Brazilian Ola Acai is a 100% pure Acai product that you can take via a capsule delivery system. No Longer do you need to drink terrible tasting Acai juice, that most people describe as "un-drinkable". Not only that, but with the Acai juice you have to refrigerate it and you have to carry it with you to and from work. That sure is not convenient. Also the sticky cap and juice creates a cleanup issue.

Here are some reasons to use Brazilian Ola Acai - 100% Pure:

Amazing Acai Fruit Benefits

This pulpy little berry has gotten some serious media attention for its nutritional profile. In general terms, Acai is associated with some important health benefits, such as improved resistance to disease. By boosting the immune system, Acai’s rich nutrient profile helps boost the body natural defenses.

Acai Berry Increases Energy

With the immune system strengthened, many users of Acai have reported increased energy levels and greater stamina. Since most people get too few antioxidants in their diets, their overall health often suffers. However, the decrease in health may be so gradual that it goes unnoticed. Packed with antioxidants, Acai not only helps to restore overall health, but also boosts energy above previous levels.

Acai Berry and Cholesterol

Acai is also rich in essential fatty acids. A large body of research indicates that these fatty acids help to reduce harmful LDL cholesterol, while supporting levels of the beneficial HDL cholesterol.

Other Health Benefits of Acai

Acai contains Glucosamine, a building block of cartilage, and Celadrin, which helps support membranes and cushion joints. These two compounds help generally to strengthen the body and help maintain many of the body’s tissues.

Although results vary from person to person, most experience results within the first week or two. Below are some common benefits from Acai:

Deep in the South American rainforest, there’s a palm tree that produces small purple berries. These berries are called Acai (pronounced Ah-Sigh-Ee) and they look like dark purple cranberries. Although they have large pits and very little pulp, these Acai berries have been called nature’s most nutritious fruit.

Acai is high in protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals, but it is especially high in Anthocyanins, a kind of plant figment which turns the berries their dark color. This pigment is a potent antioxidant, and Acai has 33 times the anthocyanin content of grapes. This is part of what makes Acai one of the most potent antioxidant foods available.

Packed with vitamins B1, B2, B3, C, and E, Acai also provides minerals such as Calcium, Potassium, and Phosphorus, essential fatty acids, and a wealth of micronutrients. Its nutritional profile has gotten the attention of talk shows, NBC, and Sports Illustrated, all of whom featured Acai as an important food for health.

Acai’s Protective Properties.

Because it is so high in anthocyanins and phytosterols, two kinds of plant chemical that protect the body, Acai helps to protect connective tissues like collagen, which reduces the stress of aging on the skin.

Because of its high antioxidant content, Acai can help protect against high LDL cholesterol levels, as well as atherosclerosis, which often leads to heart attacks and strokes. The anthocyanins in Acai allow it to protect small and large blood vessels. In diabetics, weak capillaries can lead to a condition called retinopathy, which often leads to blindness.

Clinical data supports Acai’s powerful reputation. Since 1999, the ORAC test, developed by Baltimore scientist Dr. Guohua Cao, has been accepted as the standard measurement for antioxidants. The test measures how many free radicals a food can absorb and eliminate. The typical person needs around 1,670 ORAC per day. A single serving of Acai provides 3,800 ORAC. To put this into perspective, over 80% of the world’s population do not even get half of the recommended daily ORAC value.

Acai is also known to protect the nervous system, which may help prevent age-related neurological problems. Acai has been used extensively for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and even anti-mutagenic (meaning that it protects your DNA) properties.

The Amazon Rainforest is home to more than half of the Earth's estimated 10 million species of plants and animals. It is the source of about 20% of the Earth's oxygen. It has also been called "Nature's medicine chest", as a majority of pharmaceuticals and drugs are derived or are active constituents of plants that have come from there. The fruits of the rainforest have been enjoyed by native Indians for centuries. Experts estimate that these indigenous people routinely utilize as many as 2,000 of the 3,000 known rainforest fruits. For over 2,000 years people of various countries have used the Acai fruit to remedy many ailments.

