Question by : Is the Acai Complete 6 diet a scam?
I found a website advertising the Acai Complete 6 diet! Has anyone tried it? If so does it really work? Thanks!
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Answer by Kittysue
There is NOTHING in Acai that leads to weightloss. This has been one of the biggest diet scams in the past 20 years. The non profit Center for Science in the Public Interest has already proven Acai has nothing to do with weight loss and even CNN did a special report about this
http://articles.cnn.com/2009-03-23/health/acai.berries.scam_1_advanced-wellness-research-acai-weight-loss-claims?_s=PM:HEALTH
“Claims of weight loss are unfounded, said the CSPI.
“There’s no evidence whatsoever to suggest that acai pills will help shed pounds, flatten tummies, cleanse colon, enhance sexual desire, or perform any of the other commonly advertised functions,” according to the organization’s press release.
Acai’s popularity has surged on bogus marketing claims, said Jonny Bowden, a certified nutrition specialist and author of several health books.
“Virtually every berry — blueberry, strawberry, goji, acai — are anti-inflammatory and high in antioxidants,” Bowden said. “This particular one is exotic. It’s found in Brazil. It’s been marketed to have more of a magic ingredient. It’s been over-hyped and marketed to death. There are claims to curing cancer, curing baldness that is all over the place.”
Like most berries, acai has good nutritional qualities, but “there is not a drop of research” that supports marketing claims that it prevents weight gain and facial wrinkles, Bowden said.”
If you want to try for yourself NEVER buy it online. Most sites will just charge up your credit card and not send anything, or sign you up for a 5 year subscription billing you at $ 69.99/month for 5 years with NO way to get out of it for that “free trial”. You can find Acai in any health food store if you want to see for yourself it’s not going to do anything
Acai is a berry – you get the same amount of antioxidants and vitamins if you eat fresh blueberries or drink pomegranate juice or green tea
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The marketing strategy for a good Acai company should not revolve around weight loss. And, you should also be leery of free trials. You may want to try a trusted brand that offers a money back guarantee instead.
The Acai berry is good for you. It is a fruit, but unlike some other fruits, it has a very high antioxidant level. It also contains healthy fatty acids, dietary fiber, and amino acids. It can increase your energy level and improve your overall health.
So, in short you may want to add it to your daily regimen as a supplement, not as a weight loss aide.