Aronia has only recently gained popularity in our country, and its medicinal properties have been well known for a long time.
Aronia is a plant whose small dark berries are full of nutrients and antioxidants such as vitamin C and anthocyanin and offer a multitude of benefits for those who want to improve their health and diet.
Fresh aronia fruits have the highest antioxidant capacity among all berries and other fruits.
Aronia is four to six times richer in antioxidants than cranberries and other berries and other fruits. It is called a superfood and Siberian blueberry, and also bears the epithet food of the future.
It stimulates the functioning of the thyroid gland, so it is especially recommended for people with hypothyroidism. It prevents the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases, reduces high blood pressure and cholesterol, and encourages the formation of good cholesterol.
Aronia also improves liver function, helps with gallstones and inflammation of the gallbladder. It soothes cramps and pain in the intestines, reduces inflammation of the intestinal mucosa and stops diarrhea. Aronia is also useful for urinary tract inflammation.
Research shows that aronia has an anti-cancer effect because it destroys a large percentage of malignant tumor cells of the brain, lungs, breast, colon and liver.
Dark aronia berries contain a large amount of carotene, which prevents eye damage and the possibility of cataracts. Aronia is also rich in flavonoids, such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which prevent frequent eye inflammation (uveitis).
Aronia helps regulate body weight. It prevents the formation of excess fat around the stomach, which is a problem that many people face regularly. Aronia has a low percentage of calories and fat, and contains dietary fiber, which makes it one of the healthiest fruits. If you want to be full, full of energy and strength, and at the same time take care of your health, regular consumption of chokeberry is recommended.
If you regularly have chokeberry in your diet, be sure that colds and flu will bypass you in a wide circle. In addition to fighting bacteria and viruses, chokeberry also strengthens the immune system.
Indians have traditionally used it to treat colds, and recent research confirms its antiviral properties and high vitamin C content. A group of scientists from Bulgaria discovered that chokeberry has antiviral and antibacterial properties.
If you want to treat inflammation or viral infections, it is recommended to use dried berries or chokeberry juice.
