Think That All The Acai Products Are the Same? Then You Must Read This!

A lot of people say a tiny fruit is having a huge impact on their health.

The "acai" berry is cultivating an always growing juice industry.

Grapes, Blueberries, pomegranates pack powerful nutrients and antioxidants which protect the body's cells from disease and damage. But there's a new berry in town.

Earlier this month, Doctor Oz featured the acai berry on the Oprah show. The berry, found only in the Amazon rainforest, was part of his "ultimate anti-aging checklist."

"It has twice the antioxidants as a blueberry," claims Dr. Oz.

You can even find Acai Berry drinks and four ounces of the drink are equivalent to 14 fruits a day," says Woodward.

The juice tastes like a mix of chocolate and blackberries but is a treasure of nutritional values.

One customer, Natalie, tried the juice after she had surgery.

"It was like my recovery kicked into high gear. I had all this energy, got my strength back, taking my long walks," says Natalie Rent.

The Companies are careful not to make any outright health or cure claims. The FDA won't allow it. Still thousands of people swear by the stuff for everything from joint pain to a better night's sleep.

Kaiser Permanente Registered Dietician Judy Meadows says there may be a simple explanation for all the glowing testimonials. "I think it's because they're getting the nutrients their body needs, and if they had been eating fruits and vegetables they could have that same feeling. But it's an easy quick way of doing it. You can get that in other foods that don't cost as much."

Dr. Paul Clea says "The acai berry has really gained in popularity due in a large part to a lot other companies that have helped mainstream it."

Countless beverage companies are getting in on the acai berry craze.

The acai boom is not showing any signs of slowing, especially if Randy Woodward has anything to do with it. "Get it out there, yeah. I tell everybody. I'll be in a restaurant. UPS guy, it doesn't matter who it is. I just want to tell them 'Hey listen, here!'"

A 2006 study by the University of Florida showed the antioxidants in acai killed leukemia cells in a laboratory. The University is now conducting research on humans.

Cosmetic companies are also exploring the beauty benefits, for example Herbal Essences "color me happy" shampoo and conditioner use acai to prevent fading. Dermatologists started researches on its effect on skin and hair.