It grows in tiny clusters like a grape; but this tiny berry has much more to offer in terms of nutrition than any grape ever could. While it is a part of a family of respected fruits, such as the blueberry and cranberry, the acai berry is certainly in a class all its own. It used to be that only those who were native to the Central and South American regions where the fruit grows plentifully were able to enjoy the benefits of the acai berry.

If you know anything about acai berries, chances are what you’ve heard has had something to do with weight loss. And while all the hype surrounding what the acai berry juice can do to help the body shed pounds is true, there is much more the acai berry can do for the body than just this.