What Have You Heard About the Acai Berry?

Updated on November 16, 2009
L.G. asks from Chandler, AZ
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It's supposed it be a great way to lose weight when combined with a colon cleanse. The people i talk to at the store seem to think its good but what do you all think about it? Has anyone actually used it? I would love to hear fom you. Thanks

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M.C.

answers from Albuquerque on

I have been using the Acai Berry Pills, Colon Cleanse Pills, and Quick Flush colon Cleansing Pills for 2 months without any effect. If anything, I have been having more headaches and stomach issues since using the pills and am dizzy all of the time. Once I stopped taking them these problems went away.

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S.L.

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Acai is a super anti-oxidant - I am a certified herbal consultant and the company whose herbs I work with have a new super-nutrition beverage (good even for pregnant and nursing women) that contains acai along with camu camu and five other rainforest herbs. That is ALL that is in it - NO preservatives, fillers, chemicals or synthetics. It's all certified organic as well. Check out the Zamu on my website: www.shootingstarherbs.amazonherb.net and feel free to contact me with any other questions. It's the best acai product you will find available anywhere.

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A.S.

answers from Flagstaff on

I hear the Acai Berry can be good for you but be careful with colon cleanse I work with a general surgeon who frowns on things that offer to "cleanse" your colon, he said they are the worst thing you can do for your body, the best way to loose weight is with a healthy well balanced diet and exercise please consult with your family doc before trying any loose weight quick tricks. These surgeons see way too many young ladies with colon problems once they use these colon cleanse products! good luck!

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J.J.

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Acai tastes great in smoothies and have good nutrients, but don't rely on it to lose weight. Good old fashioned exercise and eating healthy with portion control works best. Which you already knew. :) A friend lost 15 pounds in a month just by cutting out all fast food. Keep in mind, the people in the store you talked to are there to sell you things.

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D.F.

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I did try it. WORTHLESS.
In fact, my mouth broke out. I dont have ANY alergies to ANYTHING but I got bumps in my mouth and the back felt like it was rotting away. It wasnt of course, but it was painful. Even if you don't have those reactions....it's worthless. Just REALLY good advertising! =)

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N.C.

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Hi L.,
I really hate to be a dark cloud, but I have to tell you what happened to my husband. I don't know if you are going to purchase acai berry through the heavily advertised company, but if you do PLEASE read all the fine print and be VERY careful. My husband got caught up in their advertisement and ordered it and gave them our credit card number. WOW, what a HUGE mistake. He got the first few bottles and realized he really didn't want it cause he was more interested in cleaning his system out not loosing weight. Anyway, he attempted for four months to cancel his order and they gave him bad phone numbers and sent him running in circles. They stopped sending him product after the first two months but continued to bill our credit card for six months. Finally we worked very hard with our credit card company and they credited our account for all the charges, about $700.00. And finally now after seven months we no longer see them charge our credit card for product they don't send us cause we canceled early on. The strangest thing about this company is they had a dozen different company names that they go by, so it made things difficult for us to identify and explain to our credit card company. Luckily we have good credit and a good credit card company.
From the angle of how the actual herb works, sorry I cannot comment. We got so turned off by feeling cheated and scammed my husband didn't ever try the actual herb.
My advice to you would be, if you do end up trying it get it from your local herb store not from the Acai Berry company.
Sincerely,
N.

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M.K.

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I have been taking Nature's Virtue for a while now and I have lost 22 lbs and have KEPT if off. I also don't cramp or bloat from PMS anymore. (I just count to 28 better). It is a cleanser as well as giving you vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and it's all natural and organic fruits and vegetables. Go to www.healthnutzs.com which will lead you to the product. Check it out. It worked for me!!!

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C.W.

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I have used it before and honestly I could not tell a difference with anything. But, you should try it anyway everyone's bodies are different and react different to certain things. Hope this helps some.

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A.D.

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Eating berries even acai is great for weight loss because of the fiber and low glycemic index. that said check out quackwatch.com about colon cleansers and supplements with acai which have been the subject of lawsuits. As a dietitian I feel the healthiest way to "cleanse your colon" is to eat a fiber rich diet, plenty of fluids and exercise! Cheers, A.

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B.W.

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I want to address something else also in your post. Do NOT take any herbs while you are still breastfeeding, if not, ok. Anything you take will pass down. Secondly Acia berry is a scam. of all my friends and myself-there is no difference.

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L.M.

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If you do some research online, you'll find it's a yummy fruit with a lot of antioxidents in it...very good for you. Losing weight I don't know if that's proven yet but they can't hurt as a fruit. A properly done colon cleanse can be a good aid, but be wary of many of the products out there...consulting a reputable naturopath would be best for something like that.

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K.C.

answers from Phoenix on

Hi L.,

From my experience, it's not about one thing that you put in your body to make you healthy or lose weight. It's about putting all healthy things in your body, exercising daily, and drinking enough water.

Acia berry is good, but I don't understand why they bottle it all! Bottling anything they have to heat it and that changes the properties, of the berries, why not get the real berry and juice it or make a smoothie with it.

Both my parents have lost 20 pounds in about 3 months following the 80 10 10 diet, and I am slowly starting to phase into it as well. My sister that is 25 is doing it as well and has never felt healthier! Basically it's getting back to nature and feeding your body live food. When food it cooked it takes most of the nutrients out of that food. I have been sensitive to dairy, wheat (glutin), and meat for many years, and have suffered with digestion, stomach ulcers, possibly fibroids for about 3 years, and finely getting hope and feeling better on a raw food diet. We make at least 2 smoothies a day and also have a green smoothie as well ( includes spinach or other fresh greens.) We have stopped buying processed foods as well because they have so much junk in them. It's definantly a lifestyle change but it's alot of fun and really works to bring the weight off and make you feel better. Also it has cured diabetes in people when they put all this good food in their body.

So anyways, I have been trying Shakeology in my smoothies and it is so yummy and gives it a little added boost in nutrition. Some things you just can't get in the produce section.

If you want more information about this diet or shakology please let me know. There is also a book it's called 80 10 10 Diet.

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M.G.

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I tried the Acai Berry and the cleanse with zero results! Waste of money!

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T.J.

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The Acai product that I took is not like the scam products that I believe people are talking about out there. It is a good product and helped me get a jump start on eating healthy. The product is pricey and worth it but I cannot afford it - even being a distributor. But I do want to share with you a free website that has changed my life forever. Nutrimirror is the website that I use. I am losing weight and cannot believe how easy it has been! I have struggled many many many....years with weight loss until now! Check out the website I think you will like it. You will learn so much. Good luck and keep me updated on your success. Oh, one more thing they have a support system somewhat like mammasource.

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