Aronia: benefits, dosage, contraindications
Other name(s)
Chokeberry
Scientific name(s)
Aronia melanocarpa
Family or group:
Plants
Active ingredients:
Flavonoids
Anthocyanins
Vitamin C
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Oligo-Proanthocyanidins
Indications
Scoring methodology
EFSA approval.
Metabolic syndrome ✪✪✪✪✪
Aronia berries are capable of reducing blood glucose and cholesterol levels, although clinical study results remain mixed. In the context of metabolic syndrome, specific Aronia extracts at 300 mg per day for 2 months reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as total and LDL cholesterol levels, without affecting blood glucose levels or body composition. Another extract at 30 ml per day for 4 weeks decreased body weight, LDL in women, and triglycerides in diabetic patients. Consumption of juice containing Aronia for 6 months also lowered total cholesterol.
Posologie
Oral: fruit
300 mL
3 - months
Adults
juice
Synergies
Effects of Aronia melanocarpa juice as part of the dietary regimen in patients with diabetes mellitus
Effects of Sambucus nigra and Aronia melanocarpa extracts on immune system disorders within diabetes mellitus
Short-term supplementation with Aronia melanocarpa extract improves platelet aggregation, clotting, and fibrinolysis in patients with metabolic syndrome
Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of Aronia melanocarpa fruit juice in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
Enhanced Glucose Uptake in Human Liver Cells and Inhibition of Carbohydrate Hydrolyzing Enzymes by Nordic Berry Extracts
Chokeberry Anthocyanin Extract as Pancreatic β-Cell Protectors in Two Models of Induced Oxidative Stress
Black chokeberry Aronia melanocarpa extract reduces blood pressure, glycemia and lipid profile in patients with metabolic syndrome: a prospective controlled trial
Cardiovascular diseases ✪✪✪✪✪
Aronia berries have demonstrated positive effects on cardiac and vascular health. Aronia extracts have a beneficial effect in patients with metabolic disease. They significantly reduce serum triglyceride and LDL-cholesterol levels, thereby regulating lipid profiles. In patients with hypercholesterolemia, it has been shown that a 2-month supplementation with aronia significantly reduces cholesterol levels (-22%) and lipid peroxidation (-40%), while improving membrane fluidity. Aronia extracts improve blood vessel function by reducing levels of a substance called ET-1, which promotes cardiovascular health. They also have an anti-aggregatory effect, preventing the formation of blood clots. Blood pressure is decreased by polyphenol extracts (anthocyanins and flavonoids) in hypertensive subjects. These extracts also strengthen patients' endogenous antioxidant defenses (SOD, GSH-Px). These extracts would therefore reduce cardiovascular risks. Although further clinical studies are necessary, some studies clearly support their use for maintaining cardiovascular health.
Posologie
Oral administration: fruit
300 mL
2 - months
Adults
juice
Short-term supplementation with Aronia melanocarpa extract improves platelet aggregation, clotting, and fibrinolysis in patients with metabolic syndrome
Effects of aronia berry (poly)phenols on vascular function and gut microbiota: a double-blind randomized controlled trial in adult men
Aronia melanocarpa fruit extract exhibits anti-inflammatory activity in human aortic endothelial cells
Beneficial Effects of Polyphenol-Rich Chokeberry Juice Consumption on Blood Pressure Level and Lipid Status in Hypertensive Subjects
Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Anthocyanin-Rich Water-Soluble Aronia Dry Extracts
Antithrombin effect of polyphenol-rich extracts from black chokeberry and grape seeds
In vivo influence of extract from Aronia melanocarpa on the erythrocyte membranes in patients with hypercholesterolemia
Extract from Aronia melanocarpa fruits potentiates the inhibition of platelet aggregation in the presence of endothelial cells
Combination therapy of statin with flavonoids rich extract from chokeberry fruits enhanced reduction in cardiovascular risk markers in patients after myocardial infraction (MI)
Anticoagulant effect of polyphenols-rich extracts from black chokeberry and grape seeds
Aronia melanocarpa extract reduces blood pressure, serum endothelin, lipid, and oxidative stress marker levels in patients with metabolic syndrome
Obesity ✪✪✪✪✪
Aronia exhibits anti-pancreatic lipase activity in an oil emulsion model. It may thus effectively inhibit the hydrolysis of triglycerides and consequently reduce lipid absorption. In a clinical study of overweight or obese women with at least one cardiovascular disease risk factor, daily consumption of 300 mL of a blend of aronia, apple, blueberry, and cranberry juices for 6 weeks did not reduce body weight, BMI, or blood pressure. However, an improvement in total cholesterol and HDL levels compared with baseline was observed.
