VITAMIN C FROM THE SOURCE!

It's not the first time we've heard that vitamin C is good for us, but is vitamin C always the same as vitamin C? Certainly not, and definitely not all of them are good for us.
There are many natural sources of vitamin C, virtually everything in the produce aisle contains some of this complex and all-important compound. Products such as kiwis, oranges and strawberries are considered sources of natural vitamin C, but only a handful of products are considered excellent sources of this valuable nutrient.
However, before we talk about the actual sources of vitamin C, let's test our knowledge and determine what we know about this vitamin.
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that can normally be found in food, fruits and vegetables; it is a complex compound composed of various elements such as ascorbic acid, flavonoids (or bio-flavonoids), flavonols, minerals and many other substances.
I bet you didn't know it was that complex!
Another form of vitamin C is what we know as ascorbic acid, it's certainly not vitamin C and I'll explain why. Ascorbic acid is a separate and individual compound, a synthetic form of vitamin C, often made from genetically modified corn sugar (or a similar base), chemically transformed to mimic just one of the many life-sustaining molecules found in 100% whole natural vitamin C can be found. Its name comes from the Latin words "a" - (meaning "no") and "scorbutus" (meaning "scurvy"), a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency... So the name comes from a natural one cure for a common disease, but as we now know

So don't forget, "ascorbic acid" is definitely not the same as vitamin C, the former is man-made with all the ensuing consequences (side effects, interactions and toxicity), the other is all natural and provided by food. .. That's a big difference!
Do you feel you have been deceived? Don't worry, we feel the same way, but it has been for a long time thanks to the pharmaceutical industry and the governments that support it.
Vitamin C in its natural form is one of the safest and most effective nutrients for the body, a protector against immune deficiencies, an essential building block for collagen and a powerful antioxidant to say the least.
As a protector against immune deficiencies, vitamin C helps the body produce white blood cells, which are key in preventing and treating infections like colds, flu, and viruses. Vitamin C isn't a cure, but it does help relieve symptoms and shorten their duration.
As the building block of collagen, vitamin C is the raw material in the production of this important protein. Collagen is needed to form and repair the connective tissues in our body, renewing and maintaining skin, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels and bones. Collagen is also essential to repair and maintain good health throughout the nervous system.
As an antioxidant, it protects the body from the effects of substances and elements that lead to accelerated aging and deterioration in health. Its stance against free radicals that damage your healthy cells means vitamin C is a good preventive for diseases like diabetes, heart disease and even cancer.
So how does vitamin C work in our body?
Humans synthesize vitamin C from food, there simply isn't any internal production of vitamin C from enzymes like in most animals... food is the source! But what happens when the food is nutrient-poor or our diet is mostly based on quickly prepared or processed foods? Then there is certainly a lack of vitamin C and a dietary supplement is definitely required.
Clear signs of vitamin C deficiency are cracked and scaly skin, opaque, dry and splitting hair, slow healing of wounds, easy bruising, nosebleeds and a pronounced ability to get infections. Serious vitamin C deficiency can cause gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), bleeding gums and scurvy.
Vitamin C deficiency can have other long-term consequences, including problems with blood pressure, heart attacks, atherosclerosis (buildup of plaque) and some types of cancer.
Getting enough vitamin C through a good and balanced diet or an adequate natural supplement is a must, especially if we want to keep our systems healthy and in good working order.
About Camu Camu
We've said that there are many sources of natural vitamin C, but only a handful stand out for their values ​​and benefits. Camu Camu is one of them.
So what is camu camu? Camu camu is a very special fruit, a true superfood that is seen by many as a vitamin C powerhouse. The fruit is originally from Peru, although it is also grown in Brazil, Venezuela and Colombia.
The fruit is berry or grape-like, about the size of a cherry and slightly light green and dull dark red in color. It has a very hard and thick skin and a juicy, sour and bitter flesh inside.
The fruit is produced by a small shrub found throughout the Amazon rainforest of Peru, growing wild in swampy flooded areas on the banks of the Amazon River and its tributaries. Its name comes from an ancient, almost extinct language that influenced the indigenous people of the Amazon in Peru... The name has a very special meaning. In the language of the Amazon native people, the word "camu" means "plenty of water", so "camu camu" means "twice as much water", a name that best describes the way this plant grows, namely underwater !
The fruit is collected using canoes and the process is entirely manual, as it was then - it is a very impressive task considering the wilderness of the area and the time it takes to reach the areas where Camu Camu grows.
Camu camu contains an impressive amount of natural vitamin C, approximately fifty times that found in oranges and far more than any other fruit or vegetable. Its vitamin C compounds are very complex and impressive, surpassing any other source known to date. As a guide, I have prepared a vitamin C comparison table with some well-known fruits and vegetables:
 

table based on average values. Source USDA


Vitamin C Content of Fruits
Table 1
Fruit Botanical Name Vitamin C mg/100g
Camu-Camu
Acerola
Rosehip
Guava, Tropical
Blackcurrant
baobab
Kiwi Green
Lychee
papaya
Redcurrant Strawberry Lemon Juice
Orange Tamarillo Grapefruit Blackberry Tangerine Passionfruit Lime Juice Mango Melon


Star Fruit
Tomato
avocado
Pineapple
Quince
Pawpaw/Asmina
Blueberry
Grapes
Apricot
Plum
Watermelon
Banana
Cherimoya
persimmon
Peach
Apple
Pear
Chart based on averages. Source USDA

 
table based on averages. Source USDA

Vitamin C content of vegetables
Table 2
Vegetable species Botanical name Vitamin C mg/100g
Parsley
Kale
Broccoli
Red Peppers
Green Peppers
Brussels Sprouts
dill
Cauliflower
Chinese Cabbage (Pak Choi)
Watercress Cabbage Chard
Spinach
Cilantro Rutabaga Romaine Lettuce Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes Green Beans Summer Squash (All Varieties) Asparagus Winter Squash (All Varieties) Carrots Squash Alfalfa Sprouts Celery


White Corn
Endive
Cucumber with skin
Beetroot
Table based on average values. Source USDA

Needless to say, camu camu certainly has the highest known amount of natural vitamin C on the planet!
So what are the benefits of Camu Camu?
First of all, we are looking at a complete, all-natural source of vitamin C with the best and most complex compounds compared to anything known in the world, so what can you expect? Basically everything we've come to expect from vitamin C, all of its benefits, but to a much greater degree.
Listed below are some of the specific benefits of taking a natural source of vitamin C:
• detoxifies the entire system with an emphasis on action in the liver
• promotes the production of healthy levels of white blood cells
• improves and strengthens the immune system
• improves and provides relief from common cold and flu
• provides relief from symptoms of viral infection such as blisters, shingles, herpes and HPV
• antibacterial
• improves circulation by reducing plaque build-up and keeps arteries flexible to prevent atherosclerosis
• promotes collagen formation •
strengthens the nervous system
• Promotes growth and repair of connective tissue
• Renews and maintains healthy and fresh skin
• Anti-aging
• Prevents arthritis and osteoarthritis
• Promotes enzyme production and facilitates the absorption of nutrients in the system
• Antidepressant
• General wellness rest

assured; Camu camu is the best source of natural vitamin C with the highest levels of ascorbic acid and a variety of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and amino acids. It is certain that you are better off taking camu camu instead of just a simple, high quality synthetic ascorbic acid tablet.
Don't forget the famous quote,
"Let food be your medicine and medicine your food."
― Hippocrates