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Camu Camu fruit trees grow in the bushy riverside banks of the Amazon basin of Peru. Used for centuries by Native people, Camu Camu was harvested directly onto canoes. The fruit has recently been cultivated on a large scale and sold to world markets, with Japan being the largest consumer.
Camu Camu contains extremely high amounts of Vitamin C, the largest percentage in any fruit or vegetable on the planet. Camu Camu also contains important amino acids: Valine, Leucine and Serine. Camu Camu also has good quantities of potassium and different flavonoids (compounds with intense colour).
BENEFITS FOR THE CONSUMER
- Highest known source of natural Vitamin C: Camu Camu fruit contains up to 50 times more vitamin C than a lemon and more than 60 times more than an orange.
- Strengthens the immune system.
- The high vitamin C content protects and maintains the central nervous system, including eye and brain functioning.
- Is a high source of anti-oxidants, protecting body and neutralizing harmful free radicals.
- Balances mood and is a natural anti-depressant.
- Provides arthritic protection, by helping to reduce inflammation.
- Effective against all Herpes viruses.
- Is an anti-hepatitic and protects against all liver diseases.
- Aids muscle and bone tissue growth and the recovery and production of growth hormones.
- Improves muscle tone. Loaded with essential amino acids which helps build and restore muscles.
- Supports healthy collagen, ligaments and tendons.
ORIGINS
Camu Camu (Myciaria dubia) is the fruit produced by small, bushy Riverside trees grown in the Amazon rainforests of Peru. The fruit is cherry like, with a reddish brown skin. The Camu Camu fruit contains an extraordinary high level of Vitamin C.
INGREDIENTS
Camu Camu pulp and maltodextrine.
CHEMICAL COMPONENTS
High levels of Vitamin C, almost 3% of fruit weight.
Essential Amino Acids: Leucine, Valine and Serin.
Rich in Flavonoids ¿especially Anthocynanin.
HOW TO USE
Recommended Daily Dosage is 1 to 2 teaspoons.
Add to smoothies, juices, cereals, ice cream or water .
Add to cooked quinoa to make a porridge.
REFERENCES
1. http://www.purewellbeing.com/contents/en-uk/d100.html
2. http://www.naturalnews.com/042178_camu_health_benefits_natural_superfoods.html
3. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/07/25/camu-camu-benefits-_n_3644392.html
4. http://livesuperfoods.com/live-superfoods-camu-camu-powder.html
5. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/01/10/camu-camu-powder_n_4575936.html
