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Micro-nutrients may add years to your life
Most people in the modern world are suffering from micro-nutrient deficiencies simply because the commercial food crops are grown in nutrient exhausted soil. This is why the Rainforest is so important. Our Camu Camu trees are grown on the banks of a lagoon in an Amazon flood plain. What this means is that each year during the rainy season the river banks flood and our trees are six feet under water for almost four months. As the water recedes the soil and nutrient matter that has been moved around the Rainforest is re-deposited.

Camu Camu grows in the Richest Soil on Earth
This natural cycle ensures the richest nutrient soil for the Camu Camu plants. From this soil, the camu camu trees are able to pull a natural density of vitamins, minerals and amino acids in the exact ratios necessary for life. This is why the Camu Camu fruit is packed with a rich, balanced profile of unique, vital nutrients not available from any other source.

Essential Amino Acids
Perhaps the most important of these micronutrients are the essential amino acids found in Camu Camu. Essential amino acids cannot be manufactured by the body, and the body does not store excess amino acids for later use, so they must be supplied every day in the foods we eat.

Leucine
• Increases production of growth hormones
• Deficiencies may result in fatigue and irritability

Serine
• Supports proper functioning of the brain and nervous system
• May benefit memory, sociability, and alertness

Valine
• Used as an energy source in muscles
• Promotes mental vigor and calms emotions


Study References:
• Fernanda C., et.al. “Determination of Anthocyanins from Camu-camu” (Myrciaria dubia) by HPLC-PDA, HPLC-MS, and NMR.” J. Agric. Food Chem, ASAP Article 10.1021/jf051357vS0021-8561(05)01357-9.
• Benton D., et.al., “Vitamin supplementation for 1 year improves mood.” Neurophsychology, 32(2):98-105, 1995
• Hesker H., et.al., “Psychological disorders as early symptoms of a mild-moderate vitamin deficiency. Ann NY Acad Sci., 669:352-7, 1992.
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