Aronia Berry
Research reviewed: Up until 03/2026
Aronia Berry (Aronia melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry)) is a dietary supplement with 24 published peer-reviewed studies involving 963 participants, researched for Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular, Metabolic Syndrome & Antioxidant, Clinical trials and 1 more areas.
Evidence at a Glance
Strength is scored by study design, sample size, study type, and outcomes
Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular
ModerateMetabolic Syndrome & Antioxidant
ModerateClinical trials
ModerateSystematic reviews
WeakResearch 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
Clinical trials
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in the impact of an 8-week supplementation with fermented and non-fermented aronia berry pulp on cardiovascular risk factors in individuals with type 2 d
Study Type
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in the impact of an 8-week supplementation with fermented and non-fermented aronia berry pulp on cardiovascular risk factors in individuals with type 2 d
Dose
34 g
Participants
Participants not specified
Duration
Duration not specified
Results
ith the placebo group showing significantly higher increases in total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol than the AE group. Furthermore, we observed an increase in HDL-cholesterol in the FAE group and an increase in triglyceride in the AE group. Thus, we assume that the raisins may have increased the participants' cholesterol levels, with both AE and FAE having the potential to prevent this increase.
How They Measured It
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To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in aronia (chokeberry) fruit extract is a potential candidate for managing metabolic syndrome in elderly patients.
Study Type
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in aronia (chokeberry) fruit extract is a potential candidate for managing metabolic syndrome in elderly patients.
Dose
Aronia Berry (dose not specified)
Participants
Participants not specified
Duration
Duration not specified
Results
Natural products like Aronia ( Aronia melanocarpa ) are promising candidates to manage metabolic abnormalities due to their bioactive compounds. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of daily Aronia fruit extract supplementation on the components of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), cardiovascular health, inflammation, and atherogenic markers in elderly patients.
How They Measured It
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To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in the influence of a polyphenol-rich red berry fruit juice on recovery process and leg strength capacity after six days of intensive endurance exercise
Study Type
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in the influence of a polyphenol-rich red berry fruit juice on recovery process and leg strength capacity after six days of intensive endurance exercise
Dose
Aronia Berry (dose not specified)
Participants
Participants not specified
Duration
Duration not specified
Results
idative stress. Consequently, chokeberry juices and mixed juices with chokeberry content are increasingly used in sports. However, the data are very limited. Therefore, this study investigates the effects of the short-term supplementation of a red fruit juice drink with chokeberry content or a placebo on muscle damage, oxidative status, and leg strength during a six-day intense endurance protocol.
How They Measured It
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To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in interindividual differences in aronia juice tolerability linked to gut microbiome and metabolome changes-secondary analysis of a randomized placebo-co
Study Type
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in interindividual differences in aronia juice tolerability linked to gut microbiome and metabolome changes-secondary analysis of a randomized placebo-co
Dose
Aronia Berry (dose not specified)
Participants
Participants not specified
Duration
Duration not specified
Results
ome in food digestion, we investigated in this secondary analysis of the randomized placebo-controlled parallel intervention study (ClinicalTrials.gov registration: NCT05432362) if aronia juice tolerability was associated with changes in intestinal microbiota and bacterial metabolites, seeking for potential mechanistic insights into the impact on aronia polyphenol tolerance and metabolic outcomes.
How They Measured It
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To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in a red-fleshed apple rich in anthocyanins improves endothelial function, reduces inflammation, and modulates the immune system in hypercholesterolemic
Study Type
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in a red-fleshed apple rich in anthocyanins improves endothelial function, reduces inflammation, and modulates the immune system in hypercholesterolemic
Dose
Aronia Berry (dose not specified)
Participants
Participants not specified
Duration
6 weeks
Results
lipid profile. Three products reduced C1q, C4 and Factor B, and RFA and AI reduced C3. Although both RFA and AI have a similar ACN content, RFA, by a matrix effect, induced more improvements in inflammation, whereas AI improved the lipid profile. Anti-inflammatory protein modulation by proteomic reduction of the complement system and immunoglobulins were verified after WFA, AI and RFA consumption.
How They Measured It
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To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in aronia in the type 2 diabetes treatment regimen.
Study Type
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in aronia in the type 2 diabetes treatment regimen.
Dose
Aronia Berry (dose not specified)
Participants
Participants not specified
Duration
Duration not specified
Results
) and glucagon, oral glucose tolerance tests, and anthropometric measurements. Of 36 randomized participants, 23 completed the trial. Aside from a higher increase in GIP after FAE supplementation compared to after placebo supplementation, aronia extracts had no effect. The increase in GIP levels after FAE supplementation may hold potential benefits, but the overall clinical impact remains unclear.
How They Measured It
See study for outcome measures
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in letter to the editor: comment on "the effects of aronia berry (poly)phenol supplementation on arterial function and the gut microbiome in middle aged
Study Type
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in letter to the editor: comment on "the effects of aronia berry (poly)phenol supplementation on arterial function and the gut microbiome in middle aged
Dose
1.3 billion
Participants
Participants not specified
Duration
17 weeks
Results
st shows the potential beneficial effect of the AKB formulation in a group of patients with dry eye syndrome. This is the first study of a preparation based on natural, standardized extracts of chokeberry, honeysuckle berry, and bilberry. Preliminary studies show an improvement in near visual acuity and conjunctival hydration on the Schirmer test, but this needs to be confirmed in further studies.
How They Measured It
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To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in extract from aronia melanocarpa, lonicera caerulea, and vaccinium myrtillus improves near visual acuity in people with presbyopia.
Study Type
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in extract from aronia melanocarpa, lonicera caerulea, and vaccinium myrtillus improves near visual acuity in people with presbyopia.
