Vitamin C
is just the beginning. In addition to providing 30 times
more vitamin C than an orange, Camu Camu also has ten
times more iron, three times more niacin, twice as much
riboflavin and 50% more phosphorus. Among Camu Camu’s
naturally occurring nutrients are many important
minerals including calcium, phosphorus, potassium and
iron. Benefits include:
- Essential for
energetic body and sharp mind
- Helps maintain a
regular heart-beat and healthy nervous system
- Research shows
these minerals may relieve irritability and mood
swings
- Helps regulate
acid-alkaline balance
- Deficiencies may
result in nervousness, anxiety, fatigue mood changes
and difficulty concentrating
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Study References:
• Zapata, S.Mlk, et al. “Camu-camu Myrciaria dubia (HBK)
Mc Vaugh: chemical composition of fruit.” J.Sci. Food
Agric., 1993, 61 (3); 349-51
• Franco, M.R. and T. Shibamoto. “Volatile composition
of some Brazilian fruits:umbu-caja (Spondias Citherea),
camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia), araca-boi (Eugenia
stipitala), and cupuacu (Theobroma grandiflorum.” J.
Atric. Food Chem. 2000 Apr: 48(4); 1263-65.
• Justi, K.C.k et al. “Nutritional composition and
vitamin C stability in stored camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia)
pulp.” Arch. Latinoam. Nut. 2000 Dec:50(4):405-8. |
