CAMU-CAMU (Myrciaria dubia (HBK) McVaugh), a small Amazonian fruit rich in vitamin C and a supplement for immunity

Abstract

The Amazon Rainforest is rich in a diversity of species with various bioactive properties that have been widely used to treat a variety of inflammatory diseases. During the infection process, an oxidative stress environment is created that leads to cellular damage mediated by the transcription factor NF-kB, and triggers the production of pro-inflammatory chemical mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α [TNF-α] and interleukins IL-1β, IL-6, which causes a decline in the immune system. In this sense, the camu-camu fruit, which is native to the Amazon region, has in its nutritional composition several bioactive compounds and the highest level of vitamin C among Brazilian tropical fruits. It is also noted for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, the objective of this review is to analyze the evidence collected in the literature regarding camu-camu as a functional food for the immune system in oxidative and inflammatory events.

Characterization of Buritirana (Mauritiella armata) Fruits from the Brazilian Cerrado: Biometric and Physicochemical Attributes, Chemical Composition and Antioxidant and Antibacterial Potential

“…Buritirana fractions were revealed to be a great source of vitamin C compared to several Brazilian tropical fruits [ 34 ]. Additionally, the vitamin C in the peel of buritirana represents about 12% of the vitamin C content of acerola ( Malpighia emarginata ), which after camu-camu ( Myrciaria dubia ), is considered one of the fruits with the highest concentration of vitamin C among Brazilian tropical fruits [ 35 , 36 ].…”

A biodiversidade na relação território e recurso: o caso do camu-camu (Myrciaria dúbia; Myrtaceae) no estado do Amazonas-Brasil

“…Diante disto, o objetivo deste trabalho é abordar a Biodiversidade vegetal como um recurso, por meio, da análise do fruto camu-camu (myrciaria dubia; myrtaceae), característico da Biodiversidade vegetal amazônica, sendo uma fruta exótica encontrada, principalmente nas margens de rios e lagos (Curti et al, 2021;Nascimento & Silva, 2021) Por meio, deste objetivo pretende-se contribuir com as análises a respeito da problemática da complexidade científica, técnica e o potencial produtivo da Biotecnologia, que interfere na forma de relação da sociedade com a natureza por meio das técnicas e tecnologias que tornam possível o beneficiamento de recursos naturais para o processo de formação de mercadorias, desenvolvidas e aplicadas no estado do Amazonas.…”