Cardiovascular Maintenance properties, of Acai.

Cardiovascular Maintenance properties, of Acai.

Acai is a new fruit from Brazil that offers vital nutritional benefits for
people over 40 years of age. The Acai contains 33 times the cholesterol
fighting anthocyanin than a glass of red wine, a Daily Value (DVS) of
calcium, twice the DVS at the antioxidant 'Vitamin E and a substantial
amount of dietary fiber" (2)

Cardiovascular Maintenance, Anthocyanins are cholesterol regulating
compounds with well researched data (indicating their value in
Cardiovascular support Elevated blood cholesterol is one of the major
modifiable risk factors for coronary heart disease (5) and the leading cause
of death in the US The fact is that 490,000 Americans die of Coronary Heart
Diseases each year (3) with cost of over $60 billion annually in medical
expenses and lost productivity ( 4) Therefore, regulating and reducing
cholesterol through dietary means can contribute to prolonging life and
reducing medical expenses. Low cholesterol foods and exercise are only a
part of the natural program to prevent and mitigate cardiovascular diseases.
The consumption of foods rich in compounds that reduce cholesterol, reduce
blood pressure and curry antioxidant protection completes the program. Acai
is an excellent example of such a functional food that is now accessible to
food, beverage and supplement markets in an economical and convenient form.

Calcium rich Acai also provides several cardiovascular health benefits.
According to a research summary by the Just-Food.com editorial team. More
than maintaining skeletal strength and reducing the impact of osteoporosis,
studies have shown that people who suffer from high blood pressure often
also have diets low in calcium, When calcium is added to their diet, blood
pressure drops. Some research also suggest that calcium may help reduce LDL
cholesterol levels. Also the lower risk of stroke, found in a study of
86,000 women, was attributed to calcium. Diets rich in calcium have also
been linked to reduced occurrences of colon and breast cancer in various
laboratory studies.

The generous amount of Vitamin E in Acai, twice the D.V., (Daily Value), is
essential for regeneration of damaged tissue and as a protective
antioxidant. Cancer prevention and Intestinal function: "Acai" high fiber
content is very favorable to the consumers proper intestinal function, "
reports Dr. Herve Rogez , "Fiber accelerates the intestinal processes and
has a very important role in avoiding colon cancer, The D.V. is 35g of
fibers/adult a day, Acai consumers reach this dose very easily," (2)

References

a.. (1)Claire Madden, VP Marketing at MarketResearch.com,
b.. (2) "Biochemical and Technical Studies on Acai" by Dr. Herve Rogez 2,
Sofia Pascal 2, Jesus N.S. de Souza, Arlete R. Aquino & Raphaele Buxant
Dept.. de Engenharia Quimica - Centro Tecnologico, Diaouiweir ria I niinnin,
Beligica)
c.. (3) National Contor for Health Statictice. Annual summary of births,
marriages, divorces, and deaths United States, 1993, Monthly vital
statistics report-, vol 42 no 13. Hyattsville, MD: Public Health Service,
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d.. (4) American Heart Association. Heart and stroke facts 1995
statistical supplement. Dallas, TX: American Heart Association, 1994,
e.. (5) National Cholesterol Education Program. Second report of the
Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood
Cholesterol in Adults Adult Treatment Panel II). BeM6sda National Heart,
Lung.