Aguaje Fruit (Mauritia flexuosa): The Buriti Palm, Natural Phytoestrogens, Oleic Fatty Acids, and Cutaneous Hydration

The "Tree of Life" of the Amazonian Wetlands

Dominating the flooded peatlands of the Amazon basin, the majestic Buriti Palm (Mauritia flexuosa), known in Peru as Aguaje, produces large scaly chestnut-colored fruits with rich, bright orange oily pulp.

1. Carotenoid Density & Plant Sterols

• 7 Times More Beta-Carotene Than Carrots: Shields skin from UV photo-aging and supports natural epithelial renewal.
• $\beta$-Sitosterol Phytoestrogens: Supports female hormonal balance and promotes cutaneous hydration.

2. References & Clinical Citations

• Rosso, V. V., & Mercadante, A. Z. (2007). Carotenoid composition of two Brazilian Amazonian fruits: Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa) and tucumã (Astrocaryum vulgare). Food Chemistry, 100(1), 382-388.
• Koolen, H. H., et al. (2013). Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Mauritia flexuosa (Buriti) fruit. Food Chemistry, 138(2-3), 855-862. [PubMed: 23411187]

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