Acai Pure is a dietary herbal supplement that claims to facilitate weight loss, relieve bloating, fight fatigue, and eliminate toxins from the body. The ingredients on the Acai Pure label include several different seeds, barks, and roots, in addition to acai. Because the formula for Acai Pure is proprietary, the actual amounts of each ingredient are not available to the public. Promoted by its manufacturer as an “all natural cleanse,” Acai Pure capsules are available without a prescription.

The acai berry grows wild atop certain palm trees, mainly in the rainforests of Brazil. These small purple berries have received a lot of press for their powerful nutritional punch. Each acai berry is said to provide twice the antioxidants of a blueberry, and ten times more than a grape. They are also said to be very rich in amino acids and Omega fatty acids, both of which are said to be beneficial to health.

Acai berries are extremely perishable, lasting just one day after being picked. Therefore, the only way to reap the full benefits of fresh acai berries would be to travel to the Amazon rainforests where they grow. All of the acai-based products on the market are made from frozen or freeze-dried berries or pulp.

Once word spread about the powerful nutritional benefits of acai berries, a plethora of acai products hit the market. This influx of acai-based merchandise ranges from juices and gel packs to supplements and anti-aging skin care products. The amount of acai in each of these products varies greatly, as do the health benefits.

Consumers should be aware that although Acai Pure markets the supplements based on the acai berry’s “superfood” reputation, acai is the very last ingredient listed on the label. Being the last ingredient on the label means that there is a lower concentration of acai than any of the other ingredients in the supplement. The main ingredient in Acai Pure, psyllium seed, is very high in fiber and functions as a laxative. While Acai Pure may very well help to cleanse to colon and rid the body of waste, any weight loss that occurs is most likely just water weight.

It seems likely that Acai Pure does have some health benefits associated with it. For people interested in reaping the nutritional benefits of the acai berry, however, Acai Pure may not be the answer. There are many products on the market that have a much higher concentration of acai than the Acai Pure supplement.