There is the potential to protect against Alzheimer’s disease by using the right antioxidants. Antioxidants are found mainly in fruits and vegetables. However, acai fruit is known as #1 source of antioxidants on the planet; pomegranate is the second best source. When you combine these two fruits into a juice, you get a powerful and healthy product.
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder, which affects parts of the brain that control thought processes, memory, and language. It is important to realize that there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. According to The Alzheimer's Association, there were more than 5 million people with Alzheimer’s disease living in the United States in 2007. About 4.9 million of them are older than 65 years of age. To compare, previous nationwide estimates showed 4.5 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease. This is a 10 percent increase. Moreover, considering the fact that 78 million baby boomers are in their early 60s , more and more people may develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Based on solid clinical evidence, researchers are certain that brain cells are destroyed by production of a pathologic protein called amyloid. Amyloids produce free radicals that damage cells, impair their function, and eventually cause cell death. However, anti-oxidizing agents may prevent oxidative cell damage and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Supplementing one’s diet with antioxidants, such as acai, is a promising approach for slowing disease progression to the extent that oxidative damage may be responsible for the cognitive and functional decline observed in Alzheimer’s disease.
