Everyday new discoveries in medicine and health seem to come from the rain forests of South America. In addition to being the lungs of the earth, it is one acaiof the least explored areas of the world. One of the newest discoveries is the Maqui Berry  also called the Maqui super berry.Maqui comes from the Chilean rainforests called Patagonia. Patagonia is one of the most unpolluted places in the world. The local tribes have known the Maqui benefits for many years. They use the stems, leaves and berries to cure various ailments. The Maqui berry seems to have the most antioxidant properties.

The body produces free radicals when it consumes oxygen. Free radicals are a chemical thought to harm healthy cells and accelerate the effects of aging. Think of slicing open an apple. If you leave it exposed to oxygen, it turns brown. That is because it’s oxidizing. If you dip it in lemon juice, the aging effect  is slowed. Antioxidants stop or slow the damage done by free radicals.Various fruits are known to have high antioxidant properties. They include well known fruits such as grapes and blueberries. These were eclipsed in value by mangosteens, goji and last years star, the acai berry. Maqui Berry has nearly twice the antioxidant value of the acai, which is why it is thought it will soon replace it as the super fruit of the new decade. It has loving been dubbed the Maqui super berry.