We are always trying to find the quick fix to losing weight. I have been watching my web stats and noticed that my previous article on the Acai berry continues to be the most popular. I get information as to what search led the reader to my blog and there is a definite trend. The reason that article is so popular is that people are searching for scientific evidence that the Acai Berry is not the latest in a long list of things that people erroneously believe can help them lose weight. I wish that my article could have been a little more definitive. The best I could come up with is that I didn’t find anything, which in and of itself doesn’t mean that such scientific research doesn’t exist, I just couldn’t find it.

The second reason people are searching is to look for side effects, and again, trying to find information that actually provides that feedback is extremely tough to find. Many sites promise, but fail to deliver any definitive information that will assist the consumer in making an informed decision as to whether the benefits outweigh any potential downside.

In today’s economic environment, we don’t want to spend our hard earned money on something unless we are sure that it will provide the desired results with minimal negative impact. So more people are taking the time to do the research to ensure that they get the most value out of any product they purchase. What it does suggest is that since so many people are looking for this answer without apparent success, that maybe that elusive scientific evidence simply doesn’t exist.

To those who are now howling with disbelief that I could make such a bold statement, I invite you, if you have the proof of this berry’s effectiveness in weight loss condcuted in scientfic studies, then bring it on. I’d love to see these studies and examine them to determine whether I have been missing out on something that would assist me in living a healthier life. In fact, that is what I have been searching for, so would love to be able to blog about finally being able to look at actual case study data.

I will not discount anyone who has used one or more of the products on the market and has felt better, have improved vitality and have lost some weight, but without the control of a case study, there are several other factors that you as an individual may not be taking into account. And what works for one may not work for someone else. But, I have to ask myself, if this is a wonder food, why is it only recently on the radar?

Another doubt creeps in from the fact that not long after Oprah champions the acai berry on her show, it becomes national news that she has gained weight and tipped the scales at 200 lbs. Don’t get me wrong, I understand how that can happen. We have watched Oprah struggle with her weight over the course of several years and she has periods where she appears to have it under control, and I admire how up front she is with her audience on her trials with weight. I also admire her for continue to fight to get the answers not just for her own sake, but to share with all of her viewers.

Don’t you think if the acai berry worked as well as all of the hype, that Oprah, for whom money would not be an object in this area, would not hesitate to put it to good use? She could have truckloads of fresh berries flown in on a daily basis if she wanted to, but she doesn’t. Ask yourself why.
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The first thing that I learned is that the pronunciation of the Acai berry is (ah-sigh-ee) because every page visited gave that information. The other information readily available is that it is recommended by Oprah and Dr. Oz. Great! But I’m not looking for celebrity endorsements, I’m looking for genuine statistical data and studies conducted to back the claims as well as any side effects that have been experienced. As my doctor will tell you, I react very strangely to things and have to proceed with caution before jumping on anyone’s band wagon.

Side effects? Yes, several of the sites provide the description that they offer information on side effects and offer warnings to read their information before purchasing the product. Well, once you go to the site, they all seem to mention that you have to be careful in the selection of the product because not all are created equally. All, funnily enough, seem to offer their top 3 candidates and the reasons why they were the top pick(s). All relate the findings of top 3 to be based on “personal” experience. The impression that they are trying to make is that they have a group of people that have personally tried all of the different brands available and that they found the biggest bang for the buck with the 3 that they are promoting on the site. Not one provides any comments of those that did not come up to scratch. One site even is posted under the guise of “a group of girls in the office decided to try. . .” and lists the names and the amount of weight lost in the time frame, along with the points of cholesterol that were lowered. They also gave the top 3 and didn’t mention those that didn’t make the cut.

Need I add that everyone’s top 3 are different? Also, when you click the link to go to the site offering the product, there are certain similarities. All offer a free trial. All offer the trial opportunity as long as you proceed within 5 minutes of having reached the site. Not one provided the cost of the product should you decide after the free trial to continue its use. Smack of MLM (Multi-Level Marketing) anyone? It’s not that I am completely against the MLM sellers, but would like to find some objective information and not be under the gun to make a decision to purchase until I’ve had a chance to read through the site.

In all my searching, I did find a couple of sites that come closer to the “unbiased” information that I was seeking on the topic. Acai Berry Products does provide a comparison of products and does not have links to any other sites. However, it does not provide information on the products offered by the MLM sellers. They do provide a link to another site as a good information source, but the site has several pages with “coming soon” messages on them, so I’m not sure how they can be considered and “expert” source when they don’t say much on the topic.

One other little tidbit, apparently the Acai berry has the flavor of chocolate, but needs to have fruit or sweetners added because otherwise it would taste like muddy oil. A chocolate flavor that doesn’t taste good, just can’t be chocolate. So, after all of my searching, I am still confused about the effectiveness, side effects, and pretty much everything else to do with the Acai berry, so I’ll just return to the land of fiction and continue working on the Where in the World is Misfit McCabe? promotion and writing the sequel to Misfit McCabe.

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