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Camu camu: the complete guide
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And our champion vitamin C category is… The Camu Camu! Cute, isn’t it? This super-fruit remains unbeaten in its field. You doubt it? With a vitamin C content 50 times higher than the orange and 37 times higher than the kiwi, the Camu Camu also crushes the acerola; competitor however famous for its vitamin C content.
Also known as Myrciaria dubia, Camu Camu is both the name of a fruit and the name of the shrub on which it grows.
Let’s discover together what other properties our superfood from the Amazon is hiding!
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• The benefits of camu camu
• The origins of camu camu
• Experts’ opinion
• Precautions
• Dosage
• Where to buy it ?
The benefits of Camu Camu
Our superfruit already has a great track record and the list of its virtues is constantly growing. A quick tour of the main benefits of Camu Camu!
Anti-aging function
Vitamin C is an essential component for the regeneration of collagen. The presence of it in bones, gums, cartilage, muscles, heart walls, skin and many others, allows an action on many cells of the body.
The combination of vitamins (including antioxidants) and other nutrients in combo.
The Camu Camu thus participates in improving and delaying the aging process, slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration (as well as the loss of visual acuity), reducing wrinkles and fine lines as well as maintaining the elasticity and tone of the skin! It can also play a role in the healing process in case of burns and participate in the repair of the dermis and the epidermis.
As a bonus, we reveal our secret weapon: for a supple skin, a fast healing and a conclusive slowing down of the aging process, try the combination of Camu Camu and lucuma, you will tell us about it!
Improves mood
The high vitamin C content of Camu Camu can help your brain produce more serotonin and thus improve your mood. This is also why this fruit can be a remedy for depression (if associated with low serotonin levels). In fact, we have all had the occasion to have a little slump, where nothing goes, the morale is not there. This may be due to a low level of vitamin C.
In a hospital located in Montreal, an experiment was conducted on patients showing some signs of depression. Once they received a dose of vitamin C, a strong improvement in mood was noticed in most of them.
The consumption of vitamin C also produces an anxiolytic effect. This therefore makes it possible to fight against stress and anxiety.
Stimulates the natural defenses and strengthens the immune system
If you had to choose only one superfruit to strengthen your natural defenses and your immune system, Camu Camu should be at the top of your list. Its vitamin C content makes it the ideal ally in case of fatigue, viral infection, stress, overwork and even in case of cold and winter!
Camu Camu in cancer prevention
This small fruit contains a large amount of antioxidants. What could be better to fight against free radicals (which cause serious diseases such as cancer)! Thanks to this concentration of antioxidants, Camu Camu is a powerful defense to prevent cancer and fight against free radicals.
An anti-inflammatory
Already used as an anti-inflammatory by the peoples of the Amazon, it only arrived in our regions years later. Indeed, the antioxidants present in organic Camu Camu make it possible to fight inflammation.
Strengthening the functioning of many body systems
The vitamin C present in our superfood can make it possible to detoxify the liver and prevent the risk of atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis. It also reduces cholesterol levels.
Improves heart function
Let’s go back for a moment to the Amazon where Camu Camu was used in traditional medicine and in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Also beneficial in the regulation of the cardiac rhythm, it has been demonstrated by several studies that the intake of this superfood decreases the risks of cardiac rhythm disorders and tachycardia. Indeed, Camu Camu is rich in potassium, which is essential to prevent heart problems.
Stimulates memory
The antioxidants have hit again! (Well, we reassure you!)
Indeed, they make it possible to reduce the probability of age-related memory loss, to improve memory and learning. According to some researchers, Camu Camu can be used in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease because it promotes concentration and avoids “brain fog”.
spirulina, it is often used to help people suffering from anorexia.
As a daily cure, the powder also acts as a powerful antiviral and helps to fight diseases such as shingles, colds and cold sores.
So, didn’t we tell you that this superfood is fabulous?
