Packed with more antioxidants than acai, mangosteen, goji, noni or even chocolate, Maqui (Aristotelia Chilensisa), is the ultimate super berry. In fact, according to independent studies (Brunswich labs), this tasty little berry boasts the highest Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) value of any botanical.

ORAC refers to a method of measuring the capacity of a food to deliver antioxidants to the body. The system is brought to us by the scientists at the National Institute on Aging (National Institutes of Health). As you may know, antioxidants reduce oxidative damage, including the damage caused by free radicals.

Acai berries have amazing health giving properties because they are full of anthocyanins and antioxidants that benefit the consumer in many ways. However the health benefits of the maqui berry outweigh those offered by the acai berry because they contain far more antioxidants and similar amounts of anthocyanins.

Antioxidants found in fruit, vegetables and berries assist in the prevention of oxidation and free radicals (high energy particles). They occur naturally in the body but can be increased by artificial means such as smoking, bad diet, pollutants and toxins. Free radicals cause a chain reaction around the body that can damage cells that cause many disease such as cancer, neurological disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, fatigue and heart disease.

One of the most pristine and beautiful places on the planet, Patagonia also is a region of harsh climate conditions. It is here that the Maqui evergreen has evolved, thriving even standing up to sub zero temperatures. Thus we have a true super berry, powered with antioxidant producing phytonutrients.

Antioxidants play a significant part in the free radical theory of aging so higher amounts in our bodies can have a positive anti aging effect on us.

In North America this super berry’s power available in various vitamin like supplements, and it provides the base of a whole food liquid supplement (called AVIA) formulated by Dr. Kenneth Kroll, a Harvard M.D board certified in anti-aging. However it is used, the Maqui Berry is an amazing example of the hidden botanical treasures being discovered on our planet.

The original Maqui Berry based liquid supplment, AVIA, provides nutrients and extracts that work in synergy to stimulate the body’s own production of natural antioxidants, allowing for a higher level of effectiveness than ever seen before in a liquid health supplement, according to Brunswick Labs. The organic, whole food liquid supplement also supports cardiovascular health and works as a thermogenic that may reduce swelling and support weight loss. AVIA is the first of a a new generation of health supplements to be offerd by Synaura International.

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