"When we compare camu camu versus placebo, [there's more than] a 15 percent difference in your liver fat in only 12 weeks," André Marette, a medical professor at Laval University in Quebec and the lead author of the study, told The Epoch Times in an interview.

Camu camu is a berry native to South America, characterized by a deep red color when ripe and a tart flavor, and is about the size of a grape.

NAFLD begins with fat buildup in the liver, which can lead to severe liver conditions, such as liver scarring. Without intervention, NAFLD can potentially progress to fatal liver failure. The condition currently affects more than a quarter of adults in the United States.

The study was published on Aug. 20 in Cell Reports Medicine.

Camu Camu Reduces Liver Fat

In a randomized, double-blind trial, Marette and the research team from Laval University studied 30 overweight adults with high blood lipid levels—a marker for NAFLD—who were given either 1.5 grams of camu camu powder or a placebo daily for 12 weeks.

Participants taking camu camu experienced a nearly 7.5 percent reduction of fat in their livers, as measured by magnetic resonance imaging, while those on the placebo saw a nearly 8.5 percent increase.

This is more than a 15 percent difference, according to the study's authors, highlighting camu camu's potential as a powerful natural remedy for fatty liver disease.

Known for its high vitamin C levels, camu camu contains a unique mix of beneficial polyphenols, including ellagic acid and castalagin, both of which have anti-inflammatory properties.