Friday, 17 February 2012

MAQUI BERRY BENEFITS


Maqui Berry, the fruit with the highest antioxidant index [ORAC] and diverse health benefits, is taking Asia by storm. Enquiries are growing as news of this purple color fruit spreads rapidly throughout Asia including Malaysia, Singapore, Philipines, Hongkong and Thailand.
 
These super berries, which have been harvested by the Mapuche Indians for thousands of years from jungles of Patagonia region of South America, have been recognized for its medical values.  
Studies show that its ORAC value is higher than red wine and blueberries respectively by 5 times and [more than] 6 times. The berry with antioxidants level that is closest to Maqui Berry is Acai Berry - has only 1/3 ORAC value.

The beneficial effects of Maqui Berries on human health may be wide ranging as it is packed with anthocyanins and polyphenols. As the most potent fruit, naturally it is effective in preventive oxidative stress, reducing allergic reactions, reducing oxidized LDL (bad) cholesterol, protection against cellular, and protection against inflammation damage.