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Acai Berry
Euterpe oleracea
Antioxidantpreliminary evidence
Acai berry anthocyanins (particularly cyanidin-3-glucoside) show anti-tumour activity against colon, breast, and leukemia cells in laboratory studies. Acai has the highest antioxidant capacity of any food tested (ORAC), reducing oxidative stress that drives DNA damage and cancer progression.
Medicinal Properties
AntioxidantAnti-tumourAnti-inflammatoryImmunomodulatory
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Cancer Types Studied
ColonBreastLeukemia
Recommended Dosage
100 g frozen acai pulp daily, or 1000–2000 mg acai extract.
Preparations
Acai Bowl
100 g frozen pure acai pulp blended into smoothie or bowl. Avoid sugar-sweetened acai products.
NIH / PubMed Research
Links open on PubMed (National Library of Medicine). Research is ongoing — results may not reflect clinical use.
Cautions & Interactions
- Avoid products with added sugar — defeats anti-cancer benefit
- May lower blood pressure
- May interfere with some cancer drugs — ask oncologist
- Choose organic unsweetened products only
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Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before use.