03.04.11
Testing recently completed by Brunswick Labs demonstrates the anti-aging effects of camu camu superfruit from Amazon Origins, LLC. Camu camu is an Amazonian fruit known for its high levels of vitamin C and other antioxidants.
Testing included Total ORAC, the 5-radical antioxidant panel, and new cell-based efficacy tests that demonstrate whether or not substances, including complex natural products like camu camu, work in a live cellular environment.
In each test, of whole fruits, puree and freeze-dried powder, camu camu achieved higher Total ORAC results than any other fruits tested. For example, Total ORAC results for whole fruit were 2600 per gram compared to 500 per gram for blackberry, the next highest fruit. Total ORAC results for camu camu freeze-dried powder were 52,000 per gram, which is more than six times higher than acai freeze-dried powder and comparable to bilberry, cocoa and mangosteen extracts.
In addition, Amazon Origins camu camu freeze-dried powder was tested with the Brunswick Labs anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation and UV protection cell-based tests. Results showed significant positive results for all three tests. Specifically, camu camu reduced cellular free radical activity, inhibited the inflammatory agent, NFkB, and reduced UV-induced free radicals in the skin. It outperformed freeze-dried acai in two of three tests and performed as well or better than grape seed and cocoa extracts in all three tests on a dose-equivalent basis. For further information: www.brunswicklabs.com
Testing included Total ORAC, the 5-radical antioxidant panel, and new cell-based efficacy tests that demonstrate whether or not substances, including complex natural products like camu camu, work in a live cellular environment.
In each test, of whole fruits, puree and freeze-dried powder, camu camu achieved higher Total ORAC results than any other fruits tested. For example, Total ORAC results for whole fruit were 2600 per gram compared to 500 per gram for blackberry, the next highest fruit. Total ORAC results for camu camu freeze-dried powder were 52,000 per gram, which is more than six times higher than acai freeze-dried powder and comparable to bilberry, cocoa and mangosteen extracts.
In addition, Amazon Origins camu camu freeze-dried powder was tested with the Brunswick Labs anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation and UV protection cell-based tests. Results showed significant positive results for all three tests. Specifically, camu camu reduced cellular free radical activity, inhibited the inflammatory agent, NFkB, and reduced UV-induced free radicals in the skin. It outperformed freeze-dried acai in two of three tests and performed as well or better than grape seed and cocoa extracts in all three tests on a dose-equivalent basis. For further information: www.brunswicklabs.com
