Acai (pronounced “ah-SIGH-ee”) is a reddish-purple fruit the size of a small grape that grows in the jungles of South America.
Recent research has uncovered additional benefits, such as reducing exercise-induced inflammation and decreasing fatigue during endurance exercise. In a recent study from the University of Florida, 40 healthy men were given a supplement containing 300 mg mixed tocopherols, 300 mg flavonoids, and 800 mg of the omega 3 fat DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) for 14-days (5).
Over the past few years, researchers have been studying the relationship between calcium intake and body fat. Owing to changes in a hormone called calcitriol, it has been theorized that ingesting extra calcium might increase fat utilization and decrease the formation of body fat.
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is potent antioxidant compound found in green tea that is finding its way into more and more fat loss formulas because of its ability to enhance fat loss.