Acai Berry (Could it Really Prevent or Fight Cancer Cells?)

Recently, the University of Flordia did a study to find what, if any, medicinal value might be held by the acai berry. This small berry has been the topic of much discussion in the healthy world.

The Brazilian berry, popular in health food contains antioxidants that destroyed cultured human cancer cells in a recent University of Florida study, one of the first to investigate the fruit's purported benefits.

Published today in the Journal of Agricultural, the study showed extract from acai(ah-SAH'-ee) berry triggered a self-destruct cellulure mechanism in up to 85% of Cancer cells tested, said Stephen Talcott, an assistant professor with UF's Institute of Food and agricultural Science.

"Acai berries are considered one of the richest fruit sources of antioxidants," Talcott said. "This study was an important step toward learning what people may gain from using beverages, dietary supplements or other products made with the berries."

He cautioned that the study, funded by UF sources, was not intended to show whether compounds found in acai berries could prevent leukemia in people.

"This was only a cell culture model and we don't want to give anyone false hope," Talcott said. "We are encouraged by the findings, however. Compounds that show good activity against cancer cells in a model system are most likely to have beneficial effects in our body."

Other fruits, including guavas, grapes and mango, contain antioxidants shown to kill cancer cells in similar studies, he said. Experts are certain antioxidants have a destructive nature with cancer. The is proof within the oxidation process. Oxidation is common with the majority of all cancer patients in a prior study.
In a seperate University of Flordi Study, slated to be finished in 2009, will investigate the effects of acai's powerful antioxidants on healthy human subjects. The study will determine how well the compounds are absorbed into the blood, and how they may affect blood pressure levels, cholesterol levels and related health indicators. So far, only fundamental research has been done on acai berries, which contain at least 50 to 75 as-yet unidentified compounds.

One reason so little is known about Acai berry is that they're perishable and are traditionally used immediately after picking. "Products made with processed acai berries have only been available for about 4 years, so researchers in many parts of the world have had little or no opportunity to study them."

Talcott said U of F is one of the first institutions outside Brazil with personnel studying acai berries. Besides Talcott, UF's acai research team includes Susan Percival, a professor with the food science and human nutrition department, David Pozon, a doctoral student with the department and Suzan Merten, a postdoctoral associates with the pharmaceutical department of UF's College of Pharmacy.

The Acai berry is produced by a palm tree known scientifically as Euterpe Oleracea, common in floodplain areas of the Amazon River, Talcott said. When ripe, the berries are dark purple and about the size of a blueberry. They contain a thin layer of edible pulp surrounding a large seed.

Historically, Brazilians have used acai berries to treat digestive disorders and skin conditions, he said. Current marketing efforts by retail merchants and Internet businesses suggest acai products can help consumers lose weight, lower cholesterol and gain energy.

"We are just beginning to understand the complexity of the acai berry and its health-promoting effects."

In the current UF study, six different chemical extracts were made from acai fruit pulp, and each extract was prepared in seven concentrations.

Four of the extracts were shown to kill significant numbers of leukemia cells when applied for 24 hours. Depending on the extract and concentration, anywhere from about 35 percent to 86 percent of the cells died.

The UF study demonstrates that research on foods, such as the Acai, not commonly consumed in the United States is important, because it may lead to unexpected discoveries, said Joshua Bomser, an assistant professor of molecular nutrition and functional foods at The Ohio State University.
But familiar produce items have plenty of health-giving quality,

"Increased consumption of fruits and vegetable is associated with decreased risk for many disease, including heart disease and cancer," said Bomser, who researches the effects of diet on chronic diseases. "Getting at least five servings a day of these items is still a good recommendation for promoting optimal health."

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* Anthocyaninsn reported as 33 times more than the protective potential of pomaganete, green tea, or blueberries. One of the many attributes of antho-cyanins is their anti-inflammatory qualities. are found in the plant pigment that gives the berries their dark color.

* Dietary fiber, which is excellent for digestive tract health.
* A low gycemic index.

* Phytosterls, which are used to treat symptoms associated with enlarged prostate.

* Phtosterols that also help promote a healthy cardiovascular system.

* Large amounts of essential fatty acids and omegas (linoleic acid and oleic acid),porven to lower LDL and maintain HDL cholesterol levels.

* An almost perfect essential aminoacid complex. This is vital for proper muscle contraction and regeneration, endurance, strength, sustained energy and muscle development.

* Plant sterols, particularly eta-sitosterol, which is associated with cholesterol-lowing abilities.

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