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Camu Camu - 60-70g Powder

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This revered Amazonian fruit has only recently become famous throughout the world because of its very high vitamin C content, however the berries of the Camu Camu tree have been used by traditional Amazonian Indians for hundreds of years. 

  1. High in vitamin C  - immune, collagen, tissue cells, 
  2. Aids in relieving pain
  3. Treats infections
  4. High in antioxidants
  5. Liver health

Long Description

The main habitat of the Camu Camu shrub is on the border of Peru and Brazil, where it thrives in the swampy floodplains of the Amazonian rainforest. Because this shrub grows over rivers and waterways it is an ideal fruit for fish, and it is thought that its name originates from the onomatopoeic sound a fish makes when it plucks one of these fruits from the surface of the water or from a low hanging branch. The fish are also thought to be responsible for dispersing the plant throughout the rainforest through their favouring of the fruit. 

The Camu Camu berry was utilized in traditional medicine, but not very extensively. Indigenous people of the rainforest did not advocate the fruit very much because of its sour and acidic taste not being as easily taken as something which is milder tasting. Therefore there is not much history on tribal remedies regarding this fantastic fruit, other than its use as a pain reliever, treatment for infection, and to promote long life. After 1957 when the enormous vitamin C content was discovered in Camu Camu the ministry of Public Health in Peru conducted their first nutritional survey of this highly nutritious and medicinal berry. Almost overnight, Camu Camu became an indispensable fruit internationally – becoming something people sought out medicinally and also as an area of further research.

The Camu Camu fruit is rich in Vitamin C and contains up to 60 times more vitamin C than an orange ( 750% of our daily recommendation per teaspoon). The Camu Camu berry is also an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, and various amino acids. Besides the vitamin and mineral content, the fruit is also rich in anthocyanins and ellagic acids, flavonoids and has very strong antioxidant activity. 

Camu Camu's vitamin C content is by far its stand out compound - currently the highest known vitamin c food in the world. Ascorbic acid ( Vitamin C) stimulates white blood cell production, which significantly boosts the immune system, and is also a key component in collagen production, which helps to repair and develop cells, tissues, and organs. The collagen production factor makes it a modern beauty tonic utilized in many skin treatments and oils.

Camu Camu is also well known for its ability to improve liver health, due to the presence of a compound called 1- methylmalate which aids in treating liver injury, fighting against liver disease and malfunction of the liver. Camu Camu has also been found to be beneficial for depression, as vitamin C is a cofactor required for the conversion of tryptophan to 5-hydroxytryptophan in serotonin production. This amazing berry also has powerful antioxidants and antivirals which can help fight against gum diseases. Carotenoids which are additionally found in them specifically slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration and visual acuity loss. 

 

Dosage

1tsp 1-2 x per day as food supplement (breakfast/ lunch)

Vitamin C and immune support throughout day and blood sugar balancing effect

Sour



Ingredients

Powder: Myrciaria dubia



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02/27/2023
Alice
South Africa South Africa

Incredible!

I love this product! I immediately felt energised after drinking the dose in some water and the taste wasn’t bad at all.