Aronia Berry is a deciduous shrub that is native to North
America, also known as Black Chokeberry.  Recent
research has shed some light on this powerful and
health giving plant.

Aroniaberries are a great source for alternative
medicines and a lot cheaper than traditional medicines
too. Aroniaberries contain vitamins like B2, B6, E, C,
Folic Acid, and high levels of phenolic acids, tannins,
catechins, flavonoids, quercitin, rutin, hesperidin, and
procyanidin. With these amazing components
Aroniaberris have been found to help aid in many
diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer,
UTI (Urinary Tract Infection), gastric distress, and they
can even be helpful with exposure to UV radiation.
(2003, 2001, 1987)
Black Chokeberry
(Aronia melanocarpa)
You are probably asking yourself "Why do I need
this, I am heathy, how can Aroniaberries benefit
me"? Well, they most definitely can.
Aroniaberries are full of vitamins and
anti-oxidants. We humans come in contact with
free radicals on a daily basis. Free radicals love
to damage our cells and cellular structure
leading to illness and disease. The only counter
action we can take is to pump our bodies full of
anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants are found in many
fruits and their purpose is to protect our cells,
destroy free radicals, support anti-aging, and
help repair damaged cells. The most beneficial
and highest anti-oxidant capacity fruit known to
man is the Aronia Berry.

ARONIA BERRY BEATS THEM ALL. EVEN THE
ALL MIGHTY BLUEBERRY.

Research has shown that Aroniaberries contain
rich amounts of vitamins and anti-oxidants like
flavonoids, polyphenols, and anthocyanins.
According to a research study, Aroniaberries
have been found to produce Nitric Oxide. Nitric
Oxide is a strong relaxing agent to the smooth
muscles found in arteries. This then prevents an
individual's blood pressure to get too
dangerously high or to have spasms occur in
blood vessels. The researchers also discovered
that Nitric Oxide stops the development of blood
clots and the early stages of atherosclerosis.
Furthermore, Aroniaberries allow for better blood
flow and circulation, which in return protects the
coronary arteries from oxidative stress.
Therefore, it seems that Aroniaberries may offer
great protection for human blood vessels and
help maintain normal arterial function. (APS, New
Orleans, LA 2002)

Probably the most amazing research and
findings have to deal with Aroniaberries and their
fight against cancer. There have been many
studys that have shown positive feedback in the
fight against colon, liver, brain, and other forms
of cancer. These findings have shown that
Aroniaberries will slow down regulation activity of
the cancer cells or even better destroy them
completely. Some of these miraculous results
have even taken place as short as 24 hours.
Just simply amazing. (2003, 2001, 1987)

Aroniaberries have even shown great benefits
for individuals who suffer with diabetes through
one research study. Individuals who consumed
Aroniaberries showed that their glucose,
glycemic, and HbAlc-glycosylated hemoglobin
levels decreased. This will then allow one's
insulin levels to be more stable. With that being
said, it could be possible that individuals may
lose weight from supplementing Aroniaberries in
their diet. (2003, 2001, 1987)

Other research statistics show that Aroniaberries
are great for the gastric systems. Aroniaberries
destroy radicals that are generated during
gastric mucousal damage and damage to the
pancreas. Also, many free radicals are
generated through UV radiation, however,
Aroniaberries contain anthocyanins that protect
our skin from harmful effects of UV radiation.
(2003, 2001, 1987)

On top of all these amazing reports
Aroniaberries have also been linked to help aid
health in the urinary tract, help cure UTI (urinary
tract infection), and provide help with
inflammation. Researchers cannot figure out why
the Aroniaberry is doing what it is doing, but look
to find out. There are and will be on going
studies with this amazing fruit. It could just be
that Aroniaberries are packed with all kinds of
vitamins and anti-oxidants that it knocks out what
it comes into contact with.
Aronia Melanocarpa
More Proanthocyanidins than red wine