The liver is responsible for removing toxins from the body, so it deserves special attention. For those looking to strengthen it, an exotic fruit native to the Amazon: camu camu can help. According to researchers from Laval University in Quebec, Canada, food helps reduce fat in the liver.
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Scientists asked 30 volunteers to take camu camu extract or a placebo for 12 weeks. At the end of the test, those who took the extract from this fruit showed a 7.43% reduction in liver lipids (fat).
Camu-camu is one of the fruits richest in vitamin C
According to Andre Maret, director of the study, the key lies in the polyphenols found in camu camu. These natural compounds can help reduce the formation of fat droplets in the liver, as well as stimulate fat oxidation and elimination.
says Sybil Santos, nutritionist and psychologist Capitals Camu-camu is known for its high vitamin C content – up to 60 times more than oranges. “Due to the high concentration of vitamin C, it helps strengthen the immune system and protect the body from infections and diseases.”
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Camu-camu is also rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals and help prevent premature aging and chronic diseases.
Sybil Santos adds that some studies suggest that the fruit can have positive effects on mental health, helping to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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