Posologie
Oral: fruit
300 mL
juice
Synergies
Modulation of Lipid Profile and Lipoprotein Subfractions in Overweight/Obese Women at Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases through the Consumption of Apple/Berry Juice
Cyanidin-3- O-galactoside-enriched Aronia m elanocarpa extract attenuates weight gain and adipogenic pathways in high-fat diet-induced obese C57BL/6 mice
Inhibitory activity of chokeberry, bilberry, raspberry and cranberry polyphenol-rich extract towards adipogenesis and oxidative stress in differentiated 3T3-L1 adipose cells
Effects of Fruit Extracts on Pancreatic Lipase Activity in Lipid Emulsions
Aging well ✪✪✪✪✪
Aronia extracts, rich in polyphenols, can reduce the activity of certain genes involved in the progression of brain tumors, offering a promising lead against glioblastoma.nnFurthermore, aronia juice stimulates the body's antioxidant enzymes, supporting its potential role as an anti-aging supplement. This dual action strengthens interest in aronia for the prevention of aging and the fight against chronic diseases.nn
Posologie
Oral administration: fruit
200 mL
juice
Anticancer Effects of Extracts from Three Different Chokeberry Species
Induction of apoptosis and reduction of MMP gene expression in the U373 cell line by polyphenolics in Aronia melanocarpa and by curcumin
Preparative Purification of Polyphenols from Aronia melanocarpa (Chokeberry) with Cellular Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activity
Antioxidant activities of chokeberry extracts and the cytotoxic action of their anthocyanin fraction on HeLa human cervical tumor cells
Effect of Supplementation with Black Chokeberry ( Aronia melanocarpa) Extract on Inflammatory Status and Selected Markers of Iron Metabolism in Young Football Players: A Randomized Double-Blind Trial
Effects of anthocyanins on the prevention and treatment of cancer
Structure-function relationships of anthocyanins from various anthocyanin-rich extracts on the inhibition of colon cancer cell growth
In vitro antileukaemic activity of extracts from chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa [Michx] Elliott) and mulberry (Morus alba L.) leaves against sensitive and multidrug resistant HL60 cells
Chemotherapy modulates the biological activity of breast cancer patients plasma: the protective properties of black chokeberry extract
Cytotoxicity of gemcitabine enhanced by polyphenolics from Aronia melanocarpa in pancreatic cancer cell line AsPC-1
Respiratory infections ✪✪✪✪✪
By stimulating the immune response, aronia berries may have positive effects on upper respiratory tract symptoms. Indeed, aronia berries, thanks to their many antioxidant components, could prevent symptoms of influenza and the common cold, as noted by their use in traditional medicine.
Posologie
Oral use: fruit
100 mL
Adults
juice
Properties
Cardiovascular
Aronia appears to be beneficial for its preventive impact on the cardiovascular system. It notably has anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet properties that limit clot formation. The polyphenols in aronia may act by inhibiting the angiotensin-converting enzyme and through antioxidant effects, offering potential for the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic complications. Consumption of aronia improves blood circulation and blood lipid levels in people at high cardiovascular risk, with cholesterol and triglyceride levels being significantly reduced after 2 months of supplementation.
Usages associés
Antioxidant
The anthocyanins in aronia have antioxidant activity, demonstrated by laboratory, animal, and human studies. Taking aronia extract reduces levels of pro-oxidant substances and alters blood levels of antioxidant enzymes, such as glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase (SOD). In high-level athletes, aronia extract improves antioxidant enzyme levels, and in healthy adults it increases the availability of reduced glutathione and the activity of glutathione peroxidase following exercise.
Usages associés
Hypoglycemic
People with diabetes may also particularly benefit from the aronia berry, which is low in sugar. Possible mechanisms include inhibition of enzymes involved in the digestion of carbohydrates and fats. Drinking 200 ml of aronia juice every day for 3 months normalized the blood sugar level of individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Usages associés
Lipid-lowering
Research indicates that aronia may reduce plasma lipid levels in patients with hyperlipidemia or metabolic syndrome, although results are mixed in healthy subjects or those at cardiovascular risk. The beneficial effects on lipids could result from aronia's antioxidant action rather than from its influence on hepatic cholesterol metabolism. In addition, aronia may reduce intestinal absorption of cholesterol.
Usages associés
The effect of Aronia consumption on lipid profile, blood pressure, and biomarkers of inflammation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Aronia melanocarpa (chokeberry) polyphenol-rich extract improves antioxidant function and reduces total plasma cholesterol in apolipoprotein E knockout mice
Safe dosage
Adult: 200 mL (juice)
Aronia juice has most often been consumed at a dosage of 200 to 500 mL per day for a period that can last up to 12 weeks.
Interactions
Médicaments
Antiplatelet agents/anticoagulants: moderate interaction
Aronia may have an antithrombotic, blood-thinning effect.
Precautions
Pregnant women: use with caution
To be consumed as part of a balanced diet and in dietary amounts.
Breastfeeding women: use with caution
To be consumed as part of a balanced diet and in dietary amounts.nn
