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Acai Berry Products Contain Viagra List of Banned Products

sarita — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:34:55 +0000

Canadian television has notified viewers that certain acai berry products, including acai weight loss and anti-aging supplements are impure, and that they contain trace elements of slidenafil, also known as the prescription drug Viagra. Many of these acai products are available for purchase throughout North America through the Internet. Serious side effects can occur when Viagra is combined with other medications, so steer clear of these products until we have more information.

Anti-Aging Acai Berry
Guarana Blast
Brazilian Pure
Anti-aging Vital Rez V
Weight Loss VitalAcai
Dietary Supplement Acai Power Blast
Muscle Mass

CTV News | Health Canada warns against using certain acai products.

Acai Berry Health Claims and ORAC Value

sarita — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:07:35 +0000

You’ll often see acai berry products described as having an ORAC value. ORAC (or Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) is a way to measure antioxidant capacity in fruits and vegetables. As you may know, the acai berry is known to contain high levels of antioxidants and thus, a high ORAC value.

Marketers of acai berry and other products suggest that because of the high ORAC level present in the food or drink, it has disease fighting properties. Chicago Tribune health expert Julie Deardorf reveals the truth behind the claims of some acai berry product marketers.

“It is true that plant-based foods contain phytochemicals with antioxidant properties, and people who eat large amounts have a lower risk of developing chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and cancer.

However, “just because a food or beverage scores well with the ORAC test doesn’t guarantee that it can cure, treat or even prevent disease, though it certainly warrants further investigation,” said Diane McKay, an antioxidant researcher at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.”

Julie’s Health Club: Health claims: Antioxidant drinks.

Oprah’s Acai Trademark Infringement Complaint

sarita — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:50:21 +0000

The entire mess of acai berry supplement marketers (aka scammers) has been somewhat difficult to follow. Basically what happened is that dozens of acai berry supplement makers have inappropriately used the names of Oprah Winfrey, Mehmet Oz and Dr. Perricone to market their products.

Straight from Oprah.com, this article details the complaint filed by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Oz on how they never sponsored or endorsed the acai berry or other dietary supplements.

“Harpo, Inc. has filed this lawsuit to let consumers know that these internet marketers are willfully using the names of well-known figures to deceive the public. Neither Ms. Winfrey nor Dr. Oz has ever sponsored or endorsed any acai, resveratrol or dietary supplement product and cannot vouch for their safety or effectiveness. It is our intention to put an end to these companies’ false claims and increasingly deceptive practices.”

The Truth About Oprah, Dr. Oz, Acai, Resveratrol and Colon Cleanse – Oprah.com.

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Acai Berry Weight Loss Hype: Know the Facts

sarita — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:12:39 +0000

One of the reasons why the acai berry has been associated with scams is because of the false claims. Acai berry produce makers and distributors have been found to invent or bend scientific information to support their claims that the acai berry is key to losing weight.

What do the experts say about the acai berry and weight loss? Basically, there’s not enough scientific evidence of acai’s ability to promote weight loss any more than another antioxidant-rich fruit.

Here’s what health expert Martica Heaner says about the acai berry weight loss hype:

“As far as weight loss goes, there’s no plausible mechanism that has been shown for why acai berry products might aid weight loss. Fruit can help with weight loss because it is high in fiber and nutrients and has few calories. Once fruit is turned into juice, however, it becomes another sweetened drink, often adding surplus calories to a diet that can lead to weight gain, not loss, if not monitored.

While many ask, “Is the acai berry a superfood with super benefits,” perhaps the real question is this: “Is any food a ‘super food?’”

Beware of the Hype on Acai Berries – MSN Health & Fitness – Weight Loss.

Acai Berry Products All Just Marketing?

sarita — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:43:47 +0000

This article makes some interesting points about the nutritional aspects of acai berry juices, the way acai products are marketed, and the unsustainable farming practices. It suggests that acai is largely a “Girl from Ipanema” fantasy and that the nutritional value is mostly fabrication or spin. Acai, it suggests, is simply part of a marketing trend involving products from faraway lands such as noni, goji berries and mangosteen.

