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that the acerola fruit can help you lose weight, protect against cancer
and heart disease, and boost your immune system with more vitamin C
power than an orange?
Similar in appearance to a red
cherry, the acerola fruit originates from Mexico and from Central and
South America. It contains over 150 phytonutrients and is one of the
richest sources of vitamin C on the planet. In fact, it far surpasses
oranges in vitamin C potency!
Green, unripe acerola
packs 1500 to 4000mg of vitamin C for every 100g compared to oranges,
which contain only 50mg of vitamin C per every 100g. Oranges fall short
in essential vitamins and minerals as well, containing only half the
amounts of magnesium, potassium and pantothenic acid.
The Importance of Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps fight infections, strengthen the immune system,
prevent blood clots, regenerate damaged skin tissues, build collagen and
reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Acerola fruit is a
traditional remedy for scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency.
According
to the University of Maryland Medical Center, vitamin-C rich diets help
to reduce your risk of cancers, especially of the breast, skin and
cervix. Such plentiful concentrations of vitamin C make it an excellent
preventative for heart disease. Acerola regulates cholesterol levels,
protects against atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and stops
blood clots from forming. The anthocyanins in acerola (responsible for
the fruit's red hue) also help treat the common cold, gum infections,
sore throat and hay fever. Anthocyanins have proven anti-inflammatory
properties, and can relieve headaches and fever as well as ibuprofen or
aspirin do.
Acerola provides a highly absorbable form of
vitamin C because it contains bioflavonoids, which help the body more
readily assimilate antioxidants.
Valuable Health Benefits
Acerola has been shown to improve metabolism, and normalize blood
pressure and heart rhythm. Its folate content helps to regenerate new
cells, and the copper it contains aids in iron absorption.
Acerola is also brimming with vitamin A and beta-carotene; two antioxidants that help:
- improve vision
- prevent cataracts and retinal hemorrhages
- alleviate arthritis
- act as anti-cancer agents
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The dietary fiber in
acerola helps clear waste from the intestines, thereby soothing
constipation, diarrhea, and many kidney and liver conditions. Acerola
even activates anti-stress hormones, making the fruit a useful treat
when depressed or anxious.
Acerola can even aid weight
loss. Not only is it low in calories, fat, and sodium, it's high in
nutrition. In addition, it speeds your metabolism and regulates
cholesterol and blood sugar levels, it helps reduce your risk of obesity
and supports your weight loss goals.
Acerola has also
been praised for its anti-viral and astringent properties. It is used
in cosmetic products to help fight aging, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation
and acne.
What Science Says About Acerola
The few studies have been conducted so far on acerola have provided some impressive findings. One study published in 2011 in Plant Foods for Human Nutrition proved that the acerola fruit protects against oxidative stress, which causes premature aging and disease.
The Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology published a study that found that acerola extract helped stop the growth and spread of lung cancer.
Adding acerola to your daily fruits and veggies may help boost
your health. If the taste is too tart, dip the fruit in honey or
chocolate for a tasty treat. Cheers to your health!
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