How to Take Acai Berry Softgels
The acai berry comes from the acai palm trees of Central and South America and is sought after for its antioxidant properties. The berry itself is a reddish-purple fruit and is related to other more common berries such as blueberries and cranberries. In order to obtain the acai's purported antioxidant benefits, you'll need to ingest it. This can be done in several different ways, with the softgel offering the quickest rate of digestion.
Instructions
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Obtain your supplements from a reputable source. Look for a product that contains the juice of the pulp and skin. Avoid products that use extracts from the seeds, because the seeds are not normally consumed.
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Read the product label for appropriate dosing instructions and count out the correct number of pills. If the front of the bottle reads, "1,000 mg," that may mean per serving, which may require you to take more than one pill at a time.
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Swallow the pills with a glass of water. Many manufacturers also suggest that you take your pills with a meal.
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Tips & Warnings
Choose a softgel that is made from the purple acai berry, which has more antioxidants than the white version of the berry.
There is no official recommended daily dosage for acai berries. Several manufacturers recommend between 1,000 and 2, 000 mg per day. The FDA does not keep records on dietary supplements and recommends that you contact the manufacturer for specific information regarding their product.
If you have food allergies to other types of berries, you may want to avoid acai berries.
Acai berries themselves, when ingested in moderate amounts, have no known side effects but be cautious of other ingredients that may be in your supplements.
Acai extracts may not have as many benefits as taking a supplement that contains the whole berry in freeze dried form.
