You've probably seen the numerous reports in the media, on television, and here on the internet, about the weight loss properties of the Acai berry. Yes, it seems some companies are boasting supplements which cut inches off your waistline in a matter of weeks, just by popping a few Acai berry pills each morning.
Unfortunately, we have to be the party poopers in this situation, and inform you that this is an utterly ridiculous claim. The fact of the matter is that Acai berries are indeed useful for assisting with long term weight reduction - but will have absolutely no effect if given just a few weeks.
So, if it is the truth that you want to hear, read on. There is a lot of information available with regards to the weight loss properties of the Acai berry - enough so that we could easily write a few novels on the topic. But instead of this, and in an attempt to provide clarity instead of scientific facts and figures, we will condense the information in to digestible portions.
The fact of the matter is that Acai berries themselves do not burn fact. Unlike foods such as celery - which costs more calories to digest than it puts in to the system, Acai berries do indeed put in more than the required metabolic rate. Therefore, if we were to take the simple equation of intake versus expenditure - Acai berries would actually be considered as a calorie contributing food. This is certainly true in the short term.
However, in the long term it is a different story. Because of the antioxidant power of Acai berries, the metabolic rate is actually increased as a result of the consumption of the raw berries or a supplement after a few months of daily ingestion. In this respect, Acai berries do indeed contribute to weight loss, because as the metabolic rate increases, so does the rate at which calories are burned naturally be the upkeep processes of the human body.
Therefore, whilst Acai berries may not be effective in short term weight loss, they are indeed particular effective in ensuring long term weight management.
To conclude therefore, Acai berries do not provide a suitable level of weight loss potential in the short term, but can indeed be effective along with a balanced diet, and regular exercise routine.