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Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Juice
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Juice
Low concern
Camu camu is consumed as a traditional fruit juice in South America. Very high vitamin C content can cause GI effects at high doses; otherwise generally well tolerated.
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What it is
Juice of camu camu fruit (Myrciaria dubia), an Amazonian berry exceptionally high in vitamin C.
Whole-fruit juice ingredient; natural source of vitamin C.
Why it's flagged
- high vitamin C levels can cause GI upset at high doses
What regulators actually say
"Vitamin C intake from foods and supplements above the tolerable upper intake level (2,000 mg/day for adults) can cause diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal cramps."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Used as conventional food/juice and dietary ingredient
European Union — EFSA
Subject to Novel Food Regulation in EU for extracts/non-traditional uses
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