Amazonian Fruit May Help Prevent Obesity

In this study, researchers found that consuming camu camu—a fruit native to the Amazon— improved glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity and reduced blood endotoxins and metabolic inflammation in mice that were fed a high-sugar, high-fat diet. The findings suggest that camu camu phytochemicals may play a role in the fight against obesity and metabolic disease, but further studies are needed to determine if such benefits would extend to humans. Gut, July 2018