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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 phophorus. Among Camu Camu’s naturally occurring nutrients are many important minerals including calcium, phosphorus, potassium and iron. Benefits include: | |
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Essential for energetic body and sharp mind |
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Helps maintain a regular heart-beat and healthy nervous system |
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Research shows these minerals may relieve irritability and mood swings |
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Helps regulate acid-alkaline balance |
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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.
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