The origins of the Camu Camu
The Camu Camu comes straight from the Amazon. Located in countries such as Peru, Brazil, Colombia or Venezuela, this small plum-sized fruit grows in the shrubs of swampy and flood-prone areas of the Amazon Basin.
Camu Camu was used in many ways by the natives of the Amazon: in traditional medicine, as an anti-inflammatory and even in cooking (as a substitute for lemon). This super-fruit, however, remained in the shadows for a long time, the inhabitants of the Amazon not knowing if it was edible or not.
Despite everything, our super hero of the day remains very little known in France.
Expert opinions
Despite studies done around the world on some of the benefits of this superfood, we do not have a comprehensive professional opinion.
Nevertheless, many experts believe that vitamin C would only be the tip of the iceberg and that Camu Camu would contain many other secrets and medicinal virtues.
Side effects and precautions
Side effects
It is not recommended to take Camu Camu in high doses (beyond 3000mg per day) if you suffer from diabetes, kidney problems or hemochromatosis coming out of intestinal surgery.
It is possible that large doses of vitamin C cause diarrhea or intestinal disorders. A decrease in the dose or a temporary cessation of taking Camu Camu generally makes it possible to remedy these adverse effects.
It is important to know that prolonged consumption in high amounts can cause stomach upset, diarrhea and nausea, or even certain kidney problems.
Precautions
Whether you are undergoing medical treatment, whether you have a health problem such as cancer (also if you are prone to ulcers or other), it is best to seek professional advice. Indeed, Camu Camu could interfere with certain chemotherapy drugs.
If you are in perfect health, you can still talk to your doctor or pharmacist so that he can help you complete your quest for the perfect cure!
As with everything, it is strongly advised not to exceed the recommended daily dose. Also avoid taking your Camu Camu at night: it could prevent you from sleeping due to its vitamin C content!
Dosage
In general, the human body of an adult needs 60mg of vitamin C per day (although this dose can be increased to 100mg). 100g of our super-fruit Camu Camu largely exceeds this need. If one day you go to the Amazon and you dare to bite into this fruit as acidic as prodigious; know that 1 or 2 fruits will be enough to meet your need. (But don’t forget to send us a postcard!)
Camu Camu is globally intended for everyone. Children, seniors (and anyone else who needs vitamin C).
In case of pregnancy or breastfeeding, it is better to seek professional advice.
How much per day?
In capsule or tablet form, it is recommended to take 2 capsules a day (1 in the morning and 1 at noon) with a large glass of water.
If you decide to choose Camu Camu powder, the recommended dose is ½ teaspoon in the morning and at noon. The second option is to take a teaspoon directly in the morning for breakfast. In both cases, dilute the powder in a large glass of water or juice, or incorporate it into your usual food preparations.
To prevent fatigue or oxidation of cells, it is advisable to take a teaspoon of Camu Camu powder daily before meals (morning and evening). The powder is to be diluted in a cold drink.
How to take the Camu Camu?
Camu Camu is usually used in powder form but it can also be found in different forms: capsules, tablets, juice, jam, yogurt and ice cream.
It is usually consumed in powder form, combined with drinks, mixed with foods (such as yogurt for example) or even sprinkled on cereals.
In preventive use, it is recommended to make cures of 3 weeks.
Instant Beauty: Camu Camu powder is also used in a completely different field. Indeed it is possible to make masks for the face in order to revive the radiance.
Where to buy Camu Camu?
How to choose your Camu Camu?
Prefer a 100% pure and organic Camu Camu powder, preferably organic and without additives or natural preservatives.
Pay special attention to the origin of your Camu Camu. It must come from the Amazon where the crops are still not intensive or wild.
This super-fruit growing exclusively in the Amazon, it is important to support fair trade and respectful of biodiversity as well as local producers in order to allow the sustainable development of these populations.
Where to buy Camu Camu?
Camu Camu can be found in most organic stores and also on the internet.
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