Frequently Asked Questions
Do you ship internationally?
Yes we do! But we are not responsible for any custom fees, duties or taxes that a foreign country may impose.
Expiration Dates?
The expiration date of any given product varies depending on the shipment. Generally speaking, expiration dates on acai and other supplements range from 1 1/2 years to 3 years.
Acai for Weight Loss?
Acai Berry was named the #1 superfood by Dr. Perricone because of high antioxidants, healthy fats, fiber, amino acids, and trace minerals. You can read more about acai at the following website...Superfood - Acai berry.
Unfortunately there are a number of Acai scam sites out there making outrageous claims, such as "drop 30 pounds in a week", "Oprah's diet secret", etc. None of this is true and we want to be honest about that right up front. You can not take Acai and just expect 30 pounds to magically disappear in a week.
Our product, Perfect Acai is 100% freeze dried Organic Acai, with no other ingredients. Many of our clients are using the Perfect Acai for better energy, better sleep patterns, reduction in pain from inflammation, boosting the immune system, and better skin. Interestingly, clients are often surprised that they do end up losing weight when taking the Perfect Acai. Here is why.
First, the Perfect Acai gives you more energy. If you have more energy you will be more active and if you are more active you will burn more calories. Second, the Acai does help the digestive system and may improve regularity. There is a slight cleanse that can happen and this may help with weight loss. Third, the Acai is a powerful antioxidant which may help repair cells that have been damaged by free radicals. As we age our body oxidizes and we become less efficient in our ability to burn the food we eat for energy. The Acai can help turn back the clock a little and get our cells working a little better and increase our metabolism. Also, some clients notice a reduction in appetite.
How does Perfect Acai compare to all the other Acai supplements?
We have no doubt that you will find cheaper Acai supplements, but you will NOT find a higher quality Acai supplement. We don't say that to brag or be arrogant, we have simply kept the Perfect Acai so pure, that you really can't make a better Acai supplement. We start by picking only certified organic Acai berries from the Amazon rainforest. We remove the seed (which makes up 90% of the berry) as it has very little nutritional value and no one in the Amazon ever eats the Acai seed. The Acai puree we are left with (made from only the skin and pulp) is frozen within 24 hours of being picked, so it retains its full nutritional value. We then freeze dry the Acai to turn it into a powder. Freeze drying allows us to remove the water without applying any heat or adding any drying agent. Finally we take the freeze dried Acai powder and put it into a vegetable capsule without using any fillers or flowing agents. This means we do NOT have magnesium stearate, silica, rice or other added ingredients. Short of going to the Amazon and picking the Acai berries yourself, you really can not get a more pure form of Acai.
So, it is possible that a company could at some point offer an Acai supplement of equal quality to us, but you really can not make something more pure than pure freeze dried Acai in a capsule with no other ingredients.
How many capsules should I take and when?
In terms of dosage, most of our clients do 4 capsules a day - 2 in the morning and 2 more in the afternoon. The Perfect Acai is food itself (pure freeze dried Acai), so it may be taken with food or by itself. In terms of timing, we recommend taking it in the morning and afternoon because it may give you increased energy - which is great during the day, but you would not want this right before you go to bed. For this reason, it is probably best to avoid taking the Perfect Acai right before bed.
You will notice the bottle says take 2-8 capsules a day. While most of our customers take 4 capsules a day, there are three factors to help determine how much you should be using:
- Your Body Size
A 100 pound person would probably need less Acai than a 300 pound person. So, if you are of smaller build - you may find 2 or 3 capsules is all you need. - Your Diet
If you have a diet that is very rich in fresh fruits and vegetables - you may only need 2-4 capsules of the Perfect Acai. - Your Health
If you have some serious health issues and are looking to give your body a major boost, you may want to take 6-8 capsules a day. One important note, the Perfect Acai is safe in any amount - you are just trying to find the most cost effective dosage. In the end, there is no exact right amount of Acai to take in a day - you will need to experiment a little and see how you feel.
You Will Never Be Auto Billed For Anything!
If you decide to purchase the Perfect Acai, it is a one time purchase. We hope you will love the Perfect Acai and reorder in the future, but that is completely up to you! There is nothing to cancel when you order the Perfect Acai, no monthly memberships and no hidden charges
(Unless you specifically ask for auto-ship. Our auto-ship customers receive free shipping)
The confusion over ORAC???
First, ORAC values vary greatly from one harvest of fruit to another. We have seen the Freeze Dried Acai test close to 1000 ORAC per gram and other times it is 500 per gram. Take any fruit and test 10 batches and you will get 10 different scores. Other companies put the highest ORAC ever seen with their product - we feel this is misleading. We put the low value - 500 - because we know at minimum that is what you will get per gram. Your batch may be closer to 1,000 - but short of testing every bottle, we can't say exactly.
If you wanted to get all your ORAC from Perfect Acai you would need to take a lot. However, it really does not make sense to get all your ORAC from a supplement. You want to eat fruits and vegetables so you get a good mix of antioxidants. As with anything, a good mix of fruits, vegetables and supplements is always best.
ORAC is a very flawed measure. It is very easy to spike a product to get a high ORAC score. Add Vitamin C to a product and its ORAC goes sky high. Your body really can not absorb all that ORAC at once - so it is not that impressive. In addition, what is amazing about the Acai berry is the full nutritional health profile. The amino acids, protein, fiber, Omega Fats, etc - all very significant. In addition, Acai gets its high ORAC from anthocyanins - a very healthy molecule which we discuss on the site. You could take a bunch of Vitamin C and get more ORAC - but you would not get any Anthocyanins.
In the end, ORAC is a good start for comparison - but in no way provides a complete picture of the health benefits of the Acai.
