Today many of us hear about the healing powers of Superfruits as natural remedies for our preventive health care. You think of blue berries, strawberries and other common fruits available in grocery stores. But not all of them are deemed to make a dent in your preventive health care unless bought very fresh and consumed in large quantities every day!

However, for your DIY care, there is one powerful fruit that most have not likely heard of. It’s Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis), a strange and beautiful red fruit originating from Vietnam. What is most exceptional about this fruit is that it has the highest concentration of important anti-oxidants, beta-carotene (ten times more than in carrots), lycopene, bright red carotene and carotenoid pigment (seventy times more than found in tomatoes) and zeaxanthin. Gac fruit grows on vines and as it matures, it goes from a bright green to a lush, deep red. Its outer layer of the fruit (the pericarp) is toxic. In order to consume it only the inner part called arils needs to be extracted.

Gac’s antioxidant, beta-carotene is known to convert to vitamin A in the body and is a valuable aid in preventing or treating vitamin A deficiency. One study of children conducted in Vietnam measured blood plasma levels of vitamin A before and after the consumption of a Gac fruit extract. The study showed that vitamin A levels increased with supplementation. In addition, Beta-carotene in Gac supports development of white blood cells which enable the body to defend itself against disease. It also supports health reproductive functions by enhancing sperm production and in health embroynic development. The zeaxanthin in Gac fruit protects the tissues of the eyes against exposure to ultraviolet rays and reduces cell oxidation process.

Both, the lycopene and beta-carotene in Gac fruit enchanted skin health by mitigating oxidative (“rusting”) damage in tissue and contribute to better looking and healthier skin. Additionally, they  prevent hardening of the arteries and thus protect against the risk of heart attack.

One Japanese study reported in the International Journal of Oncology suggested that Gac fruit may be a cancer-fighter. There is good evidence that lycopene can help reduce the risk of prostate cancer. In this lab study, a water extract of the fruit inhibited the growth of certain tumor cells. This does not mean that Gac fruit is a cancer cure, but it almost surely will help to reduce the risk of some types of cancer.

You are not likely to find Gac fruits in your local supermarket. In order to harness its powerful virtue it needs to be super fresh. For your preventive health care benefits, the fruit’s best form is found right in this G3 Superfruit Juice. Take one shot in the morning and evening with a toast to your health!