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FTC Lawsuit: No To Acai Berry Scammers!

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:22:00 +0000

The health advantages of acai berry has been widely promoted today in television and on the Internet. There are so many beneficial effects that these health products can give to the body especially in effectively absorbing the nutrients from food intake and cleansing the body of harmful toxins. Acai berry contain essential amino acids that greatly helps in improving muscles of the body and regenerating the energy needed by the body.

The dietary fiber it provides can help solve digestion problems. It also contains other nutrients that our body requires such as phosphorus, calcium and vitamins A and E. This is also a good source of antioxidants such as polyphenols and anthocyanins.

Acai berry provides antioxidants that are far greater than what we could actually get from common sources such as red wine and grape fruits. The ingredients found in these products helps in counteracting the effects of harmful practices such as unhealthy eating habits and smoking. It can also be used as an anti aging solution because of its healthy effects that can greatly help in preventing diseases.

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The following news release was posted on the FTC website yesterday. It’s a much anticipated and necessary blow (although very late) in the battle against the plethora of Acai Berry Scams that have been preying on desperate consumers for nearly 2 years now.

The headline does sounds promising, but if you read the news release, you see they are announcing a lawsuit against a SINGLE COMPANY! There are dozens of companies participating in these scams. We do hope the message being sent will scare some others out of the business, but if prior such actions are any indication, we doubt it. Check back next week and we’ll have an update on the repercussions.

FTC to Announce Action Against Internet Marketers of Acai Berry Weight-Loss Pills and “Colon Cleansers”
Millions of consumers who are anxious to lose weight or prevent cancer have seen the ads: “…USE WITH CAUTION! Major weight loss in short periods of time may occur,” or “detoxify your organs,” and break down and remove “toxic waste matter which may have been stuck in the folds and wrinkles of your digestive system for years and years.” Come and learn from the victims themselves what the “free” trials of these products have cost, and how the Federal Trade Commission and the business community are taking action.

WHAT:
The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Monday, August 16, 2010, at 10 a.m., to announce a lawsuit against a company that marketed acai berry weight-loss supplements and “colon cleansing” supplements by promising consumers “free” trials of the products.

WHO:
David C. Vladeck, Director, FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection Martin Elliott, Senior Business Leader, Payment System Risk, Visa Inc. Two consumers who lost money on “free” trial offers promised by this company.

WHEN:
Monday, August 16, 2010, 10 a.m. (The room will be open 30 minutes early for media set up.)

WHERE:
Federal Trade Commission, Midwest Region
55 West Monroe Street, Suite 1825
Chicago, Illinois

Call-in Information:
The toll-free phone number in the U.S. and Canada is (866) 363-9013, the confirmation number is 94253184, and the chairperson is Gail Kingsland. The lines, which are for media only, will open at 9:45 a.m. CST. Please reference the confirmation number when joining the call.

PRESS CONTACT:
FTC Office of Public Affairs
202-326-2180

A Popular Fruit

Sam — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:39:10 +0000

The acai berry is the fruit of the acai palm which mainly grows in the swamps and floodplains of central and south America. It is a small, round dark purple fruit which grows to be about one inch in size and looks similar to a grape. The pulp surrounds one large, singular seed which makes up about 80% of the fruit. The food is harvested by the native populations of South and Central America and is an important part of their diet. It is also popular in the western world as a dietary supplement due to it’s high nutritional properties having found to be rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids and amino acids.

Superfood Not Miracle Food

While many people sing the praises of the Acai berry for it’s excellent health benefits it is well worth reading the facts about the berry before jumping into any radical diet. Marketers would have you believe that it is a miracle weight loss cure and would try and sell you a product or pill based on the recognition of the name “acai”. The truth is that the acai berry has several great nutritional benefits which can actually help your digestive health. As part of a diet product that contains other necessary factors such as fibre it could help a person to lose weight and improve their overall health. However while it is considered a super-food because it is power packed with goodness it is not going to cause a quick, miracle weight loss as some would have you believe.

Benefits of the Acai Berry

Sam — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:16:15 +0000

The Acai Berry is a very nutritional fruit that contains many vitamins and other nutrients which make it very healthy for you to consume. It contains everything from protein, fiber, and omegas to vitamin A, vitamin C, and antioxidants. These massive amounts of nutrients are what means the Acai Berry so nutritious. It does everything from cleansing your system, to slowing down the aging process. You will sleep better at night and feel more refreshed during the day. It helps to reduce Cholesterol levels and helps improve your circulatory system.

With all of these health benefits it’s easy to see why so many people are taking the Acai Berry on a daily basis. The positive results of the Acai Berry can be seen almost immediately. Others will notice the improvement in your health as well. It will show in your hair and skin. If you want to improve your health, consider taking the Acai Berry and begin seeing these results for yourself.

