You might not be familiar with a tropical tree called the acai palm, Euterpe oleraceae, but its small, dark purple berries are used in its native regions to make jelly, syrup and several kinds of beverages. The berries have also been part of traditional herbal medicine in South America, recommended by practitioners as a treatment for a number of illnesses. Modern research suggests that compounds in acai berries may have several health benefits, with few, if any, side effects. Acai berries contain several natural compounds called flavonoids and procyanidins, both antioxidants with possibly important health benefits.

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