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Acerola cherry extract

Immunity · Antioxidant · Skin · Vitamin C
Tier 2 — Promising

What it is

One of the richest natural sources of vitamin C (1,500–4,500 mg per 100 g fresh fruit), providing ascorbic acid alongside synergistic bioflavonoids including rutin, hesperidin, and quercetin. The whole-food matrix improves tolerability compared to megadose synthetic ascorbic acid and may reduce pro-oxidant effects at high doses. RCTs confirm immune support, skin collagen stimulation, and antioxidant capacity. Ideal for those who prefer food-derived micronutrients over isolated synthetic vitamins.

Efficacy
4/5
Safety
5/5
Research
3/5
Onset
3/5
Cost
3/5
Drug-int.
4/5

Dose

500–2,000 mg standardised extract (17.5% vitamin C) daily

Time of day & tips

Better tolerated than synthetic high-dose vitamin C; split doses throughout the day for sustained plasma levels

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