Found on rainforest palms, the Brazilian Acai (AH-sci-EE) berry is the shining star of fruit. The Acai Palm tree is a genus of 25-30 species of palms native to tropical Central and South America, from Belize south to Brazil and Peru, growing mainly in floodplains and swamps. They are tall slender attractive palms growing to 15-30 m tall, with pinnate leaves up to 3 m long.

The Acai fruit is a very small, round, black-purple drupe, produced in branched panicles of 700-900 fruits. Its appearance is similar to that of a grape, but it has a smaller amount of pulp and a single large seed.

The legend spans a few hundred years. There existed a populated village at the edges of the Pará river that was growing rapidly. Due to this increment in the population, the food began to become scarce and the leader of the tribe, call Itaki, did not have another alternative and decreed that the people could not have any more children and from that moment, any newborn child should be sacrificed.

At the time, the daughter of the leader, call Iaçá, was pregnant. Her father was both excited and abhorred, because his grandchild would be treated like every other.

During the pregnancy, Iaçá prayed to Tupá (God), that he would show her father a food that could save the tribe. Nothing happened.

The child was born. A precious girl as predicted, but soon after, she was sacrificed. Iaçá was devastated, completely destroyed. She cried day and night, did not eat any food and was enclosed in her hut for days.

One night, she heard the crying of her daughter in the forest. She ran, with the little energy that remained in her, directed by the sound, and there, she saw her daughter at the side of a slender palm tree. When she tried to embraced her, the image disappeared. On the following day, they found her dead, with a smile on her lips, embracing the palm tree and with open eyes, looking up, to the many bunches of dark purple fruits.

They ordered the descent of the fruits and the removal of the juice. They obtained a reddish wine, that soon became the diet for the tribe.

Itaki called the fruit Açaí (Iaçá inverted) in memory of her daughter. He raised the prohibition and the tribe began to prosper again. Nowadays that population is known as Belém, in the state of Pará, Brazil.

What is Acai?

Acai (pronounced AH-sci-EE) is a type of berry that grows only in the Brazilain Amazon rain forest. The berry is small and roundish in shape with a deep, rich black and purple color. It looks a little like a grape only darker and smaller. The Acai berry has a big seed and very little pulp.

Acai has been used in many forms, but mostly in energy drinks, energy bars, and ice cream. In Brazil the fruit is normally eaten alone, or consumed in juice form.

It's true that big things come in small packages; Acai has more protein than an egg, 33 times more antioxidants than wine grapes (6 times the antioxidants of mangosteen), increases energy, improves digestion, and many more benefits.

What are the benefits of using Acai extract?

It would be impossible to list all of the benefits of Acai extract, but here are a few:
• Higher energy levels
• Increased stamina
• Improved mental clarity and focus
• Acai is an all-in-one multivitamin and mineral supplement
• Six times the antioxidant levels of mangosteen and 33 times the level of red wine grapes
• High fiber levels
• Acai has a compliment of essential fatty acids which increase good cholesterol while maintaining or even reducing bad cholesterol
• Acai has even been thought to improve sexual function
• Acai extract contains more elements than the juice and stays more bio-active than the freeze dried versions
• Boosts the immune system
• Cleanses and detoxifies your body

What else is in the Acai extract product?

Nothing. Acai extract is 100% Acai. It is not weakened and watered down by making a liquid juice out of it.

Who can use Acai extract?

Everyone. According to observations adding Acai extract to the diet is no different than adding any other natural multi-vitamin, except for the benefits of course.

It is important to note that children, pregnant women, and anyone who has any health concerns about this or any other product should consult a physician first.

Hawaiian Ola Noni is a 100% pure Noni product that you can take via a capsule delivery system. No Longer do you need to drink terrible tasting Noni juice, that most people describe as "un-drinkable". Not only that, but with the Acai juice you have to refridgerate it and you have to carry it with you to and from work. That sure is not convenient. Also the sticky cap and juice creates a cleanup issue.

Containing over 140 different nutrients, Noni naturally contains antioxidants such as vitamin C. Some of the conditions Noni is reported to help include:

Some of the nutrients which naturally occur in Noni are:

- Xeronine, which supports protein structure and strength and is thought to be largely responsible for Noni’s anti-cancer reputation.

