Contrary to what you may have heard about acai berries, they are not some random asset to the health world that sprang up out of nowhere. In fact, acai berries have been grown and harvested in their native Brazil for thousands of years. Due to the fact that acai berries only grow in Brazil, however, is the reason behind why this unique fruit is “new” to the United States.

Back in the ’90s, when the acai berry was first introduced to the United States, people had no way of knowing the awesome health benefits packed inside. Until researchers recently decided to get to the bottom of acai berries, the fruit was no better than a blueberry.

However, in just a few short studies, research has proven that acai berries are actually 100 times better than blueberries, or any other fruit for that matter.

Acai berries provide a variety of health benefits from having elevated levels of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. No other food, provided by Mother Nature herself, can provide such a broad spectrum of nutrients as the acai berry can. No wonder the berries are known as the number one super food.