Acai may counter oxidative stress and boost lifespan, in fruit flies
date:Aug 23, 2012
The study published inExperimental Gerontology aimed to assess theantioxidant properties of fruit and berry supplements and juices using commercially available products.

Led by Dr Alysia Vrailas-Mortimer of Emory University, USA, the team initially tested the effects of several antioxidant products including vitamins, coenzyme Q10 and lutein on the lifespan of specially bred fruit flies, that are prone to suffer from oxidative stress and so have an lower than average life expectancy.

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