Acai & Cancer

Acai and cancer have long been linked together. The research into whether acai berry can cure cancer had been an ongoing one. Although, in lab tests, acai berry kills cancer cells, more research was needed before any breaking news about how acai berry cures cancer are publicized worldwide.

Does acai berry cure cancer?

In January 2006, the University of Florida, in Gainsville FL, published that the little Brazilian 's acai berry cured cancer cells. The University of Florida was one of the first institution to test the effect of acai berry on human cancer cells. In the extract from their publication:

"Published today in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the study showed extracts from acai (ah-SAH’-ee) berries triggered a self-destruct response in up to 86 percent of leukemia cells tested, said Stephen Talcott, an assistant professor with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

“Acai berries are already considered one of the richest fruit sources of antioxidants,” Talcott said. “This study was an important step toward learning what people may gain from using beverages, dietary supplements or other products made with the berries.”

Acai berry test on Cancer cells still preliminary

Although in a lab, acai berry shows significant effect of killing cancer cells, it is still premature to say that acai berry cures cancer. Acai berry is rich in antioxidants that destroy cancer cells in a lab. However, the health benefits and health properties of acai berry are complex and more research is needed to conclude anything materialistic.

For now, it is safe to say that acai berry is good for a healthy body. With so many proven health benefits, having acai berry or acai berry juice in your diet is likely to promote good health, whether acai berry cures cancer or not.

To read the full article about acai and cancer by the University of Florida research, click below.

Acai & Cancer article