Research suggests that lucuma may have anti-inflammatory potential based on its content of polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, and a favorable omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratio, as identified in a 2025 compositional analysis of Bolivian-grown fruit. A 2020 review of plant-derived oils also noted that polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid, play a role in modulating inflammation during skin wound healing, which is relevant given lucuma's fatty acid profile. However, the available evidence consists of a single nutritional analysis and a broader review not specifically focused on lucuma, meaning direct studies examining lucuma's anti-inflammatory effects in humans or animals are currently absent from the literature. Overall, the existing research is preliminary and largely indirect, and considerably more targeted investigation would be needed before drawing firm conclusions about lucuma's anti-inflammatory properties.
Citations from PubMed and preprint sources. Match score (0-100) reflects automated search ranking, not clinical appraisal.
| Title | Type | Year | Direction | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Comprehensive Analysis of the Nutritional Value, Antioxidant Potential and ... | Other | 2025 | Supports | 100 |
| Vegetable butters and oils in skin wound healing: Scientific evidence for new... | Review | 2020 | Neutral | 95 |