Iron content of carao

According to a chemical analysis of Tropical Health Foods carao, the iron content is only 14 ppm. That means there should be only 7.25 milligrams of iron in the entire 365 ml (518 g) bottle. Now, the U.S. recommended "daily value" (DV) for iron is 18 mg.  Therefore, you would have to…

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Chemical Analysis of Tropical Health Foods Carao

Ligia Carmona Infante did a chemical analysis of Tropical Health Foods carao in May, 2004, as part of her master's degree in Chemistry at the University of Costa Rica.  The results are given below:

Humidity 35%
Tannins 14.2%
Carbohydrates 32.9%
Ash  32.11%
Iron  14 ppm
Calcium 51…
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

IS CARAO FRUIT HELPFUL FOR ALL CASES OF ANEMIA?
We have seen it to be very effective to improve blood values for those with iron deficiency anemia and anemia caused by excessive blood loss (menstruation, etc.), including some cases that were unresponsive to iron treatment.  It has also given amazing results in…

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Animal Use

This page will contain all of the information and reports we have collected on the use of carao for animals.

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Use by Athletes

Use by Athletes

This page will collect all information on use by endurance athletes.

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