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Research shows strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in vitro; human clinical trials are limited, often using combination products, but suggest benefits for immune and skin health.
Benefits
- Rich in vitamin C and polyphenols
- strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects
- supports immune health
- may protect against cardiovascular disease
- beneficial for skin conditioning.
Key compounds
Vitamin Cpolyphenolic compoundscarotenoidsanthocyaninsflavonoidspectinbeta-carotenelycopeneluteinquercetincyanidin-3-O-glucosidecatechinepicatechingallic acid
May help with
- Traditionally used in Brazil for anemia
- cardiovascular disease
- liver disease
- diarrhea
- dysentery
- fever
- rheumatism
- and tuberculosis
- also used as an astringent.
Best for these goals
Rich in vitamin C and polyphenolsstrong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effectssupports immune healthmay protect against cardiovascular diseasebeneficial for skin conditioning.
How to use it
Fresh fruit, juice, dried fruit, powder, extracts, dietary supplements, food additive
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Generally considered safe; large doses may cause GI distress or predispose to renal calculi due to high vitamin C; information on pregnancy/lactation is lacking; individuals with latex allergy may react. | Interactions: No major interactions documented; use standard caution.
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