About Acerola Cherry
Acerola cherry (Malpighia emarginata) is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C, containing 1,000–4,500 mg vitamin C per 100g of fresh fruit. Supplements use powdered or extracted forms, often standardized to 17–25% vitamin C. Beyond vitamin C, acerola provides carotenoids, anthocyanins, and phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity. Limited standalone RCTs — most clinical evidence is for the vitamin C it delivers rather than acerola-specific benefits. A few small studies suggest superior bioavailability of acerola-derived vitamin C vs synthetic ascorbic acid, but evidence is not definitive.
What Acerola Cherry supports
- Rich natural source of vitamin C with co-factors
- Provides additional antioxidant polyphenols
How much Acerola Cherry to take
The RDA prevents deficiency. The effective range is what clinical trials used to actually move the outcome.
Effective
100–500
mg
Typically dosed 100–500 mg/day as extract or powder. Often standardized to 17–25% vitamin C. Primary value is as a whole-food vitamin C source with additional polyphenols.
Clinical evidence
Limited clinical evidence. Rich vitamin C source with polyphenols; limited standalone RCTs, most evidence is for the vitamin C content
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