Freeze-dried, Organic Yumberry Powder

Yumberry (Myrica rubra) is a unique Chinese fruit, which has been around about 6000 years. Often compared with pomegranate and raspberry, yumberry is high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals; including vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin and carotene. These fruits have been used to help saliva secretion, stomach aches and dispelling summer heat. It is also shown to prevent sugars from being converted to fat in the body.

The health benefits of yumberry are primarily due to its astringent effects. These uses include the support of the digestive system and respiratory system as well as healthy inflammation management and menstrual health support.

The yumberry is also unusually rich in oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), the most powerful class of free-radical-scavenging antioxidants. OPCs are believed to support every metabolic system in the body by protecting it against internal and environmental stresses.

OPC is a water soluble pigment that changes with the acidity or alkalinity of the cells.  It is known to fight the free radicals and help with preventing the aging process. OPC also helps to reduce blood pressure by restricting enzyme activity and is known to protect the cardiovascular system. OPCs have also been shown to boost the immune system, lower blood pressure and help lower LDL cholesterol levels. OPCs also increase the strength and elasticity of blood vessels while slowing down the collapse of collagen, keeping skin firm, and inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Yumberry is an excellent source of vitamin C. It contains about 14 milligrams of vitamin C per cup, it actually contains more vitamin C than oranges.

Yumberries are also high in vitamin B6, potassium, copper, and manganese. Manganese is an essential mineral, and getting enough of it in your diet can help to prevent depression. It is also a great source of folate and niacin.