Acai
Anthocyanin-rich berry with high antioxidant content, studied for anti-aging effects
Berries
Also known as: Euterpe oleracea, Euterpe precatoria
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Acai, based on research from longevity science.
- Anthocyanins
Source: How Not to Age
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Acai may influence, based on the source research.
Protects Against
- Leukemia
Acai berry extract triggered self-destruct reactions in up to 86 percent of leukemia cells in the first published study on human tissue.
Source: How Not to Die
Biological Mechanisms
How Acai works at a cellular level.
- PromotesAntioxidant Defense
Acai consumption increased plasma antioxidant capacity in healthy volunteers; retarded aging-related markers in C. elegans
Sources
- How Not to Age
- How Not to Die