Acai
The purple berries of the açai palm (Euterpe oleracea), native to the rainforests of the Amazon basin, are not only a powerful antioxidant, they’re also high in essential fatty acids, amino acids, dietary fibre and phytosterols. Learn more about:
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Riolife
Freeze Dried Acai Capsules - certified organic
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From NZ$26.00
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60 capsulesNZ$26.00
120 capsulesNZ$42.50
240 capsulesNZ$76.00
Riolife
Freeze Dried Acai Powder - certified organic
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From NZ$24.00
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50gmNZ$24.00
150gmNZ$53.00
500gmNZ$143.50
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What is Açai?
The purple berries of the açai palm (Euterpe oleracea), native to the rainforests of the Amazon basin, are not only a powerful antioxidant, they’re also high in essential fatty acids, amino acids, dietary fibre and phytosterols. Vitamins A, C, E, plus some B vitamins and minerals iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium are also plentiful in this nutrient packed superfruit.
Açai Benefits
Açai’s high antioxidant value provides strong protection from free radical damage. Its nutrient rich nature improves energy, vitality and stamina. Açai aids digestion and elimination, and helps regulate blood sugar levels. It has great anti-inflammatory and tonic properties to generally enhance wellbeing. Studies show athero-protective effects of açai consumption indicating improved cholesterol levels. Açai is also used to help weight loss and treat metabolic syndrome in overweight people.
Açai Side Effects and Contraindications
As a wholefood that is wild harvested, açai berries have no harmful effects when taken as directed, as a supplement to a healthy diet.
Açai Reviews
"This is a very good supplement for me. It gives me more lasting energy. I also noticed that I seem to be losing wait slowly but steadily if I regularly take the supplement. I'm not really dieting, but I guess the only logical explanation for this is that RioLife ACAI helps my metabolism."
- ZZ about Riolife Freeze Dried Acai Capsules
"I have tried this with scepticism, but I am convinced it has a powerful effect on the body and even the brain. Just read all the research. I feel even better than before, and taking it with my breakfast gives me an amazing start to the day. Just forget all the other berries and take this yummy powder instead, tastes just like blueberries mixed in with yoghurt. Awesome."
- Iris about Riolife Freeze Dried Acai Powder
"This is an excellent great tasting way to get a high dose of antioxidants into your diet. Fantastic in smoothies, juice or sprinkled over muesli. I used this during a detox and felt great."
- Amy about Lifestream Acai Supreme Antioxidant Powder
