Organic Camu Camu powder - 150 mg vitamin C per daily dose (5 measuring spoons) - 500 g

Natural vitamin C from Peru

Organic Camu Camu powder from Unimedica is made from Camu Camu berries. The berries are gently dried at low temperatures after harvest to preserve as many constituents as possible. In addition to the notable content of natural vitamin C, the red, fruity-tart berry contains numerous other valuable nutrients that support the effectiveness of vitamin C in its natural matrix. The berries have a very high natural vitamin C content and are therefore considered a superfood. Vitamin C supports the immune system and numerous other bodily functions.

Vitamin C — protector and energy provider

The nutrient vitamin C plays an important role in numerous biochemical processes in the body and is indispensable. In particular, it contributes to normal collagen formation, which is important for healthy skin, shiny hair and strong nails. In addition, vitamin C helps to protect cells from oxidative stress. It supports the immune system as well as the absorption of iron from plant foods. It also acts as an energiser and promotes energy metabolism, which can lead to improved concentration.

Foods that contain vitamin C

Vitamin C is found in many fruits and vegetables, including citrus fruits, sweet potatoes, sea buckthorn, parsley, apples, bell peppers, broccoli and kale. However, due to nutrient-depleted soils from intensive agriculture, long transport distances and storage, a large proportion of nutrients such as vitamin C is lost. Therefore, supplementation with this important vitamin can be advisable.

The right dosage of vitamin C

To meet the requirement for vitamin C, it should be taken throughout the day, as it cannot be stored in the body for long. Natural vitamin C is water-soluble, so the body can simply excrete any amounts it does not need. A daily dose (3 g) of Organic Camu Camu powder from Unimedica contains 150 mg vitamin C, which covers 188% of the recommended daily intake for an average adult.

Camu Camu from organic cultivation in Peru

The shrubs (Myrciaria dubia) for Organic Camu Camu powder from Unimedica are organically cultivated in Peru under strictly controlled conditions. They grow between 3 and 8 metres tall and have densely branched trunks. They belong to the myrtle family. In the Amazon region the peeled fruits are eaten raw or processed into liqueur, jelly or desserts.

Effects*

Vitamin C

contributes to:

• the normal function of the immune system
• a normal energy metabolism
• normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage, bones, blood vessels, skin, teeth and gums
• the normal functioning of the psyche and the nervous system
• the improvement of iron absorption
• the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
• the protection of cells from oxidative stress

*Health claims approved by the European Food Safety Authority.

Each pack of Organic Camu Camu powder from Unimedica contains 500 g of powder.

Vegan and free from undesirable additives

In accordance with statutory requirements, Organic Camu Camu powder from Unimedica is free from preservatives and contains no additives such as colourings, stabilisers or anti-caking agents like magnesium stearate; it is also non-GMO, lactose-free, gluten-free and vegan.