Certainly there are unscrupulous players in the acai berry supplement industry, but the article makes blanket statements about the superfruits as a whole. Are the health benefits received by acai consumers worldwide just the claims of people who “have been had?”

“In truth, what we’re guzzling by the gallon is masterful marketing. Rather than being a “global wonderberry,” acai might better be described as an overhyped jungle juice that’s no better for your health than the average orange. Instead of the happy tale of the little berry that could, the acai phenomenon is really just the latest example of how time and time again we turn off our brains and open our wallets when we’re presented with a bottle of exotic “superfruit” juice that’s been packaged as some kind of shortcut to immortality.

In other words, we’ve been had.”

Pulp Fiction – Page 1 – MSN Health & Fitness – Nutrition.

Acai Berry Products Contain Viagra List of Banned Products

Latest Acai Berry Supplement Scams

sarita — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:02:15 +0000

A few companies that should be on your acai berry scam radar are Advanced Wellness Research/Netalab, Crush/TMP Nevada and Amirouche & Norton. The first two sell health supplements have led consumers down a path that has become all too familiar. Unsuspecting acai supplement buyers provide their credit card information for a “free” 14-day trial, only to find they are unable to cancel while their credit card accumulates charges. Amirouche & Norton is an Arizona-based marketing company that allegedly created false advertising and endorsements for acai berry products.

“The Illinois lawsuit against Advanced Wellness Research/Netalab regarding health supplement sales alleges it ”buried the terms and conditions at the very bottom of the Web page in small print or via a Web page link existing independent of the purchasing page.”

Customers provided credit or debit card numbers to pay for the shipping of their free trial, which in many cases cost them more than they imagined. That’s because after a 14-day trial period, they were enrolled in the subscription program if they didn’t cancel.

Canceling was a chore or even impossible, authorities allege.

Neither company delivered the free trial product ”within a reasonable time,” giving consumers limited or no time to try the supplement, according to the lawsuits. In some cases, authorities allege, customers didn’t even receive their free trial until more than 14 days after they ordered it, or never got it at all.

If you don’t cancel in time, your credit or debit card is billed each month for a new supply of acai, ranging from $30 to $90.

Once you catch on, good luck stopping the recurring charges.”

Authorities look into acai berry supplement ads — themorningcall.com.

Acai Supplement Scam Reminder

sarita — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:04:13 +0000

We haven’t reminded our readers about supplement scams lately, but it’s always worth a refresher. Because of the booming popularity of acai, some companies have taken advantage of consumers in various fraudulent ways. Supplement ingredients could be questionable. Your credit card information could be misused. Customer service doesn’t exist as these companies bill for acai supplements one month after the next.

Here’s an excerpt:

“Another scam that people complain of is getting billed for supplements they did not want after signing up for a free trial. The only thing I can say about this scam is to make sure you know what you are signing up for when you get something “free”. We both know that this world doesn’t run on giving things away for free so if you get something for free, there is always a price. In the case of health food supplements of many types, the cost of the free trial is a recurring monthly shipment that is not free. This is the same thing you get into with getting CD’s from Columbia House so it is nothing confined to the health supplement industry.

With supplement trials and recurring shipments, all you have to do is cancel your shipment before it gets charged to your credit card. If you do get pills you didn’t want, make sure you don’t open them and contact the company to find out what you have to do to return them. All reputable companies will accept returns.”

Be Smart When Buying Acai Berry Products – Amazon Acai Berry.

Finding Edible Alternatives To Acai Supplements

sarita — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:25:00 +0000

If all the bad press about acai hucksters has kept you away from trying acai supplements, consider a delicious (and less expensive!) alternative.

