Review
Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) in Health and Disease: A Critical Review.
Lucas Fornari Laurindo, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Adriano Cressoni Araújo, Elen Landgraf Guiguer, Arijit Mondal, Gabrielle Bachtel + 1 more
ReviewNutrients2023
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Research Facts
Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) in Health and Disease: A Critical Review.
Lucas Fornari Laurindo, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Adriano Cressoni Araújo, Elen Landgraf Guiguer, Arijit Mondal, Gabrielle Bachtel + 1 more
Review · Moderate · 2023 · Nutrients
Findings

This review of existing research found that açaí contains phenolic compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies showed potential benefits for heart, liver, brain, and kidney health, plus protection against oxidative stress—though most evidence comes from lab and animal studies, with limited clinical trials in humans.

Design: Review
Evidence: Moderate
Journal: Nutrients
Methodology

This is a critical review that analyzed existing in vitro, in vivo, and clinical trial studies on açaí's bioactive compounds and health effects rather than conducting new research.

Funded By

Funding not disclosed in abstract