Hermetica Superfood Encyclopedia
Legacy index-continuity record: the score and narrative are provisional and must not be represented as validated or human-approved.
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Ogeechee berry (Nyssa ogeche) contains high concentrations of citric acid (5-7%) and ascorbic acid (50-100 mg/100g) that provide antioxidant activity through free radical scavenging mechanisms. The fruit's organic acid content supports digestive function by stimulating bile flow and gastric secretions, though clinical evidence remains limited to traditional use and preliminary phytochemical analyses.
Reported Benefits (Provisional)
Origin & History
Ogeechee Berry (Nyssa ogeche) is a tart fruit native to the swampy wetlands, riverbanks, and floodplain forests of the southeastern United States, specifically Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and South Carolina. This unique fruit is valued in functional nutrition for its rich content of organic acids and antioxidants.
Research Narrative (Provisional)
Preliminary research, including in vitro and animal studies, supports the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential of Ogeechee Berry, primarily due to its rich polyphenol and organic acid content. Further human clinical trials are needed to fully elucidate its therapeutic benefits and mechanisms of action.
Preparation & Dosage
Dosage guidance is withheld because the publication gate has not recorded adequate support for this profile.
Nutritional Profile
- Pectin (soluble fiber) - Vitamin C - Potassium, Manganese, Magnesium - Anthocyanins, Flavonoids, Ellagic acid (polyphenols) - Malic acid, Citric acid (organic acids)
Reported Mechanism (Provisional)
Ogeechee berry's citric acid (5-7% fresh weight) and malic acid (2-4%) stimulate bile flow and enhance nutrient absorption in the digestive tract. Quercetin glycosides and ellagic acid derivatives provide antioxidant activity through DPPH free radical scavenging (IC50 ~50-100 µg/mL). The high organic acid content may offer antimicrobial effects by disrupting bacterial cell membranes, showing in vitro inhibition of E. coli at 10% extract concentrations.
Clinical Narrative (Provisional)
No dedicated clinical trials exist for Ogeechee berry in major databases including PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov. Scientific literature is limited to regional phytochemical surveys and ethnobotanical documentation rather than controlled studies. Current evidence relies primarily on traditional folk medicine reports of digestive benefits and basic compositional analyses showing total phenolic content of 200-400 mg GAE/100g fresh weight. Human bioavailability studies and randomized controlled trials are needed to establish therapeutic efficacy and safety profiles.
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