Dose
1.3 billion
Participants
Participants not specified
Duration
17 weeks
Results
st shows the potential beneficial effect of the AKB formulation in a group of patients with dry eye syndrome. This is the first study of a preparation based on natural, standardized extracts of chokeberry, honeysuckle berry, and bilberry. Preliminary studies show an improvement in near visual acuity and conjunctival hydration on the Schirmer test, but this needs to be confirmed in further studies.
How They Measured It
See study for outcome measures
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in eight-week supplementation of aronia berry extract promoted the glutathione defence system against acute aerobic exercise-induced oxidative load immed
Study Type
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in eight-week supplementation of aronia berry extract promoted the glutathione defence system against acute aerobic exercise-induced oxidative load immed
Dose
Aronia Berry (dose not specified)
Participants
Participants not specified
Duration
Duration not specified
Results
Food antioxidants have received prompt attention for controlling oxidative stress encountered in daily life. This study aimed to examine the protective effects of Aronia berry extract (ABE) supplementation on acute aerobic exercise (AAE)-induced oxidative stress in healthy subjects.
How They Measured It
See study for outcome measures
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in the effects of aronia berry (poly)phenol supplementation on arterial function and the gut microbiome in middle aged men and women: results from a rand
Study Type
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in the effects of aronia berry (poly)phenol supplementation on arterial function and the gut microbiome in middle aged men and women: results from a rand
Dose
Aronia Berry (dose not specified)
Participants
Participants not specified
Duration
Duration not specified
Results
Berry (poly)phenol consumption has been associated with cardioprotective benefits, however little is known on the role the gut microbiome may play on such health benefits. Our objective was to investigate the effects of aronia berry (poly)phenol consumption on cardiometabolic health and gut microbiome richness and composition in prehypertensive middle-aged men and women.
How They Measured It
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To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in effect of consumption of anthocyanin-rich products on nmr lipoprotein subclasses and biomarkers in hypercholesterolemic subjects: a randomized control
Study Type
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in effect of consumption of anthocyanin-rich products on nmr lipoprotein subclasses and biomarkers in hypercholesterolemic subjects: a randomized control
Dose
Aronia Berry (dose not specified)
Participants
121 participants
Duration
Duration not specified
Results
ificant reductions after RFA treatment. RFA significantly decreased large HDL-P compared to WFA and AI, while medium HDL-P decreased significantly after AI compared to WFA. Anthocyanin-rich products decreased GlycA and alanine and increased acetoacetate versus WFA. WFA and RFA decreased plasma citrate versus AI. Thus, anthocyanin-rich products provided greater protection against CVD risk than WFA.
How They Measured It
See study for outcome measures
Systematic reviews
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in effects of aronia melanocarpa on cardiometabolic diseases: a systematic review of quasi-design studies and randomized controlled trials.
Study Type
Systematic review
Purpose
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in effects of aronia melanocarpa on cardiometabolic diseases: a systematic review of quasi-design studies and randomized controlled trials.
Dose
Aronia Berry (dose not specified)
Participants
Participants not specified
Duration
6 weeks
Results
More long-term high-quality randomized controlled studies are needed to clarify if dietary supplementation with Aronia has beneficial effects on cardiometabolic diseases.
How They Measured It
See study for outcome measures
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in the effects of berry polyphenols on the gut microbiota and blood pressure: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials in humans.
Study Type
Systematic review
Purpose
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in the effects of berry polyphenols on the gut microbiota and blood pressure: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials in humans.
Dose
Aronia Berry (dose not specified)
Participants
Participants not specified
Duration
12 weeks
Results
clear risk of bias. Together the randomized clinical trials showed that berry consumption (Aronia berry, strawberries, raspberries, cloudberries and bilberries) for 8-12 weeks had no significant effect on both blood pressure and the gut microbiota. More randomized clinical trials are needed to determine the effects of berry consumption on the profile of gut microbiota and blood pressure in humans.
How They Measured It
See study for outcome measures
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in impact of a chokeberry (aronia melanocarpa (michx.) elliott) supplementation on cardiometabolic outcomes: a critical systematic review and meta-analys
Study Type
Systematic review and meta-analysis
Purpose
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in impact of a chokeberry (aronia melanocarpa (michx.) elliott) supplementation on cardiometabolic outcomes: a critical systematic review and meta-analys
Dose
200 mg
Participants
666 participants
Duration
2 weeks
Results
: Chokeberry supplementation did not significantly improve cardiometabolic outcomes in the general adult population. Limited evidence is given for potential lipid-lowering and blood pressure effects in specific subgroups. However, a high risk of bias accompanies these results. More robust RCTs with standardized interventions and dietary assessments are needed.
How They Measured It
See study for outcome measures
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in the effect of black chokeberry (aronia melanocarpa) on human inflammation biomarkers and antioxidant enzymes: a systematic review of randomized contro
Study Type
Systematic review
Purpose
To investigate the effects of Aronia Berry in the effect of black chokeberry (aronia melanocarpa) on human inflammation biomarkers and antioxidant enzymes: a systematic review of randomized contro
Dose
Aronia Berry (dose not specified)
Participants
Participants not specified
Duration
Duration not specified
Results
Consuming antioxidant-rich foods has been associated with potential benefits in managing chronic diseases by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.
How They Measured It
See study for outcome measures
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aronia Berry research
There are currently 24 peer-reviewed studies on Aronia Berry (Aronia melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry)), involving 963 total participants. Research covers Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular, Metabolic Syndrome & Antioxidant, Clinical trials 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 (15 human studies), and reported outcomes.
Aronia Berry has been researched for: Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular, Metabolic Syndrome & Antioxidant, Clinical trials, Systematic reviews. Each area has its own body of evidence which you can explore in the study breakdowns above.
Yes, 15 out of 24 studies are human trials. Human trials carry more weight in our evidence scoring system.
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