Health Benefits of Aronia Berries -
Anti-inflammation: Aronia berries are loaded with antioxidants which reduce inflammation in the body with many positive effects. Aronia contains high levels of compounds which have great medicinal value (anthocyanins, proanthocyanins, flavonols, and phenolic acids).
Antiviral properties: Studies have demonstrated Aronia berries are effective in fighting against influenza and other viruses.
Antibacterial: Aronia has been shown to have direct anti-microbial activity against some food pathogens. Aronia berries can also help prevent urinary tract infections.
Cardiovascular Health: Studies indicate aronia improves biomarkers associated with heart disease risk and markers associated with vascular function. Aronia reduced blood pressure and LDL cholesterol in healthy former smokers. Aronia was also shown to inhibit weight gain.
Diabetes: Aronia berries may reduce insulin resistance. Adults with type 2 diabetes reported improvement in glycemic control with decreased fasting blood glucose.
Protects kidneys: Aronia berries protect the kidneys from damage in two ways: by protecting kidney cells from oxidative stress and by regulating blood pressure levels.
Cancer Prevention: Studies have suggested that aronia can inhibit multiple cancer mechanisms in vitro. They also demonstrated effectiveness against live cancer cell growth, adhesion, migration and metastasis and inhibits cancer stem cell formation.
Neuroprotection: Aronia has demonstrated neuroprotective effects. Intake of flavonoid rich foods (such as aronia) helped maintain cognitive function in US men and Women.
Colitis: Aronia inhibits intestinal inflammation, promotes intestinal barrier function and may be protective against colitis. Aronia decreased lesion extension, adhesion score and the colon wall’s thickening score.
Helpful Links on the Benefits of Healthy Berries and Aronia in particular
Black Chokeberry - Complete Chemical Composition Analysis from the Journal Molecules
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6832535
Article in the Journal Molecules describing the Health Benefits of Anthocyanins (in red and purple berries)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6832535/
USDA Database for ORAC Values (antioxidant levels)
https://naldc.nal.usda.gov/catalog/43336
Aronia has antiviral properties
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24012672/
Intake of flavonoid rich foods helps maintain cognitive function in US men and women
https://n.neurology.org/content/97/10/e1041
Dietary Effects of Anthocyanins in Human Health: A Comprehensive Review
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8308553/
Aronia melanocarpa and its components demonstrate antiviral activity against influenza viruses
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24012672/
Composition, polyphenol bioavailability and health benefits of aronia berry: a review
Effects of Aronia melanocarpa on Cardiometabolic Diseases: A Systematic Review of Quasi-Design Studies and Randomized Controlled Studies. Christine B. Christiansen et. al. Journal of the Society for Biomedical Diabetes Research, 2022; 18(2): 76-92. Published on line June 30 2022.
Potential Benefits of Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) Fruits and Their Constituents in Improving Human Health. Yulin Ren et al. Molecules. 2022 Nov 13;27(22);7823. doi: 10.3390/molecules27227823
Health Benefits of Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas L.)
https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/mbsjohs/issue/61963/824473
If you go to https://semanticscholar.org and search for this title it will allow you to view and download a pdf of the entire paper
Other Citations:
“Lonicera Caerulea.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 25 Feb. 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonicera_caerulea. (Cited Honey Berry Information)
“Sambucus.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 22 Feb. 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambucus. (Cited Elderberry Information)
“Aronia.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 24 Feb. 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aronia. (Cited Aronia Berry Information)
Kenagy, Esther. “Elderberry Pie Ll.” Elderberry Pie Ll Recipe, Allrecipes.com, www.allrecipes.com/recipe/12616/elderberry-pie-ii/. (Elderberry Pie Recipe)
Johnson, Melissa Ehrman. “Aronia Muffins.” Aronia Muffins, Midwest Aronia Association, 11 Jan. 2014, midwestaronia.org/recipe/aronia-muffins/.
(Aronia Berry Muffin Recipe)
Deobald, Bshec Betty Ann. “Haskap Packs in the Flavour for Tasty Recipes.” Haskap Packs in the Flavour for Tasty Recipes, The Western Producer, 6 July 2012, www.producer.com/2012/07/haskap-packs-in-the-flavour-for-tasty-recipes/. (Honey Berry Crumble Recipe)
Myracle, Angela. “Aronia Berry Handout.” UMaine, 2016. (Aronia Oatmeal Cookies Recipe)
Myracle, Angela. “ElderBerry Handout.” UMaine, 2016. (Elderberry Syrup Recipe)
