The Maqui Berry

Maqui Berry: Another Purple Super Fruit

The phenomenal success of the acai berry has stimulated a resurgence in the quest for more "super" fruits. This should come as no surprise, after all there are many thousands of fruits and plants on our world that are yet to be evaluated for their herbal and medicinal content and for their health value. I think this quest was spurred on by the discovery of the health benefits of the antioxidants in red and purple grapes. Since that time fruits with super high levels of antioxidants have been sought after and you can be sure the search for more sources will continue.

For those of us that have already experienced the benefits of natural fruit and herbal supplements, great finds like the acai berry and the maqui berry make a wonderful addition to our regular daily health habits. Purple seems to be the key color for fruits with high levels of antioxidants and the maqui berry is another purple fruit in this category. The health benefits of antioxidants is becoming so widely accepted and embraced that soon it may become standard to hear phrases such as "eating your purples" as well as "eating your greens".

The maqui berry originates in the Patagonia region of South America. What does it taste like? Due to its high levels of antioxidants and polyphenols, the raw maqui berry has a somewhat bitter taste. Drinks containing the juice from the maqui berry are always blended with other fruits and flavors to improve the taste. The fact is we here in the USA just do not have direct access to these fruits from South America, maybe someday if demand becomes high enough. For now our best bargain is the supplements being made from these super berries. This berry grows in wilderness areas and is not yet cultivated on a large and controlled scale.

Just like the acai berry, if you do not want to make a purchase yet then your best bet is the trial offers. Like most trial offers these include just the cost of shipping and handling and yes they also include subscriptions if you do not cancel after the trial period. These automatic subscriptions are how the suppliers offset the cost of all the free trial offers that go out all over the country. If you are concerned about not being able to cancel these trial offers then read the article on this site about cancelling trial offers – make no mistake about it, you are in control of these subscriptions and can cancel your subscription at anytime.

Right now the maqui berry and its supplements are harder to come by than the acai. As supplies become available this site will be offering them. Check back soon.

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