Other Names: Araca d'agua, Araza de Agua, Cacari, Camo Camo, Camocamo, Camu-Camu, Camu-camu Negro, Guapuro Blanco, Myrciaria dubia, Myrciaria paraensis, Psidium dubium, Rumberry.<br>Camu camu is a shrub that grows in swampy or flooded areas of the Amazon rain forests of Peru, Brazil, Venezuela, and Colombia. The fruit and leaves are used as a medicine.
==Special Precautions of Camu camu==
To date* If you suffer from gout or other uric acid-related conditions, very little is known about the possible adverse effects of camu camu consumption. Howevermay exacerbate the symptoms, thereso be sure to consult a medical professional before adding it to your diet.*There's some concern that camu camu may interact with drugs used in chemotherapy treatments.
==The benefits of Camu camu are==
This fruit is packed with potent phytochemicals and , flavonoids, essential amino acids, nutrients, and vitamins such as... *Serine*Valine*Leucine*Vitamin C . In fact, the camu camu contains more vitamin C than any other known fruit in the world—approximately 2 grams of vitamin C per 100 grams of fruit. That's 50 times more vitamin C than a Florida orange.
Most people know that vitamin C has powerful antioxidative powers.
*Antioxidants are prized for their key role in anti-aging. They are able to neutralize harmful free radicals in the body—while at the same time supporting a healthy immune system.
*Now, scientists are suggesting that camu camu may also improve your cognitive performance and reduce short-term memory loss associated with aging. It also * enhances mental well-being and alertness.*Proponents claim that camu camu can boost the immune system, * anti-viral (fights cold and flu)* Arthritis.*Asthma.*Cold sores.*Common colds.* [[anti-inflammatory]] (eases arthritis and other inflammatory diseases)* aid in skin care, and preserve eye health.<br>In addition, * Helps prevent cancer. The rich antioxidant profile of camu camu is purported to protect makes it a powerful defense against cancer-causing free radical damage as well. Synthetic forms of the following vitamins found in camu camu simply do not compare to the synergistic healing nutrients found in camu camu.* Promotes eye health problems:. An all-around support for the nervous system, camu camu can help maintain healthy eyesight and prevent degenerative vision loss.*arthritismay relieve infertility in men*promote fertility in women* relieve chronic diseases such as Crohn's and Parkinson's.*protect against atherosclerosis*protect agains cancer*helps for depression
*diabetes
*gum disease
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