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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. | 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. | + | Most people know that vitamin C has powerful antioxidative powers. |
| − | 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. | + | *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, aid in skin care, and preserve eye health.<br> | ||
| + | In addition, camu camu is purported to protect against the following health problems: | ||
| + | *arthritis | ||
| + | *atherosclerosis | ||
| + | *cancer | ||
| + | *depression | ||
| + | *diabetes | ||
| + | *gum disease | ||
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[[Category:fruit & vegetables]] | [[Category:fruit & vegetables]] | ||
Revision as of 13:42, 23 November 2011
Special Precautions of Camu camu
To date, very little is known about the possible adverse effects of camu camu consumption. However, 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 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, aid in skin care, and preserve eye health.
In addition, camu camu is purported to protect against the following health problems:
- arthritis
- atherosclerosis
- cancer
- depression
- diabetes
- gum disease
