Acerola Juice Powder
Acerola is a fruit that is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin. It is also known as the Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry, or Puerto Rican cherry. Acerola juice powder is made from the fruit and is a concentrated form of the nutrients found in the fruit. It is available in supplement form and can be added to drinks or smoothies.
Benefits of Acerola Juice Powder
Acerola juice powder is known for its high vitamin C content, which makes it a popular supplement for preventing scurvy caused by vitamin C deficiency. It also contains other vitamins and minerals such as beta-carotene, lutein, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, folic acid, and pantothenic acid. Some studies suggest that acerola may have antioxidant properties and may help to lower blood sugar levels. Additionally, acerola may help to boost cognitive function and skin health.
Case Studies
A study conducted in 2006 suggests that acerola may help to lower blood sugar levels. The scientists who conducted that study discovered that extracts obtained from acerola fruit had a hypoglycemic effect on diabetic rats. Another study published in 2018 found that acerola extract had a skin whitening effect due to its high antioxidant capacity.
The recommended dosage of acerola juice powder is up to 2000 mg of vitamin C daily. Higher doses can cause side effects such as nausea, stomach cramps, sleepiness, insomnia, and diarrhea.
Potential Side Effects
Acerola juice powder is generally safe when taken in recommended doses. However, it can cause some side effects including nausea, stomach cramps, sleepiness, insomnia, and diarrhea when taken in high doses. Additionally, acerola contains vitamin C which can interact with warfarin (Coumadin) medication. Large amounts of vitamin C might decrease the effects of warfarin and increase the risk of clotting. Therefore, people taking warfarin should consult their doctor before taking acerola juice powder supplements1.
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- https://www.rxlist.com/acerola/supplements.htm
- https://www.vitaminexpress.org/en/acerola-information
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-608/acerola
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6098779/
- https://community.bulksupplements.com/acerola/
- https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/acerola/