- Damnacanthal, which is a potent antibacterial and antiseptic agent and has been shown in a laboratory setting to inhibit certain processes which take place at the onset of cancer.

- Polysaccharides, which stimulate the immune system and have exhibited anti-tumour and antibacterial properties in laboratory settings.

- Scopoletin, which dilates blood vessels and lowers blood pressure, as well as relieving pain.

Noni naturally contains several vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A and C, Niacin, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, and Calcium.

Amazing Noni Fruit Benefits

This pulpy little berry has gotten some serious media attention for its nutritional profile. In general terms,Noni is associated with some important health benefits, such as improved resistance to disease. By boosting the immune system,Noni’s rich nutrient profile helps boost the body natural defences.

Noni Berry Increases Energy

With the immune system strengthened, many users of Noni have reported increased energy levels and greater stamina. Since most people get too few antioxidants in their diets, their overall health often suffers. However, the decrease in health may be so gradual that it goes unnoticed. Packed with antioxidants,Noni not only helps to restore overall health, but also boosts energy above previous levels.

Noni Berry and Cholesterol

Noni is also rich in essential fatty acids. A large body of research indicates that these fatty acids help to reduce harmful LDL cholesterol, while supporting levels of the beneficial HDL cholesterol.

Other Health Benefits of Noni

Noni contains Glucosamine, a building block of cartilage, and Celadrin, which helps support membranes and cushion joints. These two compounds help generally to strengthen the body and help maintain many of the body’s tissues.

Although results vary from person to person, most experience results within the first week or two. Below are some common benefits from Noni:

Thousands of years ago, the original settlers of French Polynesia set out to row across the ocean and settle new villages. Setting out in their canoes, they could only take what they needed to survive. Noni fruit was among the most important pieces of cargo they brought with them and was seen as a necessary provision for starting a new village. Noni was an important food and medicine, leading them to call it the queen of the canoe plants.

Noni grows throughout parts of Southeast Asia, Polynesia, Australia, and even up into China. Although there are as many names for Noni as there are places that it grows, the proper name of the plant is Morinda citrifolia. Noni is its Hawaiian name.

Amazingly, there is a traditional use for every part of the Morinda citrifolia plant. Hawaiians have used the fruit to control fevers, boils, and numerous diseases, and even to make a shampoo to treat head lice. Throughout parts of Asia, the leaves were used to treat coughs, nausea, and even arthritis.

Despite the array of traditional uses and its long history as an important medicinal plant, Noni remained relatively unknown to the West until about 1996. Since then, commercial Noni has become available to consumers in over 50 countries, where it is sold by over 200 companies. Within this period, Noni has become the subject of scientific research and this research continues to reveal the plant’s healing properties.

Morinda Citrifolia - Noni - Defenition

Morinda citrifolia, commonly known as great morinda, Indian mulberry, noni (from the Hawaiian language) or aal (in Hindi), is a vine-like tree of the Rubiaceae family (dicotyledon plants).

Noni Habitat

Noni is native to Southeast Asia but also spreads to neighboring India and the Pacific islands. The plant grows well on rocky or sandy shores. It can resist to saline conditions as well as drought or secondary soils. It is therefore seen in a large variety of habitats: volcanic terrains, lava-strewn coasts, clearings or limestone outcrops. Like other mangrove and coastal plants, the Noni plant stabilizes the soil and provides shade for shorter plants to grow.

Noni Tree Description

The Noni tree can grow 5-9 meters tall with flowers and fruits that bloom all year round. The flowers are small and white, while the fruit is a fleshy yellow fruit.

Noni Fruit Description

The noni is a fruit with a pungent odor. It is oval and reaches 4-7 cm in size. At first green, the fruit turns yellowish or even white as it ripens and contains many seeds.

Noni Consumption

Despite its smell, the fruit is nevertheless eaten as a food and, in some Pacific islands, even a staple food, either raw or cooked. Southeast Asians and Australian Aborigenes consume the fruit raw with salt or cook it with curry. Seeds are also edible when roasted.

