to increase your resting metabolic rate fro up to 24 hours after a workout, so not only do you burn more calories in a shorter period of workout effort, but you can continue to burn calories for hours to come.

And then, best of all, HIIT is effective at transforming your body into muscle. Because muscle requires more energy to power, and because it takes up less room than an equivalent weight of fat, gaining muscle will mean that you will look trimmer at the same weight, and you've increased your body's ability to burn fat by increasing your muscle mass.

HIIT involves performing bouts of high intensity exercise of 1-3 minutes, followed by lower intensity recovery periods. This is referred to as an interval, and can be applied to most any exercise. As an example, if we were to apply this to running, it would probably look like this:

* Sprint for 400 meters (one lap at the track)
* Jog for 400 meters (one more lap)
* Repeat for a total of 3 or 4 intervals

All-in-all, it's a short intense workout session. You work periods should be at 8 or 9 intensity on a 10 scale, and your rest periods should be at 3 to 4 intensity.

You can begin by replacing two of your cardio sessions per week, and then move up to three, but you probably don't want to go more than that. With HIIT, your body needs time to recover and rebuild.

HIIT is an ideal complement to an acai berry diet.

Acai berries are fruits, similar to strawberries or blueberries, so side effects from the berries themselves are minimal. Pure acai berry supplements are nothing more than dried acai pulp that has been powderized.

But because it is a stimulant, some people may notice mild side effects similar to what you would see after drinking weak coffee or strong tea. If you have a caffeine sensitivity, you would be at increased risk of an acai berry sensitivity.

Many manufacturers will package acai with other supplements in an effort to create a "stack" that is beneficial for weight loss or general well being. Other supplements in this stack are more likely to cause side effects than acai.

That said, the most common side effects reported include:

* Sleeplessness
* Nausea
* Mild headaches

To combat these, be sure to follow the dietary guidelines, which usually recommend that you take your acai berry pills with a meal; and no later than 3 hours prior to bedtime. I've tried five different formulations and haven't had an adverse reaction to any.

AcaiBurn is one of the most mature supplements on the market. While their exact formulation isn't known, we do know that it contains:

Garcinia Cambogia Extract: said to increase energy and boost your metabolism. It comes from a small, tropical citrus fruit found in South India and Asia. The key to it is hydroxycitric acid, which is supposed to help you feel full.

Chromium Polyniconate: this is different from chromium picolinate! Chromium Polyniconate is taken to help manage weight and cholesterol. I have personally taken Chromium Polyniconate based on a recommendation by Tim Ferris, and it dropped my cholesterol dramatically.

Gymnema Sylvestre Extract: has been used in Indian natural remedies for centuries, and is added for its purported abilities to lower blood sugar and suppress sugar cravings.

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