Recently, the acai berry has been touted and marketed as a dietary supplement. Companies sell acai berry products in the form of tablets, juice, smoothies, instant drink powders, and whole fruit. Acai provides:
- increased energy levels
- improved sexual performance
- improved digestion
- detoxification
- high fiber content
- high antioxidant content
- improved skin appearance
- improved heart health
- improved sleep
- reduction of cholesterol levels
More dubious claims include reversal of diabetes and other chronic illnesses, as well as expanding size of the penis and increasing men's sexual virility and sexual attractiveness to women. Acai is most commonly marketed as a weight loss product.
In 2008, lawyers for The Oprah Winfrey Show began investigating alleged statements from supplement manufacturers who suggested that frequent Oprah guest Dr. Mehmet Oz had recommended their product or other acai berry products in general for weight loss. |
