Acerola
- What other names is Acerola known by?
- What is Acerola?
- How does Acerola work?
- Are there safety concerns?
- Are there any interactions with medications?
- Dosing considerations for Acerola.
What other names is Acerola known by?
Acérola, Acerola Cherry, Barbados Cherry, Cerise des Antilles, Cerise de la Barbade, Puerto Rican Cherry, West Indian Cherry. Malpighia glabra, Malpighia punicifolia.What is Acerola?
Acerola is a fruit.Likely Effective for...
- As a source of Vitamin C to prevent scurvy.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Preventing heart disease, treating the common cold, cancer prevention, tooth decay, depression, and other conditions.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
Next: How does Acerola work?
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Women's Health
Find out what women really need.
Updated & New