United States and Canada has now bagen marketing noni as a heath food item.

Noni Health Interests

The recent discovery and study of the chemical Xeronine has shed light onto Noni’s traditional reputation. According to the research of Dr. Ralph Heinicke, Xeronine is a chemical produced in the large intestine which strengthens and reinforces protein structure. Proxeronine is the precursor to Xeronine in the body. Applying Proxeronine to the skin stimulates Xeronine synthesis which speeds the healing process and helps to remove dead tissue. This explains Noni’s traditional use in treating burns, wounds, and bruises. After the liver, human skin stores the largest amounts of Xeronine. (Note: Some scientific evidence suggests the existence and helath benefits of Xeronine, however the FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive.)

Noni is known to contain over 140 different nutrients, although only a few of them are well-understood by science. These include some lesser-known chemicals called Anthraquinones and Damnacanthal, a chemical which has been shown in laboratory settings to inhibit some chemical reactions that mark the onset of cancer. However, Noni is also a rich source of several vitamins and minerals such as Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant.

Noni also contains the natural antibiotics Acubin, Alazarin, and Anthraquinone, as well as the antifungal Caprylic and Caproic Acids. Noni also contains Beta sitosterol and Scopoletin which promote healthy circulation and help maintain the health of blood vessels.

While Xeronine helps to explain Noni’s reputation as a brain stimulator, the fruit also contains Scopoletin, which is linked to increased levels of Seratonin, a neurochemical known as the mood molecule. Deficiencies of Seratonin are linked to problems like depression, suicide, anxiety, over-eating, schizophrenia, and patterns of violence and addiction.

Among Noni’s most well-understood properties is its role as an antioxidant. Much of the current research into Noni’s antioxidant and anti-cancer potential is ongoing at institutions like the University of Hawaii and the University of Chicago. Although most of the current Noni research regarding cancer takes place in Hawaii, the Morinda citrifolia plant is getting attention from universities as far away as Pakistan and Papua New Guinea.

Are there any know side effects of noni?

We have never heard of anyone experiencing problems or side effects from using any Noni products. If you are seeing a doctor while taking Noni, you should inform him or her of all nutritional products you are taking.

What is the difference between Noni Juice and Noni Capsules?

We offer Noni in capsule form only. Noni Capsules are made from the whole fruit, including the juice and the pulp. The Noni Juice must be refrigerated and has a shelf life of one year as opposed to the capsules which have a shelf life of two years. Noni Juice does not taste very good and many people can not stomach drinking it. Also it is not very conveninent to carry it around through out the day.

Can pregnant women and children take noni?

Absolutely! Noni is a natural product with no known health risks. We have never heard of any child or adult experiencing health problems from taking Noni. Generally children take smaller quantities as adults, according to their weight. Pregnant women are taking Noni without any difficulties and have reported health benefits from taking Noni during their pregnancy.

Can pets take noni?

Yes! Simply open the capsules and mix with a very small amount of food, allow them to eat it first thing in the morning, and wait 1/2 hour for their regular meal. Another way is to mix with water and give on a spoon. We generally recommend starting animals on small amounts, 1/8 to 1/4 capsule per day.

How much noni goes into your powder capsules?

Around 10 lbs of Noni fruit are needed to obtain a pound of high quality Noni powder.

When is noni harvested?

Noni is harvested throughout the year although one will get less fruit during the winter months.

Is your noni organically grown?

Our Noni is grown using organic and sustainable methods. It is very rare to see anyone using pesticides or chemical fertilizer on Noni trees. This is because Noni fruits are not very attractive to pests when they can snack on much sweeter mangos, papayas and bananas nearby. Noni fruits only attract insects when they stay on the tree too long and begin to turn bad.

What part of the noni plant is used for your products?

We use only Grade "A" tree ripened fruits. They are wild harvested, naturally farmed or organically grown. We process these fruits following traditional Hawaiian methods in the highest standard FDA compliant facilities for your quality assurance.

When and how often do I take noni?

Personally we find it to be most effective when it's taken early in the morning before breakfast. Taking two Noni capsule is the equivalent of drinking an ounce of juice.