A camu-camu fruit extract to reduce liver fat shows promise in clinical trial

Published Date: 28 Aug 2024

A research team from Université Laval has shown the benefits of camu-camu on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which affects over seven million people in Canada. This exotic fruit reduces liver fat levels.

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