Acerola

Acerola is a fruit very rich in vitamin C, one of the richest that nature offers us. They are also rich in other antioxidants such as carotenoids, tannins and phenols. This makes it one of the most antioxidant foods known.

Benefits of acerola
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, which means that if we take more than we need in the day, we will eliminate it through the urine, not producing toxicity by accumulation. This means that we can take large amounts of acerola or vitamin C without problem with a caveat and that, as it is filtered in the kidney, if we take large amounts, it can promote the formation of kidney stones. In addition, the absorption of vitamin C that comes from food is always much higher than vitamin C (ascorbic acid) from chemical synthesis. If, in addition, we choose high quality products, such as BIO certificates, we make sure that they do not give us remains of toxins or GMOs.

Acerola is therefore an important anti-aging food due to its great antioxidant capacity that neutralizes free radicals, delaying the signs of aging in the skin and also in our entire body. In addition, vitamin C in the skin promotes the synthesis of collagen and acts as a biological sunscreen since it reduces the damage of the sun on cellular DNA. This same effect also favors healing and joint protection in cases of osteoarthritis.


Recommendations on acerola
Another great application of acerola is as a cardiovascular protector. Its antioxidant effect protects the blood vessels maintaining its elasticity and prevents the oxidation of atheromatous plaques, being recommendable its consumption in hypertensive people or with high cholesterol.

It also decreases the progress of neuronal degenerative diseases such as dementia or Alzheimer's equally for its highly antioxidant power.

In type II diabetics it is also advisable to take acerola since its antioxidant power protects the blood vessels from oxidation by excess sugar but also contains polyphenols that absorb sugars from meals, favoring a lower glycemia after them.

Acerola favors the absorption of iron being highly recommended for people suffering from anemia.

Finally, we are going to consider a very important and widely used effect of acerola on the respiratory tract. Whether for the antihistamine power of vitamin C that alleviates symptoms of allergies such as itching, sneezing ..., for its ability to reduce symptoms in colds and flu, for strengthening the immune system in its fight against viral or bacterial infections or for its power antibacterial containing phenolic compounds that have this effect, the consumption of acerola is a great ally in the winter and spring to better overcome all these conditions and to reduce their occurrence.