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Hi Keebler -- Great suggestions for helping with the tendonitis. I'm thinking about trying the Camu Camu, but am concerned about its content of glucose and other sugars.
How do people with fungal issues get around Camu Camu's sugar content? Is it really more potent than regular vitamin C? -- Thanks, GVS
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- As for the most potent vitamin C content of all plants, Triphala also says it's up there but Triphala is a combination of 3 different plants so it's not quite comparing one to one.
There are other berries used in herbal medicine and they all bring a lot to table, so to speak. You might also look up Schisandra / Schizandra. If the full properties speak more to you and its vit. c content is good, might be a consideration.
Triphala has more other healing properties, though. I don't have the energy to go thorugh my file notes now to add to the Camu Camu articles but if you have only so much money -- and maybe if your bowels need some support - you might start with Triphala (also at that previous thread).
Leslie Taylor has stated that the high vitamin C content for Camu Camu is the main thing going for it. Triphala has much more going for it. It's a good tonic & helps me just feel a bit better.
I use to ask that same question about sugars in plant medicines, too. Over time, I've come to find that:
Glucose and other sugars in foods and medicines from the plant world (as long as no added processed sugars) are usually not a problem. In fact, they help.
The overall nutrient profile is balanced., though it's very tart. Some sugars, by the way, are healing sugars. We require glucose, too. Hard to find any plant without some in it.
For instance, blueberries are another berry that is excellent for us. In addition to it being a whole food, the chromium in it also helps balance any of the very good natural sugars so that it falls low on the glycemic index.
Still, I hesitate to think that any form of vitamin C is going to "cure" tendonitis by itself. It won't likely, though is important to have on board, for sure. Scurvy actually can be a problem for many with lyme if they avoid citrus fruits due to candida.
Scurvy can cause a lot of damage to the body, the eyes, the teeth, etc.
Be sure to also get lots of good greens - check out which one are good in Vit. C. Best to get a variety of sources.
I do not believe in taking any synthetic vitamins and it's best to get vitamins from foods / concentrated foods such as with herbal medicine.
Other variables were mentioned at your other post so be sure to consider all the ways the tendons need attention starting with lyme / TBD interference - and rest. I'm also not sure that lifting weights is a good thing for every person's body.
Good luck. I hope you find a plan that works for you and one - in the meantime - that will also make you happy. -
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