The Amazing Health Benefits Of The Maqui Berry

by Casey Wigwire

The health benefits of the maqui berry may not be as well documented as the Acai Berry. Yet. Packed with more antioxidants than acai, mangosteen, goji, noni or even chocolate, Maqui (Aristotelia Chilensisa), is the ultimate super berry.

The Medicinal Properties of Maqui Berry Maqui berry seems to have various medicinal properties such as anti-aging, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-cyclooxygenase-2 (anti-cox-2). The active principles of this berry are anthocyanins, which safeguards low density lipoproteins (also known as LDL) from oxidation, abridge inflammation, and keep our cells away from oxidative stress.

Various researches reveal that native Mapuche Indians, native of Patagonia, have used these berries to ameliorate stamina and strength. They have also used these berries to treat various ailments such as childbirth, diarrhea, fever, hemorrhoids, sore throat, tumors, and ulcers.

You can consume maqui berry in form of juice, which is now utilized as an ingredient in various health drinks available in the market. These berries seem to have the highest level of antioxidant than fruits. The antioxidant level of this berry is more or less three times higher than the antioxidant level of acai berries. These berries are also used to make medicated wine.

The anthocyanins present in maqui berries are responsible for counteracting the enzymes that destruct connective tissue, forbidding oxidants from destroying connective tissue, and repairing the damaged proteins present in the walls of the blood vessels. They maintain salubrious blood sugar level.

Antioxidants play a significant part in the free radical theory of aging so higher amounts in our bodies can have a positive anti aging effect on us.

In North America this super berry's power available in various vitamin like supplements, and it provides the base of a whole food liquid supplement (called AVIA) formulated by Dr. Kenneth Kroll, a Harvard M.D board certified in anti-aging. However it is used, the Maqui Berry is an amazing example of the hidden botanical treasures being discovered on our planet.

The health benefits of the maqui berry are incredible. They can work against aging so your skin will look younger. Your energy levels can be increased so you can fit more into your day. Weight loss. Detoxify you body and lose weight at the same time. Supports a healthy heart so you can live a long and healthy life.

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September 24 2009 | Anti-Aging | 2 Comments »