Enforcing our immunitary defense in a natural way is possible thanks to acerola, a shrubby plant with multiple therapeutic properties. It has a very high content of vitamin C and many other beneficial elements, therefore it is excellent for the overall wellbeing of our organism. Also known as the Barbados cherry, west indian cherry or wild crepe myrtle, it is very good immune system stimulant that is why it is widely used.
Characteristics
Acerola in Latin Malpighia Glabra is a typical plant that grows in the tropical & subtropical areas of America. It is mainly cultivated in Brasil & can reach a height of 5m. It usually prefers sandy or clayey soils, & temperatures above 15° centigrade. Its fruits are very similar to cherries & have a slightly acidic taste, but at the same time contains a large quantity of vitamin C, much higher than the quantity found in kiwis & citrus fruits. But acerola apart from its large content of vitamin C, about 1,600mg for every 100g, has also large quantities of provitamin A, Group B vitamins like; pantothenic acid, tannines, bioflavonoids & mineral salts such as; calcium, iron & magnesium. It is therefore considered an actual vitamin concentrate. Acerola has only been recently rediscovered, thanks to the protective & stimulating properties it has towards our organism.
Benefits
Having a healthy & strong immune system is very important & always more people seek natural remedies to enforce it. Acerola is the best candidate for this role, due to its characteristics that have it classified as the best natural source of vitamin C, indispensable for our health, especially if we lack vitamins, but also as a natural protection against damages caused by, pollution, uv rays & even smoke. All its components act as stimulants towards the immune system, helping the phagocytosis activity held out by our white blood cells; it is also great against anemia, because it contrasts it by stimulating our intestinal (gut) flora in the creation of folic acid, that helps in iron absorption. Something very important for women is, that thanks to its antioxidant functions it helps reduce free radicals, also protects our organism against infection, helps protect our blood vessels & therefore helps prevent cardiovascular dieseases. It is also very useful against colds, flu, respiratory tract infections, since it helps in cell regeneration. Acerola protects also capillaries, helps in wound healing, & is also good everytime we feel weak or lack vitamins.
Acerola is therefore perfect for enforcing our immune system & contributes towards the overall wellbeing of our organism, being therefore a valid natural remedy to take goood care of our body & health. It can be found also under the form of supplements, tablets or extract. However it is always advisable not to exceed the reccomend doses so as not to incur in gastric acidity or the formation of stones.
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