Acerola: high blood pressure, drowsiness—are there any precautions for use?
Written on 09/02/2025 by Pauline de Santarome
Acerola is a fruit commonly used to combat fatigue, lack of concentration, winter-related illnesses, and other ailments. Particularly rich in vitamin C, acerola is renowned for its anti-fatigue and antioxidant properties.
Would you like to try an acerola treatment but want to know the contraindications and precautions for consuming this fruit?
Here is everything you need to know about taking acerola.
What is acerola? 🍒
Acerola is known as Barbados cherry or West Indian cherry. It grows mainly in South America, but also in the West Indies. It looks very similar to a cherry.
It has been renowned for centuries for its many health benefits:
- It is an excellent remedy for fatigue. Are you feeling tired or nervous? Do you want to recharge your batteries as winter approaches and get back to full health? Acerola can restore your energy and vitality. It contains 40 times more vitamin C than an orange or kiwi. It is one of the fruits with the highest vitamin C content in the world. It is therefore a fruit that is very well suited to combating fatigue. A course of acerola is particularly recommended if you are experiencing concentration problems, moments of stress, memory loss, ornervousness.
- It is also an excellent ally forboosting your immune system as winter approaches: the vitamin C concentration in acerola helps limit the duration of winter infections such as flu, colds, and bronchitis. It enables white blood cells to boost their effect on bacteria. Its benefits make acerola an excellent ally for your health.
- In addition, acerola has antioxidant properties: tissue oxidation leads to premature aging of the skin. Certain factors contribute to tissue oxidation: excessive smoking, sun exposure, a stressful lifestyle, poor eating habits, etc. Acerola is very beneficial for restoring tissue vitality and reducing oxidative stress. These properties are due in particular to the flavonoids and carotenoids contained in acerola.
In this sense, taking acerola supplements can be a good idea if you are feeling tired, stressed, nervous, or experiencing memory and concentration problems, or simply if you want to protect yourself against possible winter illnesses.
Does acerola have any side effects? 😷
To date, very few side effects of acerola on health have been reported. If the user follows the prescribed doses, it can be consumed with complete peace of mind.
However, in case of overdose, some unpleasant side effects may be experienced:
- The high concentration of vitamin C in acerola has many benefits, as we have seen. However, this concentration can lead to insomnia if the dosage is not respected. It is advisable to take acerola in the morning rather than in the evening to avoid this type of side effect.
- In case of overdose, you may also experience diarrhea, stomach cramps, abdominal pain, or nausea.
If you experience these symptoms, it is advisable to stop taking acerola immediately. If symptoms persist, do not hesitate to consult a medical professional.
Areare there any precautions for taking acerola? ⛔
First, it should be noted that acerola will only bear fruit if its intake is combined with a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
To boost your immune system, you can eat foods such as green tea, blueberries, dark chocolate, etc.
It is also advisable to exercise regularly and avoid excessive exposure to the sun.
If you would like to start taking acerola and have questions about any precautions you should take, we recommend that you consult a medical specialist. They are familiar with your medical history and will be able to give you advice tailored to your situation.
Taking acerola is not recommended in the following cases:
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, the high vitamin C content in acerola may be harmful.
- Acerola is also not recommended for young children: if you find your child unusually tired or want to strengthen their immune system against possible infections, it is best to consult a doctor.
- High doses of acerola can increase kidney stones. If you suffer from this condition, a course of treatment will not be suitable.
- Similarly, if you suffer from gout, acerola is not suitable for you as it increases uric acid levels.
Acerola-based dietary supplements 🌱
At Santarome Bio, we offer dietary supplements made from acerola to help you regain energy and vitality.
Acérola Bio 1000 is available in the form of tablets with a high dose of acerola.
By taking one Acerola Bio 1000 tablet per day, you will quickly notice its beneficial effects.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team.
