It’s been hailed as the most nutritious and powerful food in the world and is rumoured to be a favourite with the likes of supermodel Gisele for its amazing health benefits and the driving force behind the Brazilian Football team. The Amazonian Açaí berry is now available in a new health supplement called Darvida, which hits the shelves in Boots this Spring.
Until recently, anyone wanting to gain the health benefits of the Açaí berry had to order frozen fruit pulp or dried powder online, or via a few specialist health stores, but now Darvida is widely available through Boots stores nationwide and on Boots.com.
Studies published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry state that Açaí is among the most antioxidant-rich foods ever tested. Dr. Stephen Talcott of Texas A&M University led the Açaí studies with a dedicated research team. They determined that the Açaí berry contains one of the highest, if not the highest, concentration of antioxidants among all known fruits by extracting and isolating compounds of the Açaí berry.
The Açaí berry has 10 times the antioxidants of blueberries and 30 times the anthocyanins of red wine. These anthocyanins antioxidant pigments have been shown to protect the brain against ageing, relieve rheumatoid arthritis and prevent artery blockage and blood clots.
Early research indicates that Açaí has an important role to play in contributing to the prevention of heart disease, promoting good cardiovascular health and fighting cancer cells. Research by Dr Stephen Talcott and his team into the powers of this berry is on-going.
Boots is supporting the launch of Darvida through many of its UK stores.
“Darvida is the first Açaí capsule available on the high street and it launches at a time when people are becoming more aware of the benefits of antioxidants,” said Naomi Adams, Boots Vitamins Buyer. “We understand that it is not always easy to eat a balanced diet and our customers are increasingly wanting health supplements to try to ensure they get all of the essential vitamins and minerals that the body needs.”
Açaí is a rich, dark purple berry that grows wild in the Brazilian Amazon. The berries contain a large inedible seed surrounded by a rich edible pulp that contains all of the nutritional benefits. Once picked, this pulp must be processed within 24 hours to prevent the loss of its nutritional benefits. The Açaí berry’s fruit pulp is then dehydrated to form a whole food powder which captures its unique synergy of health benefits.
Açaí has the protein content of an egg and contains the healthy fatty acids Omega 6 and 9 and phytosterols which aid the cardiovascular system by reducing cholesterol levels and blood pressure. The high fibre content also helps to improve the digestive system.
The Açaí in Darvida capsules contains a combination of essential amino acids which the human body requires but cannot produce. These help us to build the proteins we need for growth, repair and maintenance of muscles, tendons, skin, ligaments, organs, glands, nails, and hair.
Darvida is exclusively available at Boots stores nationwide priced at £15.99 for 60 capsules, or order online at www.boots.com. For further information on Darvida please visit www.darvida.co.uk.