These days, there are so many different supplements for fitness buffs that it can be hard to know which ones are good, and which ones are just what I call ‘fad’ supplements.  Most of the time I am very skeptical when it comes to the latest trends in health supplements, with I have to admit: I am very intrigued when it comes to the Acai berry.  Acai is a berry found deep in the amazon jungle of Brasil (that is how they spell it, so I’m going to do the same since I lived there for several years), and has been used for centuries there in many different ways.   The berry is extremely potent (most drinks made with the berry contain just a small amount of pure berry), but has many amazing benefits.

I am not an expert on the acai berry, I’ll tell you that upfront.  But, from what I have read, when the berry is used as a sports supplement, can have the following benefits:

• High levels of Beta-carotene and Chromium
• Large amounts of calcium, Iodin, and Iron and other vitamins such as manganese and selenium.
• Can help with inflamation
• Can help improve your cardiovascular system

So, are these benefits worth the costs?  That is a good question, especially since they are not cheap.  For me, I think they can be worth it for those people who can afford it.  However, you can also get many of these benefits by eating a well-rounded, healthy diet.

Of course, if you want to learn more about this amazing acai supplement then I would recommend doing a good amount of research online in conjunction with talking with a trusted physical trainer or nutrition specialist before spending the money.