Organic Acerola Cherry
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Also known as Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry, wild crepe myrtle and seriz. Acerola is native to South America, southern Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Brazil, and Central America, but is now also being grown as far north as Texas and in the subtropical areas of Asia, such as India.
It is known for being extremely rich in vitamin C and it also contains vitamins A, B1, B2, and B3, as well as carotenoids and bioflavonoids, which provide important nutritive value and have antioxidant uses.
Recent research has shown that the antioxidants found in acerola cherries can actually help slow the release of sugar into the bloodstream. This regulation of insulin and glucose is a crucial means of preventing diabetic spikes and drops, which can be dangerous (or even deadly) for people suffering from diabetes. Acerola cherries not only help prevent the onset of the condition but also regulate the blood sugar level in healthy individuals.
Acerola cherries contain a diverse mix of antioxidants, including carotenoids and bioflavonoids, both of which neutralize the effects of free radicals in the body. Free radicals are the damaging byproducts of cellular metabolism that cause healthy cells to mutate into cancerous or unhealthy ones.
Anti-aging Properties
The high level of antioxidants in acerola cherries, is also good for generally cleansing the body of dangerous toxins and substances that cause its breakdown. The carotenoids in acerola cherry help protect your eye health and boost the health of your skin, while bioflavonoids help boost your cognitive function and prevent the onset of other age-related diseases.
The vitamin C in acerola cherries stimulates the production of white blood cells, which are the body’s primary line of defense against foreign agents and pathogens. Furthermore, it is a crucial component of collagen, which means that your body can heal itself faster by repairing cells, blood vessels, organs, and tissues.
As a rich source of potassium, like many juicy fruits, acerola cherry can also boost heart health. Potassium is a vasodilator, so it helps relieve strain on the cardiovascular system by dilating the blood vessels and increasing blood flow, thereby reducing blood pressure. This can lower your chances of developing atherosclerosis and can also prevent heart attack and stroke. The rich variety of antioxidants also helps keep the cardiovascular system clear of excess cholesterol and free radicals causing oxidative stress.