Camu Camu Berry vs Buah Merah

Amazonian wetland shrub with extraordinary vitamin C content - highest of any documented fruit; used as nutritive and antiviral.

Papuan endemic fruit with exceptional carotenoid content; used in traditional Papuan medicine and gaining attention as an antioxidant and anti-HIV food supplement.

ascorbic acid, anthocyanins, ellagic acid, quercetin, beta-carotene

beta-carotene, alpha-tocopherol, oleic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants

Vitamin C source in Amazonian diet, Antiviral fever remedy, Energizing tonic, Eye health

Nutritive food, HIV support, Cancer support, Eye health

Antioxidant, Antiviral, Vitamin C supplement, Anti-inflammatory

Antioxidant activity, Immunomodulation, Anti-inflammatory effects, Nutritional support

3-15g powder; standardized vitamin C dose

Fruit extract: 1-3 tablespoons daily; fresh fruit as food

Excessive vitamin C GI effects, Kidney stones with massive doses

None known at food doses

Diarrhea in large amounts, GI cramping

High carotenoid intake may cause yellow skin