Acerola – tropikalny owoc z ogromną dawką witaminy C

Acerola is a tropical fruit which contains extremely high amounts of vitamin C. Thanks to that, it is used to produce concentrates of ascorbic acid. Vitamin C is also proven to have impact on human immune system. Additionally, it is a good source of carotene, vitamin A, anthocyanins and other nutrients. Several studies were carried out to establish acerola impact on the metabolism. Among mice it decreased the after-meal glucose level and HbA1c but had no effect on insulin resistance. Another study shows that acerola can contribute to reducing obesity and inflammation thanks to increasing IL-10/TNF ratio. Also, it may lead to decrease the risk of cancer or cardiovascular disease thanks to having strong antioxidant activity. Mice given acerola had decreased level of fatigue and could withstand longer periods of activity compared to control group. All those features of acerola are available if it is processed shortly after being collected and is not exposed to heat.