Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia) is a native bush to the South American rainforest that produces a fruit containing more vitamin C than any other known botanical source (for comparison: a fresh camu camu berry may contain up to 4% vitamin C, whereas a lemon may contain up to 0.5% vitamin C). Some estimate that camu camu berries have 30 times as much vitamin C as oranges.

The camu-camu berry is an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, the amino acids serine, valine and leucine, as well as small amounts of the vitamins thiamine, riboflavin and niacin.

Traditionally, camu-camu has been used to:

* support the immune system
* maintain excellent eyesight
* create beautiful skin
* ward off viral infections
* support strong collagen, tendons and ligaments
* decrease inflammation
* improve respiratory (lung) health
* help maintain optimal clarity of mind in times of stress and anxiety

Camu camu berries especially support the functions of the brain, eyes, heart, liver and skin.

In a comparative study of hundreds of botanicals, ranked in order of effectiveness for various health conditions, camu-camu was ranked among hundreds of herbs as follows:

Anti-mutagenic #4
Anti-viral #6
Anti-oxidant #4
Asthma #1
Atherosclerosis #1
Cataracts #1
Colds #1
Depression #2
Edema #1
Gingivitis/Periodontal disease #1
Glaucoma #1
Hepatitis #1
Infertility #1
Migraine headaches #1
Osteoarthritis #1
Painkiller #1
Parkinson's disease #1

**This comparative study's results are not FDA approved. We make no specific claim as to the camu camu berry's medical properties.

How to use this product:

Add approximately one half teaspoon (3 grams) or more to juices, smoothies, raw ice creams, raw desserts, or simply to your drinking water. As a natural vitamin C source, this product may be used in conjunction with MSM powder to rejuvenate collagen. One can increase dosage with time. Diarrhea symptoms indicate excessive intake.

Taste: Camu camu berry powder tastes delicious and tangy. 100 grams (3.5 oz.)