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Giving Acai Berries A Try

Sam — Sun, 23 May 2010 06:06:03 +0000

Some people just naturally turn away from popular things because they think there has to be something wrong with it just because everyone is talking about it. For example, with acai berry it is sometimes the case that people who see this product will always turn away just because they don’t believe what they hear. The result is that people like that miss out on so many good things in life that might be the very thing that will turn their life around for the better once and for all. If that is the case when they finally try it they will wish that they listened earlier.

Don’t Be Suspicious of Acai Berries

The very best way to discover whether people are telling the truth about something is to try it yourself. Within reason it is possible to put all of the doubt to rest when you determine that you are not going to let anyone make your decisions for you. With Acai berries you can make the decision yourself and you will find out that this little gift of nature will be just the things you need to turn your thoughts and attitudes around about how you do or do not take care of yourself. You can really make a difference in your life if you do it.

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I Love My Acai Berry

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:51:49 +0000

I have been trying to find ways to get the acai berry into my diet every day. I have heard that a lot of people take supplement pills. To me, it seems like I should be able to do something that seems like it has more mass to it, like putting it into some kind of a berry shake.

Maybe the taste is not something I would like. I think the Forms of Acai just leave it open to finding the right combination for each individual person. I know that I want to best thing for my body, and that would be any kind of pure acai.

Here are some other articles I found on acai:

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My Diet Is Full of Acai

Julia Miller Health News Is Not Real! Scam!

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:10:23 +0000

There is probably nothing more frustrating for most people then to try and lose some unwanted pounds and failing time and time again. People try all sorts of different diets and fads but it is usually more effective to go a natural route. The Acai Berry has long been known that it has good effects on the human body but has only recently been recognized as helpful in losing weight. It is an all natural product so there are no side effects that a person has to worry about with it. A lot of people have already experienced good results by adding it to their diet.

Read more about this nasty scam here:
Acai Berry Scams Latest: Fake News Reports
julia miller health news

Learning About The Benefits of Acai

Sam — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:42:02 +0000

My husband and I have been on a mission to improve our health. We began our plan at the start of the year since we resolved to lose weight and exercise. We are having lots of fun with our exercise program. We ride our bikes in the neighborhood when we get home from work or take our dogs for a long walk. I have been trying lots of new recipes that include fresh vegetables and protein. I have been reading a great deal about the benefits of acai and am planning to order some of the supplements that are made from this amazing little berry.

More info about Acai Berry:

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How Does Acai Compare to Other Juices?

Sam — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:39:09 +0000

I was curious about the antioxidant levels in acai. There was a study done comparing antioxidant capacity against other drinks. It found that acai was lower than pomegranate juice, concord grape juice, blueberry juice, and red wine. It was about equal in antioxidant capacity of black cherry or cranberry juice, but was higher than orange juice, apple juice and tea. I thought this was interesting. Especially since I love grape juice and it is cheaper than acai. There must be some other wonderful reason to buy acai juice. I can find lots of info on where to buy it, but I need more dietary info.

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Visa’s wise decision against acai

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:55:08 +0000

Responding to the huge number of consumers continuously complaining about being cheated in the name of free acai trials, Visa shut accounts of over 100 acai companies indulging in such frauds.

These companies lure the customers by offering a free trial of acai products. They are made to believe that they only have to bear the handling and shipping charges. This they have to pay through their credit card. Well, once the card details are obtained, these immoral merchants force their low-grade products on the hapless victims month after month.

This forced continuity is cleverly hidden in small print or at times on the next page. So, by signing up for the acai free trial, apparently the customer has subscribed to this rut. The ease with which you can cancel this is in complete contrast with the signing up process! In most cases, where the customers in spite of many efforts have not been able to cancel, have had to change to another card.

To learn more on the topic of acai, visit these links:

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Visa with an intention to end this tomfoolery to the extent possible, has decided to shut down the scammers. Hopefully this should help the customers from falling into the free acai trap and also benefit from the genuine acai sellers online. It is a wise and praiseworthy decision by Visa!

Acai Berry as Source of Anthocyanins

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:45:55 +0000

Acai berry contains a high concentration of Anthocyanins, a phytochemical previously found in high concentration only in red wine. This chemical is believed to fight heart disease which was found to be in much lower occurrence in people who habitually drink red wine even though they are customary smokers and eat diets that are high in cholesterol and saturated fats.

Acai berry pulp has been found to contain ten times to thirty times more Anthocyanins than red wine of the same quantity. This was proven with the study done by various analysis conducted health experts worldwide.

If you want more information — and let’s face it, who wouldn’t? — go to one of these sites:
The Acai Berry – Is it a Miracle?
Drink Up – Acai Juice Can Be the Difference-Maker
Acai Berry: Bad News?
Acai Berry: Don’t Spoil The Party!