Does acai berry consumption cause side effects?
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008If you have recently heard about acai berry, the fruit which comes from the South American palm tree, you may be wondering what potential side effects it may cause. Usually when one hears about a new product being promoted as a weight loss product they think about the possible negatives as well as the benefits. Although the acai berry is a fruit and not a drug, when considering their health, certain people may not take into account this difference. The extract form the acai berry often comes in may also be a cause of this confusion.
Have you ever heard of someone having a negative reaction to a blueberry? Probably not. Considering that an acai berry is not too different from a blueberry, you most likely do not need to worry about any negative effects. Similarly, no study has ever proven that acai berry causes side effects in non-allergic individuals. No matter if the extract form of acai you’re taking is more potent than a puree or the whole berry, you should only experience positive effects.
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