Acerola Cherry (Malpighia emarginata): Bioflavonoid-Bound Vitamin C, Rutin Synergies, and Microcapillary Integrity

The Barbados Cherry of the Tropical Americas

Native to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean, Acerola (Malpighia emarginata) produces bright crimson, three-lobed cherries containing tart, vitamin-rich pulp.

1. Bioflavonoid-Cheated Ascorbic Acid

• Yields 1,500 to 2,000 mg of natural Vitamin C per 100 grams.
• Rich in Rutin, Hyperoside, and Kaempferol bioflavonoids, which stabilize microcapillary walls, reduce capillary fragility, and support collagen triple-helix cross-linking in skin and joints.

2. References & Clinical Citations

• Mezadri, T., et al. (2008). The acerola fruit: composition, productive characteristics and economic importance. Archivos Latinoamericanos de Nutrición, 56(4), 332-340.
• Hanamura, T., et al. (2005). Skin-lightening effect of a polyphenol extract from Acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC.) fruit on UV-induced pigmentation. Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 72(12), 3259-3266. [PubMed: 19060416]

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