For those who do not know açaí, it is a fruit that grows in South America, from the plant called açaiceiro, and which has been the subject of various studies where the benefits and properties of this fruit for health have been revealed. That is why in what follows we will tell you why it is good to eat açaí.
What is Açaí, the fruit of the Amazon, for?
One of the functions that açaí can fulfill is to function as an ally in the treatment of diseases. This is because it fights against two agents responsible for generating diseases, such as peroxides and superoxides.
Por otro lado, por sus contenidos de vitaminas, minerales como el fósforo, el potasio, el calcio y el hierro entre otros, junto con las proteínas y antioxidantes, hace que este fruto sea bueno para los deportistas, por funcionar como una poderosa fuente de energías y aumentar la resistencia en la actividad.
Además el açaí es un fruto que ayuda a mejorar la función del sistema digestivo, del inmunológico y del cardíaco. También sirve para mantener controlado los niveles de colesterol en sangre y para adelgazar, porque logra saciedad y reducir el apetito.
Dr. Samantha Robson ( CRN: 0510146-5) is a nutritionist and website content reviewer related to her area of expertise. With a postgraduate degree in Nutrition from The University of Arizona, she is a specialist in Sports Nutrition from Oxford University and is also a member of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.