| > Supplement Index > Acerola / Malpighia species / Antilles Cherry / Barbado Cherry / Cereso > - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Acerola General Information Acerola is most often cultivated as an ornamental shrub. It has fleshy red fruit about the size of a cherry; however, Acerola is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C. For the sake of comparison, 100 grams of ripe Acerola fruit contains 17,000 milligrams of vitamin C, whereas 100 grams of oranges contains only 50 milligrams. This fruit is also high in carotene, magnesium, niacin, pantothenic acid, potassium, vitamin B1 (thiamine), and vitamin B2 (riboflavin). Vitamin C is a natural detoxifier, antioxidant, antihistamine, but it is also a natural chelating agent that can help protect the body from the negative effects of pollution and exposure to heavy metals. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Acerola Uses & Scientific Evidence For The antioxidant qualities of Acerola are important factors in helping maintain mental function and prevent dementia. It also prevents damaging oxidation in the body and stimulates the immune system, which slows the aging process. Scientific studies are showing promise as to the effectiveness of Acerola as it helps maintain adequate levels of vitamin C in the brain tissue of people with Parkinsons disease who are also taking vitamin E supplementation. Acerola extracts are used in skin products to help fight cellular aging and wrinkles. The mineral salts in this fruit promotes the rejuvenation of tired and stressed skin, and the mucilage and proteins in Acerola help prevent drying. This extract is also useful in treating fungal skin infections. Taking vitamin C supplementation can help normalize blood fat levels which can prevent or reverse atherosclerosis, but it also helps ward off infections and shortens the duration of colds and flu. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Acerola Dosage Information Acerola comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. A standard dosage is between 40 and 100 mg a day depending on your weight and age. It is best to consult with your physician for the dosage that is best for you. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Acerola Safety & Interaction Information Acerola is generally regarded as safe when taken in the recommended doses. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Acerola Supplements and Products Below |