The Amazon Acai Berry

Fibromyalgia disease is characterized by symptoms like fatigue, tissue tenderness, muscle aches and chronic pain.  For many Fibromyalgia patients it is like saying the symptoms are all in your head.  Some recent studies have shown that Fibromyalgia may occur from cell metabolism malfunctioning or a break in cell communication system. This is true that if toxins in our bodies are not secreted the way they should, they deposit into our cell tissues causing inflammation and the pain most often felt by patients diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.

Free radicals and oxidative damage are often the root cause of toxins that enter into our tissues instead of being removed from our bodies. Free radicals damage the membranes of our cells and possibly even our DNA. These free radicals are developed in our bodies when we break down food or expose to environmental damages such as pesticides, pollution and even radiation.  Antioxidants like those found in the Acai berry have been said to help in lowering or even preventing the oxidation of our cells and recue free radicals.  A shortage of antioxidants in our diet may result in our cells becoming toxic and oxidized.

A common treatment for this illness is normally a type of anti-inflammatory or antidepressant sort of medication.  With the many side effects that come along with taking medications like these, many patient and health experts have begun to search for other options including the possibility of adding Acai to their diet.  The Acai berry grows in the Amazon Rainforest of Brazil and contains many of the essential vitamins and nutrients our bodies need for proper functioning. Acai berry has one of the highest levels of anthocyanins and antioxidants among other fruits in the world. The antioxidants found in the Acai berry heal the oxidized cells and membranes thus improving communication between cells, one of the main causes of Fibromyalgia. The Acai berry may also reduce inflammation in the cells, joints and muscle tissues throughout the body and help to boost energy level. If our cells are healthier and better connected, they have a better chance at detoxifying thus reducing the amount of toxins released into our tissues and joints causing muscle pain.

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