Anthocyanins in Acai and Their Anti-Aging Abilities

Can you pronounce anthocyanin? No? …Well that’s okay, but you should know that the anthocyanin levels in acai directly relate to acai’s anti-aging abilities. Anthocyanins are found in the food we consume, with certain foods, such as “superfruits” having the highest levels. Acai has the highest known level of anthocyanins, which provides its amazingly high antioxidant levels. Anthocyanins are flavonoid pigments found in plants and the fruit they produce. In most cases, the brighter or darker the fruit is, the higher the nutritional content. You can think of anthocyanins as complex antioxidants.

Aging is inevitable and is further enhanced (we know, not the best choice of words) by free radicals. We cannot escape free radicals, as they are found in the air pollution around us and the ultraviolet (UV) rays from sun that shines down upon us. However, some free radicals are a result of our personal choices such as smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol. Others are products of involuntary actions such as facial expressions and repeated sleeping positions. Free radicals cause a reduction in our cellular function. In short, a free radical is an unpaired electron (hence the term “free”). It is searching for its better half, which makes it “radical.” They are unstable and cause aging, tissue damage, and may even lead to some diseases. 

The anthocyanins and antioxidants in acai, such as Viva!Acai, can help aid in combating the cellular mutation from free radicals. The compounds found in the acai berry may repair the damage that has occurred and prevent further deterioration. It may regenerate your skin and stabilize muscle contraction. Viva!Acai also includes pomegranate, which is second only to acai in its capacity to distribute these free-radical fighting components.