Posted on 08/25/2024 7:59:22 AM PDT by ConservativeMind
A research team has shown the benefits of camu-camu on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. This exotic fruit reduces liver fat levels.
Over 12 weeks, thirty participants took either camu-camu extract or a placebo at different times in this randomized clinical trial. Participants underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to determine fat levels in the liver. Scientists observed a 7.43% reduction in liver lipids when study participants took camu-camu extract. With the placebo, they noted an 8.42% increase in liver fat.
"That's a significant 15.85% difference," says André Marette.
This effect stems from the polyphenols contained in camu-camu and their relationship with the intestinal microbiota. "The microbiota metabolizes the large polyphenol molecules that cannot be absorbed by the intestine, transforming them into smaller molecules that the body can assimilate to decrease liver fat," explains André Marette.
His team has identified two potential mechanisms of action for these small polyphenols. "They could reduce lipogenesis, i.e., the formation of lipid droplets in the liver. They could also stimulate lipid degradation by oxidation. A combination of the two mechanisms probably explains the high efficacy of the extract, as we're playing on both sides of the coin," reports Professor Marette.
However, the team noted a wide variability in response to camu-camu. "We hypothesize that the initial intestinal microbiota influences the response to polyphenols. If we find the factors involved, we may be able to modify the microbiota and increase the extract efficacy," explains Professor Marette.
Although camu-camu is an exotic fruit, the extract is readily available in capsule form. However, Professor Marette stresses the importance of checking the content of certain polyphenols, as not all commercial products are equivalent.
Cranberries could also have a protective effect. In the future, Professor Marette hopes to investigate whether combining camu-camu and cranberry could have a synergistic effect.
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The beneficial effect provided a 15.85% improvement versus placebo.
Camu-camu is commonly available as a powder or extract. We have recently been using it in bulk powder (not extract) form for a Vitamin C boost (it has very high Vitamin C levels) throughout the day. The one we use is from Terrasoul.
Why not just take a Vitamin C supplement? I am experimenting with 1500-2000 mg. daily and will let you know how I am affected.
Bflr
Vitamin C supplements are supposed to be good at warding off illness. I know people (me included) who take a lot when they get sick.
How about just eating less fat in general?
Apparently, the body dispenses any excess in urine output. I cannot find any negative research on the effects of it, but liver health is enhanced by its use. The included article describes the benefit of the fruit extract, but gives an indirect benefit of excess vitamin C.
Eating fat does not result in liver fat. Eating sugar does.
That seems counter-intuitive but it is correct.
I enjoy your medical updates. Good job!
>> Why not just take a Vitamin C supplement? <<
Because Vitamin C is NOT the active ingredient.
Drunks the world over rejoice
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Thanks for the info! Do you order straight from Terrasoul or from another site?
Otherwise, I get it from Amazon in a smaller form.
If it is something we use a lot, I get their biggest bag(s) with that discount code occasion.
I just noticed from an email that there is a sale that ends today at the Terrasoul site that gives 20% off with coupon code GOODBYE20.
We get many items from Terrasoul. Good quality, yet, they have some hard to find items.
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