The acai berry grows in clusters on the acai palm, a genus of 25–30 species of palms native to tropical Central and South America. These tall, slender, and attractive palms can grow 15–30 meters tall, with leaves up to 3 meters long. The prime commercial source of acai comes from the area where several rivers converge within the Amazon estuary, emptying along the northeastern corner of Brazil into the Atlantic Ocean between the states of Para and Amapa.

Acai is a small, round, dark-purple berry with amazing nutritional properties. Its appearance is similar to that of a grape, but it has a smaller amount of pulp and a single large seed. Scientific experts have referred to the acai berry as the most nutritious and powerful food in the world. See similar questions...

Yes, with an ORAC score of 1,027 per gram, the acai used in Mona Vie boasts the highest ORAC score against the superoxide free radical of any fruit or vegetable tested to date. The superoxide free radical has been implicated in the age-related decline of joint function. The acai fruit is the star among other well-known antioxidants, such as blueberries, grapes, red wine, green tea, cranberries, blackberries, and pomegranates. See similar questions...

Hair grows in cycles. Not all hair on our bodies is visible at any given time. Your hair growth cycles are unique to you, as well as to different areas of the body being treated. There are three distinct phases of hair growth: 1) active growth, 2) a brief dormant period, and 3) a resting period. When a hair follicle is in the growth phase, it can be seen. Eventually the hair although still visible, detaches from the root and will fall out. Then the cycle begins again. See similar questions...

The main reason why Acai Roots tastes so much better than any other Acai products in the US is because it was formulated by very demanding Brazilian locals. We know it sounds weird, but after many tests with both Americans and Brazilians in the US we concluded people enjoy our product much more than the other brands available in the US. See similar questions...

While all the fruits contained in Mona Vie have unique properties that benefit your body, the acai berry has become the “headliner” fruit because it is packed with nutritional value—proteins, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and trace minerals. It also has a low glycemic index. So complete is this berry that the Brazilian people living along the Amazon can survive on it as their sole source of food and demonstrate amazing vitality and energy. See similar questions...

In the spring time, a vegetative root of bamboo, called the culm (essentially its trunk) begins its growth (from where is was stored as food in the roots of the previous year). As the bamboo culm grows, branches develop at the nodes (the number of branches at the nodes is an important taxonomy characteristic in identifying bamboos – though there are variations). The life cycle of bamboo is more or less defined and regulated. See similar questions...

Hair grows about 1/2 inch to one inch per month but can vary depending on the season and general health of the person. Excess body heat from regular exercise has been known to make hair grow faster. See similar questions...

Mineral accretion growth rates are typically from one to several centimeters of new rock per year, depending on the surface area of the structure. The rate at which the coral grows depends on the amount of current, the size of the structure and the species of coral. Typically, growth rates are about 3 to 5 times faster than normal. See similar questions...

A potato plant is a vine that grows above ground with the actual potato growing from the roots under ground. See similar questions...

Mold requires nutrients, water, oxygen and favorable temperatures to grow. These nutrients are present in dead organic materials such as wood, paper or fabrics; from wet construction materials including wood, concrete, drywall, carpet or wallpaper; and from some synthetic products such as paints and adhesives. See similar questions...