Can acai berry cause constipation?

Acai berry has proved to be a natural treasure of health benefits. Acai berry’s health benefit include  combating and deterrence of diseases like cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension, heart disorders, anti-aging, better energy and sex drive. But there are many questions in internet about can acai berry cause constipation?

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) have said that “Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints in the United States. More than 4 million Americans have frequent constipation, accounting for 2.5 million physician visits a year. Those reporting constipation most often are women and adults ages 65 and older."

If you are concerned whether consumption of acai berry fruit , juice or supplements can cause constipation you can put down your hesitations to rest. The good news is that the Acai berry not only has no constipating effects, but it also can ease your existing constipation conditions. However if you don’t drink adequate water when you consume lots of acai berries you might constipate due to lack of water.

Acai berries have a good amount of proteins that help to improve the digestive process. It is also full of dietary fiber that can help relieve constipation and digestive congestion. Acai berry seed fiber content in the Acai berry is much higher than the pectin fiber of apples. Therefore Acai berry is a far better constipation reliever than other fibrous fruits and colon cleansers.

How to prevent constipation :

To overcome constipation:

• Avoid eating constipating foods
• Take a source of good bacteria
• Eat fiber-rich foods like fruits and vegetables
• Avoid eating meat
• Avoid taking laxatives
• Drink a lot of water
• Go to toilet as soon as you feel the urge
• Exercise
• Learn to relax

Reference: 
http://www.ehow.com/facts_4780669_health-benefits-acai-berry.html
http://www.berryacai.org/acai-berry/acai-berry-acai-berry-seed’s-fiber-alleviates-constipation

http://www.berryacai.org/acai-berry/acai-berry-acai-berry-seed%E2%80%99s-fiber-alleviates-constipation
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