But I'm skeptical! If it's too good to be true - it usually is!

I'd trust your instincts on this. There are many berries that are nutritious. Acai berry is being heavily marketed right now and is very expensive. There's really only one way to lose weight. Take in fewer calories than you expend. There is no magic pill (or berry)/

Google for scams related to Acai - you'll get a ton of hits. Lots and lots of issues. Check with your state attorney general.

Nope. Diet & exercise is working just fine without fake miracle products. It's hard work, but it's good work.

The acai sales people like to tout all the antioxidants and the supposed health benefits, but there is no substitute for increasing fruits and vegetables in your diet for health & weight loss purposes. For the price of their expensive berry juice, you could buy lots of healthful fruits and vegetables that not only contain a wider variety of nutrients & micronutrients, but the fiber benefit too. In short, buy blueberries, cherries, beets & their greens, turnip greens, collards, butternut squash, etc. You won't tire of eating all the variety available in the produce section.

Also, seems like the pendulum swung too far regarding antioxidant benefits. Now the research coming in says antioxidants have their downside too. More is not necessarily better. (Wonder if we'll see the same thing re Vitamin D & Omega 3s in a few years?)

Antioxidants may inhibit muscle functioning

Antioxidants aid tumor growth

free radicals necessary for proper insulin uptake

We bought two bottles a couple of years ago, very expensive! But we followed the directions on drinking a glass every day, not to lose weight, but to feel better, and nothing happened. We laugh about it now. It's pretty much a scam even if it could be good for you.

Thanks to all of you that replied. I appreciate it. Awm - I will check out the links. We won't be ordering any acaiberry!