The Truth About Acai Surfaces as Oprah Controversy Continues

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(Free-Press-Release.com) August 21, 2009 -- Indianapolis, Indiana – United States – August 20, 2009 – As Oprah and Dr. Oz continue their attacks against the companies who claimed they endorsed their acai-based products, some truths about the controversial fruit from the Amazon are coming to light. Information revealed today in Indianapolis by an industry insider suggests that Acai berry products are neither as good nor as bad as parties on both sides are claiming they are.

Acai Berry Pure, one of the distributors of Acai juices and supplements, released a statement today addressing the claims made by proponents of the Acai Berry Diet and addressed concerns over acai berry side effects. According to a company spokesperson, Acai berries are “a nutritious, and healthy food that isn't going to cure all of man's diseases but it certainly will not hurt you in any way.”

Using words like “ridiculous” and statements like “Don't people have better things to do?” our spokesperson addressed the three main claims by Acai distributors: weight loss, energy boost and sexual performance. “From a weight loss perspective, Acai is as good as any other healthy fruit. According to many nutrition professionals, Acai berries in their natural form can be a source of antioxidants, good fat, carbohydrates and fiber.”

“In addition to nutritional value, some Acai berry supplements contain Guarana, a product that boosts energy levels in the body. Its effects have been compared to that of caffeine. As far as sexual performance goes the Amazon natives swear it gives them more stamina, but there's no medical evidence here in the US that it can help with erectile dysfunction. There are no reported Acai berry side effects when the fruit is left in its pure form but there are possible side effects for pregnant women or those using specific medications.”

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