Chokeberry melanocarpa fructus

Aronia melanocarpa fructus, also known as chokeberries, are the black fruits of the chokeberry bush. They have a high content of antioxidant anthocyanins and are used as a herbal drug. Used as a radical scavenger, anti-ageing agent, against metabolic diseases.

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Commission E: not processed

Aronia melanocarpa fructus contains 800 mg of anthocyanins and other polyphenols per 100 g of fruit. Dried fruit contains 28 % polyphenols, of which 0.6 % are proanthocyanidins, 0.8 % anthocyanins, 0.24 % eriodictyol-7-glucuronide, 0.4 % quercetin glycosides and phenol carboxylic acids. Furthermore, vitamin C (13.7 mg per 100 g), folic acid (20 µg), zinc (0.15 mg) and iron (0.9 mg)

Aronia melanocarpa fructus has antioxidant, antibacterial, anticarcinogenic and anti-inflammatory effects. In addition, the aronia fruits have a metabolic regulating effect in type 2 diabetes mellitus and lead to a reduction in cardiovascular risk factors, for example the regulation of increased blood pressure values, lowering of blood lipids or a reduction in the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme. An anticoagulant effect should be noted due to the inhibition of platelet aggregation.

Aronia fruits are used as oxidative cell protection in arteriosclerosis. Further indications are: CHD (reduction of cardiovascular risk factors), hyperlipoproteinemia, breast cancer.

We recommend 100 to 200 ml of pressed juice. It is advisable to take arginine at the same time, but at different times.

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