The highly versatile powder form of acai can be added to almost anything. It is perfect for putting in brownie , cookie and pancake batters. It’s also amazing in fruit smoothies. For example, a blueberry-acai smoothie with low-fat yogurt, ice, and fruit juice. You can even sprinkle it over hot cereal!

How about a delicious acai cocktail? Several vodka producers have been marketing acai-infused alcoholic drinks as well as some fabulous cocktail ideas. Start off with an acai-infused vodka, mango juice, lemon and agave syrup. Relatively simple, but quite tasty.

Acai Vitamins – Beware of These Companies That Don’t Provide Pure Acai

sarita — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:05:46 +0000

Oh how many thousands of people have complained about how they’ve been scammed by various Acai vitamins company.

Some people say it’s their fault for not having done their research. But I do feel for them. After all, it’s easy to put your trust in a website that looks very professional and sometimes imply that some famous people are endorsing their product.

But all this must stop. And if you plan to buy Acai supplements, it should stop with you.

Make sure that when you do purchase Acai berry products, you do your research first. Listed below are different ways to see if the company you’re buying from is legitimate or not.

1. Go to the Better Business Bureau website’s pages on consumer complaints. Type the company’s name and you should get some info about that company. If there’s only one complaint on the site, it’s best to look for other consumer review websites as it might just be a fluke.

2. For some reason, people don’t do this second way to find out about a company. But one of the best ways to see if a product is really what it claims to be is to go to amazon.com. Not all Acai berry companies sell on amazon, but many of the legitimate ones do. You can then read the reviews that people have about them.

3. Be aware that different supplements have different ingredients. What I mean is that it is possible for something marketed as Acai vitamin to actually have less than 50% of Acai in it. If you want the full benefits of this berry, you should always look for one which has 100% organic Acai ingredient. Then and only then are you assured that you are getting the highest quality product.

Always get your Acai berry vitamins from reputable shops. Click here now to discover legitimate companies known to sell quality Acai products.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Aimee_Faust

Acai Berry Pill Scam – How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off

sarita — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:32:53 +0000

In the past several months, there have been glowing endorsements on morning and afternoon talk shows of this purple berry found in Central and South America. This little purple berry is called the Acai Berry. It is known to be loaded with antioxidants saturated fatty acids.

The Acai Berry is known as a weight loss product, an energy booster and can help with various other ailments. With just one little berry, it is no wonder more people are getting on the bandwagon to sell these product and find others willing to part with their money to ‘help’ sell this product as well.

Do Your Research

Now, before thinking of purchasing this product or selling it, the best thing anyone can do is research. Right now, if you type on Acai Berry into Google, you will see over a millions links or websites dedicated to this berry. And, there are also over two hundred thousand Acai Berry Scam links and websites. A lot of these site are also trying to use “implied” celebrity endorsement from celebrities like Oprah and Rachel Ray.

If anything, this will tell you to be careful when it comes to making a purchase or even thinking about selling the Acai Berry. Right now, there are a lot of Acai Berry MLM Programs. Now, don’t get me wrong, some of these MLM programs really want you to make money. The only thing is, it is up to you to do your homework and find out which MLM company is not a scammer.

Free Trial Shenanigans

Then, there are websites that offer a free trial of Acai Berries. This sounds great. I mean, we all want to get something for nothing, right? There is a catch though. As you know, products do not ship themselves and this is where they free turns into a profit for the company wanting to give you something, for nothing. Oh, and it gets better.

Further down the road, once you have that free bottle of Acai Berry pills or juice, you might be see a charge on your debit or credit card for something you had not anticipated. So, you call the company and they ask if you read the fine print! You got it. It is up to you to read the fine print when making any offer. This even goes for selling or purchasing the Acai Berry which is so popular and in high demand.

Unsure of what to make of the Acai Weight Loss craze? I don’t blame you. For a clearer picture of what the acai berry can do for you, click here. Sandra Parker is the co-author of My-Weightloss-Journey.com.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sandra_Parker