Acai berry is undoubtedly amongst some of he healthiest foods. Daily consumption of acai berries not only fulfills a large number of dietary requirements, but also can possibly help with health issues. Its consumption improves our blood circulation, metabolism and digestion and it gives us energy and stamina.

Unfortunately, much as we would like it, it is not possible to get fresh acai berries anywhere in the world, except in the Amazon forest where it is grown. This is because it is so perishable, that in the time it takes to transport it over large distances, all its nutritional value is lost. However, when the western world became aware of the health benefits of the acai berry, large corporations stepped in to make it possible for us to enjoy their goodness.

We now have access to the wonders of acai berries through the large number of acai berry supplements available in our local supermarkets. You can now get acai berries supplements in the form of powder, capsules, juices or bars.

Given the plethora of acai berry supplements available in the market, it is important to know that not all supplements pack the same goodness of the fruit. The nutritional value of an acai berry supplement is directly related to its harvesting and storing procedure. Within twenty four hours of harvesting, the pulp of the acai berry needs to be separated from the pip and freeze dried. If this procedure is not followed correctly, the product will be devoid of any of the acai berry nutrients.

While research is required to choose between the many brands of acai berry products, there are some products that are now on the shelves of our supermarkets that should simply be avoided. Remember, all the nutrients of the acai berry are contained in the pulp of the fruit. Only buy products that are made from this pulp. Using any product that is made from the extract of the fruit is not recommended. It is simply not possible for an extract to have all the nutrients of the whole fruit.

Similarly, products made from the skin of the fruit also do not provide all the nutritional value of the acai berry. One also finds products made from the pit or the seed of acai berry. Please remember that the pit does not contain any nutritional value that is found in the pulp, and these products will not have the same effect as products made from the pulp of acai berries.