Main Features: Graviola may support the Defense mechanism of body’s ability to cull undesirable cells.1-6 There is a historic use as a sedative or nerve tonic, also to elevate mood and to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Graviola tree (Annona muricata), also known as soursop, is found in the Amazon jungle and some of the Caribbean islands. Graviola tree leaves have been used traditionally for their various therapeutic properties. More recent scientific studies suggest that Acetogenins, the active constituents of Graviola, can support healthy cell growth and function. In addition, Graviola has been used for its whole body calming effects and as a supplement to Enhance maintain a positive mood.

Product Quanlity Issues: Most commercial preparations are of a non-standardized extract or of leaf-and-stem mixture. NOW nutritionists declined to use an unproven extract, preferring to use the pure leaf powder, as the stems are largely composed of cellulose. Studies have used Graviola leaf (and extracts of the leaf) to show efficacy1,2,3,4,5, so we were unwilling to use the more dilute leaf-and-stem mixture.