Aronia berries provide folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin K and secondary plant substances

What are aronia berries?

The aronia berry belongs to the rosaceous plants (Rosaceae). Because of its appearance and its similarity to apples, it is also called apple berry. It is known for decades in Eastern Europe and is appreciated for its ingredients. Due to its high content of different valuable vital substances, it is one of the recommended fruits.

The natural ingredients of the aronia berry

Apart from vitamins (provitamin A, vitamin B2, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, beta-carotene) and minerals (potassium, calcium, iron, iodine, zinc), it is rich in fibres and secondary plant substances with the focus on the contained polyphenols, which include the so-called flavonoids. They are said to have plenty of positive properties.
Flavonoids occur, for example, in red wine, although the amount of flavonoids in the aronia berry is five times higher than in the grape. Flavonoids include flavones, anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins.

Aronia for the immune system

The aronia berry is said to have a beneficial effect on the heart and blood vessels, to stimulate the immune system and to promote the circulation. Different studies could prove that a regular consumption is able to improve the long-term memory.

Natural antioxidants

Polyphenols occurring naturally in plants have a high antioxidant potential and can therefore be of importance for the protection of cells and tissues. According to recent scientific insights, they may be able to affect the blood sugar level.

Interesting: cultivation of aronia without pesticides

During the cultivation of aronia, there is no need for pesticides, because the high tannin content makes the aronia berries resistant to diseases and pests.

Advantages of the aronia capsules by Fairvital

• antioxidant capacity (TEAK): 328.3 mmol/Trolox/kg
• standardised to 45% polyphenols and 20% anthocyanins
• rich in natural vitamins and minerals
• can activate the immune system
• strong antioxidant properties
• without magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide