Antioxidant capacity and other bioactivities of the freeze dried Amazonian palm berry, Euterpe oleraceae Mart. (Açaí)
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2006
Each capsule delivers 200mg of acai berry extract (100:1), equivalent to 20000mg of raw acai berry (QCE). Acai berry (Euterpe oleracea) is a palm fruit native to the Amazon rainforest, naturally rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols. Antioxidant support.
Acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) is a palm tree native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil and other parts of tropical South America. The small, dark purple berries grow in large clusters near the top of the palm and have been harvested by Indigenous Amazonian communities for centuries. Acai berries are among the most antioxidant-dense fruits studied, with a high concentration of anthocyanins, the flavonoid pigments responsible for the deep purple colour, along with other polyphenols, healthy fats, and dietary fibre. Because fresh acai berries are highly perishable, they are processed into concentrated extract shortly after harvest to preserve their phytochemical content. This formula uses a 100:1 extract, meaning 100g of raw acai berry is processed to produce 1g of concentrated extract. Each 200mg capsule is therefore equivalent to 20000mg (20g) of raw acai berry, expressed as QCE (Quantity of Crude Equivalent), the Health Canada standard for concentrated herbal extracts. Encapsulated in Canada in a quality controlled facility under Health Canada oversight.
Anthocyanins are water-soluble flavonoid pigments responsible for the red, purple, and blue colours of many fruits and vegetables. In acai berries, anthocyanins are the primary antioxidant compounds and a key quality marker for standardization. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, unstable molecules generated by normal metabolism, UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, that can damage cells, proteins, and DNA through oxidative stress. Acai berries have been measured to have among the highest oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) values of any fruit studied. The 100:1 concentration ratio in this formula delivers a high density of anthocyanins and polyphenols per capsule compared to raw acai powder.
A 100:1 extract ratio means 100g of raw dried acai berry is processed to produce 1g of concentrated extract. Each 200mg capsule is therefore equivalent to 20000mg (20g) of raw acai berry. QCE (Quantity of Crude Equivalent) is the Health Canada standard for expressing how much raw herb a given quantity of concentrated extract is equivalent to. A standard 200mg raw acai powder capsule contains 200mg of berry. This formula delivers the equivalent of 20000mg in the same capsule size by concentrating the bioactive compounds and removing inert plant material.
Non-medicinal ingredients: Hypromellose (vegetable capsule shell), [confirm full non-medicinal list from label]. Vegan. Non-GMO.
Adults seeking a high-concentration acai berry extract for antioxidant support as licensed by Health Canada. A good fit for those who want a 100:1 extract delivering 20000mg QCE per capsule from Euterpe oleracea, the Amazonian palm fruit among the most antioxidant-dense fruits studied, in a vegan, non-GMO formula made in Canada. Discontinue use if hypersensitivity or allergic reaction occurs, known to occur with acai or plants of the Arecaceae (palm) family. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Adults: Take 1 capsule per day, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. At 1 capsule per day, 200 capsules provides a 200 day supply.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the bottle tightly sealed after each use. Keep out of reach of children.
Discontinue use if hypersensitivity or allergic reaction occurs. Known to occur with acai or plants of the Arecaceae (palm) family. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children.
NPN 80023899. All health claims are consistent with Health Canada's Natural Health Products Regulations.
Each capsule delivers 200mg of acai berry extract (100:1), equivalent to 20000mg of raw acai berry (QCE). Acai berry (Euterpe oleracea) is a palm fruit native to the Amazon rainforest, naturally rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols. Antioxidant support.
Acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) is a palm tree native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil and other parts of tropical South America. The small, dark purple berries grow in large clusters near the top of the palm and have been harvested by Indigenous Amazonian communities for centuries. Acai berries are among the most antioxidant-dense fruits studied, with a high concentration of anthocyanins, the flavonoid pigments responsible for the deep purple colour, along with other polyphenols, healthy fats, and dietary fibre. Because fresh acai berries are highly perishable, they are processed into concentrated extract shortly after harvest to preserve their phytochemical content. This formula uses a 100:1 extract, meaning 100g of raw acai berry is processed to produce 1g of concentrated extract. Each 200mg capsule is therefore equivalent to 20000mg (20g) of raw acai berry, expressed as QCE (Quantity of Crude Equivalent), the Health Canada standard for concentrated herbal extracts. Encapsulated in Canada in a quality controlled facility under Health Canada oversight.
Anthocyanins are water-soluble flavonoid pigments responsible for the red, purple, and blue colours of many fruits and vegetables. In acai berries, anthocyanins are the primary antioxidant compounds and a key quality marker for standardization. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, unstable molecules generated by normal metabolism, UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, that can damage cells, proteins, and DNA through oxidative stress. Acai berries have been measured to have among the highest oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) values of any fruit studied. The 100:1 concentration ratio in this formula delivers a high density of anthocyanins and polyphenols per capsule compared to raw acai powder.
A 100:1 extract ratio means 100g of raw dried acai berry is processed to produce 1g of concentrated extract. Each 200mg capsule is therefore equivalent to 20000mg (20g) of raw acai berry. QCE (Quantity of Crude Equivalent) is the Health Canada standard for expressing how much raw herb a given quantity of concentrated extract is equivalent to. A standard 200mg raw acai powder capsule contains 200mg of berry. This formula delivers the equivalent of 20000mg in the same capsule size by concentrating the bioactive compounds and removing inert plant material.
Non-medicinal ingredients: Hypromellose (vegetable capsule shell), [confirm full non-medicinal list from label]. Vegan. Non-GMO.
Adults seeking a high-concentration acai berry extract for antioxidant support as licensed by Health Canada. A good fit for those who want a 100:1 extract delivering 20000mg QCE per capsule from Euterpe oleracea, the Amazonian palm fruit among the most antioxidant-dense fruits studied, in a vegan, non-GMO formula made in Canada. Discontinue use if hypersensitivity or allergic reaction occurs, known to occur with acai or plants of the Arecaceae (palm) family. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Adults: Take 1 capsule per day, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. At 1 capsule per day, 200 capsules provides a 200 day supply.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the bottle tightly sealed after each use. Keep out of reach of children.
Discontinue use if hypersensitivity or allergic reaction occurs. Known to occur with acai or plants of the Arecaceae (palm) family. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children.
NPN 80023899. All health claims are consistent with Health Canada's Natural Health Products Regulations.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 200
† Daily Value not established
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