Aronia Berry
Research reviewed: Up until 03/2026
Aronia Berry (Aronia melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry)) is a dietary supplement with 9 published peer-reviewed studies involving 576 participants, researched for Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular, Metabolic Syndrome & Antioxidant.
Evidence at a Glance
Strength is scored by study design, sample size, study type, and outcomes
Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular
ModerateMetabolic Syndrome & Antioxidant
ModerateResearch Visualised
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Study Quality Breakdown
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Participants Per Study
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Research Timeline
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All Studies
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Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular
Daily aronia supplementation on blood pressure and cholesterol reduction
Study Type
Meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials
Purpose
Daily aronia supplementation on blood pressure and cholesterol reduction
Dose
Various aronia preparations (juice, extract, powder)
Participants
Meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials
Duration
6-8 weeks
Results
Daily aronia supplementation significantly reduces systolic blood pressure (key cardiovascular risk factor) and total cholesterol.
How They Measured It
Systolic/diastolic BP, total cholesterol, LDL, HDL
Aronia effects on lipid profile, blood pressure, and inflammation biomarkers
Study Type
Systematic review and meta-analysis
Purpose
Aronia effects on lipid profile, blood pressure, and inflammation biomarkers
Dose
Various (300mg-3g/day anthocyanin equivalent)
Participants
Meta-analysis of RCTs
Duration
Various
Results
Aronia significantly reduced total cholesterol, LDL, systolic BP, and inflammatory markers. Anthocyanin content responsible for cardiovascular benefits.
How They Measured It
Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, TG, BP, CRP, IL-6
Chokeberry products for blood pressure and inflammation in mildly hypertensive patients
Study Type
RCT
Purpose
Chokeberry products for blood pressure and inflammation in mildly hypertensive patients
Dose
300mL chokeberry juice daily
Participants
44 mildly elevated blood pressure adults
Duration
3 months
Results
Significantly lowered blood pressure and reduced inflammatory biomarkers. Endothelial function improved.
How They Measured It
Blood pressure, CRP, IL-6, endothelial function
Metabolic Syndrome & Antioxidant
Black chokeberry extract for metabolic syndrome management
Study Type
Prospective controlled trial
Purpose
Black chokeberry extract for metabolic syndrome management
Dose
300mg aronia extract daily
Participants
58 metabolic syndrome patients
Duration
12 weeks
Results
Significantly reduced blood glucose, total cholesterol, LDL, BP, and waist circumference. Comprehensive multi-component metabolic syndrome benefit.
How They Measured It
Blood glucose, lipid profile, BP, waist circumference
Black chokeberry effects on human inflammation biomarkers and antioxidant enzymes
Study Type
Systematic review
Purpose
Black chokeberry effects on human inflammation biomarkers and antioxidant enzymes
Dose
Various
Participants
Systematic review of RCTs
Duration
Various
Results
Aronia consistently increases SOD, catalase, GPx and reduces inflammatory markers. Cyanidin-3-galactoside and other anthocyanins primary bioactives.
How They Measured It
Review of RCTs measuring antioxidant and inflammatory outcomes
Bioactive compounds of Aronia melanocarpa on cardiovascular function in experimental hypertension
Study Type
Cardiovascular animal study
Purpose
Bioactive compounds of Aronia melanocarpa on cardiovascular function in experimental hypertension
Dose
Aronia extract 200mg/kg
Participants
SHR hypertensive rats
Duration
8 weeks
Results
Significantly reduced cardiac oxidative stress, improved NO bioavailability, and inhibited ACE activity. IL-6 and TNF-alpha levels decreased.
How They Measured It
Cardiac function, NO production, oxidative stress, ACE activity
Aronia melanocarpa for diabetic complication prevention
Study Type
Diabetic complication study
Purpose
Aronia melanocarpa for diabetic complication prevention
Dose
50mL aronia juice daily
Participants
44 type 2 diabetic patients
Duration
3 months
Results
Significantly reduced HbA1c and markers of advanced glycation end-products. Antioxidant protection against diabetes-related oxidative damage.
How They Measured It
HbA1c, AGE formation, oxidative stress markers
Aronia anthocyanins on LDL oxidation and endothelial protection
Study Type
Cholesterol and endothelium study
Purpose
Aronia anthocyanins on LDL oxidation and endothelial protection
Dose
Aronia extract
Participants
In vitro endothelial cell study
Duration
N/A
Results
Significantly inhibited LDL oxidation and endothelial activation markers. Anti-atherogenic effects via multiple mechanisms confirmed.
How They Measured It
Oxidised LDL, ICAM-1, VCAM-1, endothelial activation markers
Aronia supplementation on exercise-induced oxidative stress in athletes
Study Type
Sports nutrition trial
Purpose
Aronia supplementation on exercise-induced oxidative stress in athletes
Dose
200mL aronia juice daily
Participants
30 professional athletes
Duration
6 weeks
Results
Significantly reduced exercise-induced oxidative stress and improved recovery. Supports application in sports nutrition for antioxidant protection.
How They Measured It
MDA, GSH, SOD, exercise performance, recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aronia Berry research
There are currently 9 peer-reviewed studies on Aronia Berry (Aronia melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry)), involving 576 total participants. Research covers Blood pressure reduction, Cholesterol management, Antioxidant & anti-inflammatory and 1 more areas. The overall evidence strength is rated as Strong.
The evidence is currently rated as "Strong Evidence". This rating is based on study design quality (randomisation, blinding, placebo controls), sample sizes, study types (4 human studies), and reported outcomes.
Aronia Berry has been researched for: Blood pressure reduction, Cholesterol management, Antioxidant & anti-inflammatory, Metabolic syndrome. Each area has its own body of evidence which you can explore in the study breakdowns above.
Yes, 4 out of 9 studies are human trials. Human trials carry more weight in our evidence scoring system.
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