Acai
Drug Class and Mechanism of Action of Acai
Acai is an herbal dietary supplement and richest known source of anthocyanins which are very potent antioxidants and free radical scavenger (neutralizes free radicals that damage the normal body cells) and phenolics. Antioxidants by neutralizing the free radicals prevent cell damage by free radicals (free electrons that can react and damage any chemicals that can receive free electrons). Phenolics are catechin and epi-catechin (that is found in green tea). All the ingredients act in synergism and improve the antioxidant property of acai.
Uses of the Product Acai
Acai being the richest source of antioxidant anthocyanins in the world, which are potent free radical scavengers, are beneficial in many ways:
- fights development of cancer and also fights cancer cells
- prevent premature aging of cells
- increases vitality and energy
- improves concentration
- helps in sleeping with restfulness
- improves immune system of body to fight disease
- acai is powerful killer of free radicals
- acai can supply all the vitamins and all important minerals
- digestion is improved
- acai is helpful in diabetic patients
- skin texture becomes healthy and glowing
- improves heart functioning capacity
- high fiber content of acai helps constipation
- helps in detoxifying harmful chemicals
- improves sexual function and performance
Direction of use of Acai
Acai is taken as dietary supplement and is taken 1-4 capsules per day in divided dose. Acai can be taken along with food or without food.
Dose of Acai, if Missed
If one dose of acai is missed, it should be taken as soon as remembered. If acai dose is missed for longer time, it should be skipped and the next dose taken as normal without compensating the missed dose.
How to Store
Acai should be stored at room temperature (i.e. 20-25 degree Centigrade or 68-77 degree Fahrenheit) in tightly closed container away from reach of children. Acai should be stored away from moisture, sunlight and heat.
More Information About Acai
Acai is made from freeze dried Acai fruit found in the Amazon basin and is used by Amazonian tribe for thousands of years. The acai tree grows in wilderness of Amazon area and harvested in the peak quality time. The bark and pulp of the ripe acai fruit is separated from their seeds and freeze dried to preserve the unique quality of acai (anthocyanins). The freeze drying ensures that all the active ingredients of Acai are preserved including anthocyanins.
Precautions to be Taken While Taking Acai
If you are allergic to acai or Saw Palmetto, you should not take acai. If you are allergic your doctor should be informed about the allergy.
Acai should not be used in the following conditions:
- liver disease like cirrhosis
- heart disease (rhythm disorder of heart)
- peptic ulcer
- bronchial asthma or other breathing disorder like lung fibrosis
Acai should be taken with caution and doctor should be informed if you have any of the following conditions:
- Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, bleeding gastric ulcer
- bleeding disorder like hemophilia or active bleeding
- pregnancy and breast feeding
Safety of acai is not established in pregnancy and it may affect the unborn child. Safety of acai during breast feeding is also not established and avoided during breast feeding as it may be harmful to feeding baby.
Possible Adverse Effects of Acai
Acai is a very safe herbal dietary supplement and is made of 100% pure pharmaceutical grade ingredient. Each of the ingredients is FDA approved and regularly tested for safety and purity. Acai is in the GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) list of FDA. So acai can be regarded as a safe drug.
