Current Uses
The therapeutic dosage of graviola leaf, (which offers such a high amount of acetogenins as the root and almost as much as the seed *) is reported to be 2-3 grams taken 3 or 4 times a day.
Graviola products (capsules and tinctures) are becoming more widely available. As one of the mechanisms of action of the graviola is deplete ATP energy to cancer cells, combining it with other supplements and natural products that increase or enhance cellular ATP may reduce the effect of graviola.
The main supplement which increases ATP is a common antioxidant called Coenzyme Q10 and therefore should be avoided when taking graviola.
* Different chemical alkaloids in the seeds and roots have shown some preliminary neurotoxic effects in vitro. Therefore not recommended for consumption, only its blade.
Conclusion
Graviola is certainly a promising natural remedy and one that again emphasizes the importance of preserving our remaining tropical ecosystems. Maybe – if enough people believe that the possible cure for cancer really is enclosed in a tropical plant – we will take steps to protect our remaining rainforests from destruction.
A researcher studying Graviola summarized this idea eloquently: “At the time of preparing the current review, over 350 Annonaceous acetogenins have been isolated from 37 species. Our preliminary efforts show that about 50%, more than 80 species of Annonaceous scheduled, are significantly bioactive and are worthy of fractionation, therefore, this class of compounds can be expected to continue growing at an exponential rate in the future, provided that such financial support for such research efforts can be found. With the disappearance of the world’s tropical forests, such work is a duty before the great chemical diversity contained in these endangered species, is lost. ”
This information is not aimed to be used for diagnostic purposes, for prescriptions or to replace proper medical care. The plant described here is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose, mitigate or prevent any disease.
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