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Anona Muricata Fruit Extract
Anona Muricata Fruit Extract
Moderate concern
Soursop fruit is consumed widely. However, Annona muricata contains annonaceous acetogenins, which have been linked to atypical Parkinsonism in epidemiological studies from Caribbean populations with high consumption.
Found in
4 products
What it is
Extract from soursop/graviola (Annona muricata) fruit.
Cosmetic and supplement ingredient; the fruit itself is consumed.
Why it's flagged
- acetogenins linked to neurotoxicity in high consumption
What regulators actually say
"Annonaceous acetogenins, found in Annona muricata, have been associated with atypical parkinsonism in Guadeloupe."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole fruit consumed; supplement use varies
European Union — EFSA
Recognized food fruit
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