The latest Superfood fad — acai berries — are claiming to help with everything under the sun, but can they really work to fight depression?

There are no complete studies involving the novel acai berry, so evidence claiming that acai berries cure depression is only anecdotal.

Other studies, however, have shown that a healthy diet and exercise can immensely help people with depression. The famous Mayo Clinic said simply walking for a little while each day, or doing other physical activity like cleaning the house or shoveling the driveway can make a person fell much better. The clinic said physical activity gives people a sense of accomplishment that they may be lacking because of their depression. Exercise also gets blood vessels working, sending more oxygen to the brain and the rest of the body.

Diet researchers also say depression and food are deeply intertwined. Doctors said people missing key nutrients such as amino acids, vitamins and fatty acids are much more susceptible to depression. People feeling depressed may just have a vitamin deficiency.

The facts show that aside from being full of powerful antioxidants that help clean the body of the gunk of everyday life, the acai berry is full of crucial nutrients. Acai berries contain more omega-3 fatty acid than salmon per pound — an essential nutrient for brain function. It has vital amino acids that help the body absorb vitamins. Acai berry juice and supplements also contain good natural calories that keep people full and ready to be active instead of starving themselves.

So, while acai berries might not “cure” depression, but the properties of the superfood have been proven to help those with depression. Herbal supplements like St. Johns Wort and ginseng have long been used to stop depression symptoms without any clinical studies. So many researchers are grouping the acai berry along with other natural supplements when it comes to fighting depression.