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Evidence Summary

Acerola is primarily valued as a natural source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and one small study (PMID: 22040889) found that ascorbic acid from acerola juice may be absorbed more favorably and excreted less rapidly than synthetic ascorbic acid alone, suggesting potential bioavailability advantages. A small clinical study in 22 elite athletes (PMID: 41269386) found that 300 g/day of acerola pulp for 3 weeks reduced some inflammatory markers, serum glucose, urea, and liver enzymes (ALT/AST), though oxidative stress parameters were unchanged. Acerola extract has also been included in multi-ingredient skin supplement formulas that showed improvements in skin hydration, elasticity, and photoaging markers, but its individual contribution cannot be isolated from these combination products (PMIDs: 34791771, 32017646, 31627309).

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Effective Dose

No established dose from provided studies; 300 g/day pulp used in one athlete study (PMID: 41269386)