Acerola – a vitamin C powerhouse

Acerola comes from tropical regions and is a small tree or evergreen shrub. It blooms pink-red throughout the year, but mainly during periods of heavy rainfall. It is called Peruvian cherry or Barbados cherry.

September 1, 2021 2 min

Acerola
Acerola comes from tropical regions and is a small tree or evergreen shrub. It blooms pinkish-red all year round, but mainly during periods of heavy rainfall. It is called Peruvian cherry or Barbados cherry.

The plant has been used for centuries in natural medicine to combat liver diseases, diarrhea, cough, and colds. Due to its enormous vitamin C content, acerola is increasingly present in people's daily lives to prevent colds, fight fatigue, and normalize blood pressure.

In the same amount of product, acerola contains 30 times more vitamin C than lemons! Although it is mainly known for this, this fruit hides much more. The high content of vitamin A in these red fruits supports the health of the neurological system and maintains skin elasticity. Other main ingredients include iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, etc. The entire vitamin and mineral complex of this amazing plant makes it a great helper for the body after a serious illness. Acerola intake speeds up the absorption of iron by the body and helps to eliminate bad cholesterol.

Interesting facts about the red fruits:

They are harvested while green, as the ascorbic acid content decreases with ripening.
In Brazil, acerola juice is as well-known and consumed as orange juice in the USA.

The benefits of acerola are numerous, but here are some of the most important:
Boosts immunity
Aids iron absorption in the body
Supports recovery after serious illness
Fights anemia
Excellent aid for desired body detoxification
Keeps skin young and elastic
Cares for a healthy neurological system

Where can we add it to our daily menu?
In juices
In smoothies
Dissolved in water

Acerola dosage:
There is no exact dosage defined as "normal" when talking about acerola or supplements containing it. It is important what the reason is for adding it to our menu and what vitamin C needs we have at that moment.

The recommended dose, which should not be exceeded, is 100g of acerola two or three times a week. Of course, if you experience discomfort, immediately consult your doctor. Different types of daily life lead to differences in the body's need for vitamin C. In cases of increased mental or physical exertion, in smokers, etc., the body needs a larger amount.

Remember that you get vitamin C from various sources!

Overdosing on vitamin C could, in rare cases, lead to digestive disturbances. In most cases, the unnecessary amount of the vitamin is excreted through the urinary system.