Momordica Cochinchinensis vs Citrus aurantifolia

A Southeast Asian fruit exceptionally rich in beta-carotene, lycopene, and zeaxanthin in forms 70x more bioavailable than standard forms; used in Vietnamese ceremonial cooking.

Small tropical lime; juice rich in vitamin C and flavonoids; peel oil used in aromatherapy and folk medicine.

Beta-carotene, Lycopene, Zeaxanthin, Phytosterols

vitamin C, flavonoids, limonene, bergapten, hesperidin, naringenin

Nutritive and ceremonial food in Vietnam, Eye health and vision protection, Skin brightening

scurvy, immune support, digestive aid, antimicrobial, skin brightening

Carotenoid supplementation, Eye health and macular protection, Antioxidant and anti-cancer

vitamin C supplement, antioxidant, antimicrobial, digestive stimulant

3-5g freeze-dried powder or 5ml oil daily

Juice of 1-2 limes daily; diluted peel extract

Very safe – minimal contraindications

gastric ulcers with excess, citrus allergy, photosensitivity from peel oil

Skin yellowing with excessive beta-carotene

tooth enamel erosion, photosensitivity (bergapten)