Once considered an overlooked tropical fruit, Brazil’s jaboticaba is gaining recognition for its high levels of antioxidants, polyphenols, and anthocyanins that may reduce inflammation and support ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Meiri Janz / Getty Images Jaboticaba contains fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C that may help calm inflammation. Its compounds ...

Jaboticaba contains fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C that may help calm inflammation. Its compounds are also linked to improved insulin sensitivity and gut microbiome diversity. Once considered an ...